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      Shannon M. Popovich Image

      Shannon M. Popovich, M.D.

      Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine

      Featured Articles

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      Present Title & Affiliation

      Primary Appointment

      Professor, Department of Anesthesiology & PeriOperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

      Clinical Medical Director, Perioperative Evaluation and Management Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      POEM APP Manager, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      Associate Professor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      Education & Training

      Degree-Granting Education

      2000University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston School of Medicine, Galveston, Texas, US, MD
      1996University of Texas, Austin, Texas, US, BA in Biology

      Postgraduate Training

      2021-2022LEADing Teams Core, LEADing Teams Core, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      2020-2021LEADing Others Course, LEADing Others, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      2017-2018Heart of Leadership Course, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      2017-2017LEAN Training, Applying LEAN Concepts to Healthcare Processes, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      2017-2017SMRT Advanced MRI Safety Training for MRI Healthcare Professionals Level 2, The Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists, Concord, California
      2017-2017Clinical Safety & Effectiveness Course, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      2000-2004Clinical Residency, UTMB Galveston, Galveston, Texas

      Licenses & Certifications

      2023Arizona State Medical License
      2023Mississippi State Medical License
      2023Tennessee State Medical License
      2023Georgia State Medical License
      2023Louisiana State Medical License
      2023Oklahoma State Medical License
      2023Alabama State Medical License
      2022Washington State Medical License
      2022Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
      2022Pediatric Advanced Life Support
      2022PALS
      2022ACLS
      2022Basic Life Support
      2021Drug Enforcement Administration
      2017American Board of Medical Quality
      2008American Board of Anesthesiologists
      2003Texas State Medical License

      Experience & Service

      Faculty Academic Appointments

      Not specified, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2008 - 2017

      Not specified, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2004 - 2008

      Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities

      Clinical Medical Director, Perioperative Evaluation and Management Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2020 - Present

      POEM APP Manager, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2019 - Present

      Associate Medical Director Perioperative Evaluation and Management Center, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2018 - 2020

      Anesthesia Director Proton Therapy Center, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2016 - 2020

      Anesthesia Team Lead for Proton & Radiation Therapy, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2015 - 2020

      Other Professional Positions

      Focus Group Lead for OR Staffing, Department of Anesthesiology, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2018

      Co-Chair, Adult/ Pediatric Distraction Team for Diagnostic Imaging, Houston, TX, 2016 - 2017

      Co-Chair, Department of Anesthesiology Clinical Task Force, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2015

      Steering Committee, Goose Creek Consolidated School District, Baytown, TX, 2013 - 2015

      Member, Anesthesia Policies and Procedures Committee, Houston, TX, 2011 - 2018

      Member, Proton Anesthesia Committee, Houston, TX, 2011 - 2018

      Extramural Institutional Committee Activities

      Member, Difficult Airway Access Improvements in OpTime, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present

      Member, Pre-Surgical Type & Screen Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present

      Member, Steroid Prescribing Practice Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present

      Member, Glycemic Management Policy Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present

      Member, SGLT2 inhibitor Consensus Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present

      Member, Pregnancy Assessment Workgroup, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present

      Member, Periprocedural Management of Anticoagulant Algorithm Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present

      Member, Ambulatory Leadership QAPI Council, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present

      Member, High Risk Diabetes Mellitus Patients having Outpatient Procedures, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present

      Member, SUGAR Initiative Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present

      Member, Insulin Pump Process Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present

      Member, Pediatric Division of Surgery QI Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present

      Honors & Awards

      2022Excellence in Safety Award for the Innovation in Safety October 2022, MD Anderson Cancer Center
      2015Employee of the Month - July, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
      1996Phi Beta Kappa
      1995 - 1996University of Texas Alumni Scholarship
      1993 - 1996Dean's Scholars Honors Program, College of Natural Sciences
      1992 - 1996Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
      1992 - 1996Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
      1992 - 1996Golden Key National Honor Society
      1992 - 1996Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
      1992 - 1993Fluor Daniel Scholarship
      1992 - 1993Society of Professional Women in Business Scholarship

      Professional Memberships

      Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement

      2018 - Present

      Physician Organization of Women

      2014 - Present

      Society for Pediatric Anesthesia

      2012 - Present

      Texas Society of Anesthesiologists

      2000 - Present

      American Society of Anesthesiologists

      2000 - Present

      American Medical Association

      1996 - Present

      Texas Medical Association

      1996 - Present

      American Medical Women's Association

      1996 - Present

      Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society

      1996 - 1998

      Selected Presentations & Talks

      Local Presentations

      1. 2024. Anesthesiology & Physiological Implications to consider. Invited. General Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
      2. 2018. Pediatric Anesthesia Considerations for Proton Therapy. Conference. Pediatric Anesthesia Considerations for Proton Therapy. Houston, TX, US.
      3. 2016. Anesthesia for Proton Radiotherapy: A guide for Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians. Conference. Anesthesia for Proton Radiotherapy: A guide for Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians. Houston, TX, US.
      4. 2016. Anesthesia for Radiotherapy & Proton Radiotherapy. Conference. Anesthesia for Radiotherapy & Proton Radiotherapy. Houston, TX, US.

