Christina Le-Short
Department of Pain Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Pain Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Fellowship Program Director, Department of Pain Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2011 | Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA, MD, Medical Doctorate |
| 2007 | Newcomb College, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA, BS, Anthropology |
Postgraduate Training
| 2015-2016 | Clinical Fellowship, Pain Medicine, University of Texas/ MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
| 2014-2015 | Chief Resident, University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL |
| 2011-2015 | Clinical Residency, Anesthesiology, University of Miami Hospital / Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL |
Board Certifications
| 2016 | American Board of Anesthesiology |
Experience & Service
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Communications Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - Present
Program Evaluation Committee, Department of Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2015 - Present
Clinical Competency Committee, Department of Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2015 - Present
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Enhanced Recovery for Spine Surgery, Multidisciplinary Committee Cancer Pain, Houston, TX, 2018 - Present
Associate Quality Improvement Officer, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - Present
Rise and Recover Project Committee: Enhanced Recovery in Medical Oncology, Multidisciplinary Committee, Houston, TX, 2017 - Present
Early Career Committee, Cancer Pain Consortium, Houston, TX, 2017 - Present
Institutional Committee Activities
Chair for Special Projects, ACGME Career Sustainability/Wellness Committee, 2017 - Present
Pain Fellowship Director, Graduate Medical Education (GME), 2017 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2013 | Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research Resident Scholar Program, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital |
| 2011 | Gavel Award for Exemplary Leadership- Annual Award, Tulane University School of Medicine |
| 2010 | Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society, Tulane University School of Medicine |
| 2010 | Morton A. Aldrich Fellow Scholarship, Tulane University Freeman School of Business |
| 2005 | Creative Premedical Scholars Program, Tulane University School of Medicine |
| 2003 | Distinguished Scholar Award, Newcomb College, Tulane University |
| 2003 | Taylor Opportunity Program for Students, Newcomb College, Tulane University |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Chakraborti C, Le C, Yanofsky A. Sensitivity of superficial cultures in lower extremity wounds. J Hosp Med 5(7):415-420, 2010. PMID: 20845440.
- Thakur,S; Huh,BK; Le,C; Yanofsky,A. Safety and comparative efficacy of ultrasound vs. fluoroscopically guided stellate ganglion block: A retrospective cohort analysis and focused review of the literature. Interventional Pain Management Reports.
Abstracts
- Javed, S; Le-Short, C;. Medically challenging cases. IT pump management during pregnancy, 2017.
Grant & Contract Support
| Title: | Comparing the effectiveness of stellate ganglion block on pain scores using ultrasound vs fluoroscopy guidance |
| Funding Source: | UTMDA, Department of Pain Medicine |
| Role: | Investigator |
| Title: | Exploring stimulation parameters in peripheral nerve field stimulators |
| Funding Source: | University of Miami, Department of Anesthesiology |
| Role: | Investigator |
| Title: | Implementing protective lung ventilation strategies in the operating room using technology and education |
| Funding Source: | University of Miami, Department of Anesthesiology |
| Role: | Investigator |
| Title: | Anesthesia providers’ rate of compliance with written guidelines governing syringe labeling in the operating room of an academic medical center |
| Funding Source: | Tulane University |
| Role: | Assistant |