      Regional Presentations

      1. 2023. Managing Perioperative Bridging of Anticoagulants in High-Risk Patients: What, When, and How?. Conference. Texas Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting. Round Rock, Texas, US.
      2. 2014. Anesthesia for Proton Therapy. Conference. Anesthesia for Proton Therapy. Cedar Creek, TX, US.

      National Presentations

      1. 2024. Preoperative Management of the Oncology Patient: What is different?. Invited. American Society of Enhanced Recovery and PeriOperative Medicine, US.
      2. 2024. Preoperative Management of the Oncology Patient: What is different?. Invited. American Society of Enhanced Recovery and PeriOperative Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      3. 2022. Electronic Health Record Used to Enhance Communication of Patient Difficult Airway Potential for Perioperative Care Teams. Conference. Electronic Health Record Used to Enhance Communication of Patient Difficult Airway Potential for Perioperative Care Teams. New Orleans, LA, US.
      4. 2022. The use of the Electronic Health Record to enhance communication of patient difficult airway potential for perioperative care teams. Conference. The use of the Electronic Health Record to enhance communication of patient difficult airway potential for perioperative care teams. Tucson, AZ, US.
      5. 2019. Evolution of Perioperatve Care at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center: Collaboration between Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology to form an Integrated Practice Unit and Quantify the benefits to the Perioperative Patient Experience. Conference. Evolution of Perioperatve Care at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center: Collaboration between Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology to form an Integrated Practice Unit and Quantify the benefits to the Perioperative Patient Experience. Orlando, FL, US.
      6. 2012. Anesthesia for Pediatric Proton Therapy Patients: An International Survey. Conference. Anesthesia for Pediatric Proton Therapy Patients: An International Survey. Washington, DC, US.

      International Presentations

      1. 2023. Technology used to enhance mediation awareness/ visibility in electronic health record: multi-disciplinary collaboration and impact on perioperative procedural patient safety. Conference. American Society of Clinical Oncology. Boston, US.
      2. 2023. Leveraging Technology to Enhance Medication Awareness in Electronic Health Record: Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration & Impact on Perioperative Procedural Patient Safety. Conference. Intitute for Scientific and Engineering Research (ISER). Jerusalem, IL.
      3. 2022. Use of the Electronic Health Record Improves Communication of Patient's Difficult Airway Potential to Perioperative Care Teams. Invited. European Airway Management Congress. Antalya, TR.
      4. 2021. Perioperative Evaluation and Management Center: A Patient Experience. Invited. CORE Services. Bogota, CO.
      5. 2020. Implementation of Telemedicine Anesthesia Assessments for Preoperative Oncology Patients. Conference. Global Academic Programs (GAP), AU.
      6. 2020. Introduction of Telemedicine Assessments for Preoperative Oncology Patients. Invited. Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine. London, GB.
      7. 2015. Sudden Onset of Neck Swelling In A Patient With Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma. Conference. World Airway Management Meeting. Dublin, IE.
      8. 2015. An International Pilot Survey of Anesthesia Practices during Proton Radiotherapy. Conference. Harvard Department of Anesthesiology. Cancun, MX.
      9. 2012. Anesthesia for Pediatric Proton Therapy Patients: An International Survey. Conference. International Assembly for Pediatric Anesthesia, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia. Washington, US.

      Formal Peers

      1. 2022. The Role of the APP in POEM and Perioperative Preparation and Anesthesia. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      2. 2022. Anesthesiology: Optimization & Problematic Premeds. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      3. 2022. Perioperative Evaluation and Management of the Oncology Patient. Invited. Los Angeles, CA, US.
      4. 2020. POEM and Problematic Premeds. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      5. 2016. Pediatric Anesthesia in Remote Locations. Invited. Panama City, Republic of Panama, PA.
      6. 2016. Anesthesia for Pediatric Line Placement. Invited. Panama City, Republic of Panama, PA.
      7. 2013. ABC's of Anesthesia. Invited. Baytown, TX, US.
      8. 2010. Hepatobiliary Physiology & Anesthesia. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      9. 2009. Hepatobiliary Surgery & Anesthesia. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      10. 2008. Hepatobiliary Physiology & Anesthesia. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
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      Grant & Contract Support

      Date: 2022 - Present
      Title:Preoperative index of surgical complications in patients with cancer
      Funding Source:Atidia Health
      Role:CO-I
      ID:LS2022-00061303-LK
      Date: 2019 - Present
      Title:An investigation into Postoperative Chronic Opioid Use & its Association with other Clinical Factors in patients with Head & Neck Cancer
      Funding Source:Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Medicine
      Role:PI

      Selected Publications

      Peer-Reviewed Articles

      1. Taylor, JS, Fellman, B, Cain, K, Iniesta-Donate, M, Earles, T, Harris, M, James, DA, Siebel, C, Lasala, J, Mena, GE, Raty, S, Popovich, SM, Vu, KD, Thosani, S, Best, CJ, Schmeler, KM, Ramirez, PT, Meyer, LA. Glycemic control to improve post-operative outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer 35(1), 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39878292.
      2. Taylor, JS, Fellman, B, Raty, S, Lasala, J, Iniesta, MD, Cain, K, Horner, AA, Bruno, M, Folloder, J, Knippel, SL, Khanh, V, Popovich, SM, Katz, MH, Best, CJ, Thosani, S. Detection and Management of Perioperative Hyperglycemia at a Tertiary Cancer Center. Annals of surgical oncology 31(5):3017-3023, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38347330.
      3. Soones, T, Guo, A, Foreman, J, Leung, CH, Lin, Y, Popovich, SM, Sahai, SK, Hwang, JP. Preoperative internal medicine evaluation is associated with a reduction in 30-Day postoperative mortality risk in patients with cancer. Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management 26, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
      4. Soones T, Gao A, Foreman JT, Leung CH, Lin HY, Popovich S, Sahai SK, Hwang J. Preoperative internal medicine evaluation is associated with a reduction in 30-day postoperative mortality in patients with cancer. Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management 26, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 100240.
      5. Owusu-Agyemang P, Hayes-Jordan A, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Zavala AM, Kapoor R, Popovich SM, Rebello E, Feng L, Cata JP. Assessing the Survival Impact of Perioperative Opioid Consumption in Children and Adolescents undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. Pediatric Anesthesia 27(6):648-656, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28419679.
      6. Van Meter A, Zavala A, Williams U, Tsai J, Shah A, Popovich S, Kapoor R, Bryant S, Owusu-Agyemang P. Cutaneous Mastocytosis? Have the Epinephrine Ready!. Society for Pediatric Anesthesiology, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      7. Owusu-Agyemang P, Popovich SM, Zavala AM, Grosshans DR, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Holmes AA, Arunkumar R, Rebello E, McAleer MF, Porche V, Mahajan A. A multi-institutional pilot survey of anesthesia practices during proton radiation therapy. Pract Radiat Oncol 6(3):155-159, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26725965.
      8. Owusu-Agyemang P, Grosshans D, Arunkumar R, Rebello E, Popovich S, Zavala A, Williams C, Ruiz J, Hernandez M, Mahajan A, Porche V. Non-invasive anesthesia for children undergoing proton radiation therapy. Radiotherapy Oncology 111(1):30-4, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24560754.

      Review Articles

      1. Popovich, SM, Vetter, TR. Preoperative Management of the Adult Oncology Patient. Anesthesiology Clinics 42(1):145-158, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 38278586.

      Professional Educational Materials

      1. Arunkumar R, Popovich S, Speer B, Williams U, Hagberg C. Advanced Airway Management, Instrumentation & Techniques. Dannemiller, 2018.

      Other Articles

      1. Zavala A, Van Meter A, Williams U, Ifeanyi I, Hagan K, Popovich S, Rodriguez-Buritica D, Saavedra H, Tsai J, Konda P, Owusu-Agyemang P Perioperative Management of a child with Von Gierke Disease. Open Journal of Clinical and Medical Case Reports 2(14).
      2. Owusu-Agyemang P, Williams U, Van Meter A, Popovich S, Cowles C, Holmes A, Grasu R, Casarez V, Arunkumar R, Porche V, Zavala A Multiple Anesthetics for Proton Radiotherapy in a Child with Costello Syndrome. Open Journal of Clinical & Medical Case Reports 1(9), 2015.

      Abstracts

      1. Idowu T, Owusu-Agyemang P, Tsai J, Kapoor R, Van Meter A, Williams U, Porche V, Popovich S, Heir JS, Zavala A. Survey Of Anesthesia, Sedation, And Non-sedation Practices For Children Undergoing Repetitive Cranial Or Craniospinal Radiotherapy. Anesthesiology Annual Meeting 2022 Syllabus, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
      2. Taylor JS, Raty S, Khanh V, Katz M, Best C, Thosani S. Surgical Universal euGlycemic Attainment during Recovery (SUGAR) Initiative: Sweet Results Through Standardization. American College of Surgeons Quality and Safety Conference Syllabus, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      3. Taylor JS, Raty S, Lasala J, Iniesta-Donate M, Cain K, Horner A, Bruno M, Folloder J, Knippel S, Khanh V, Popovich S, Katz M, Best C, Thosani S. Surgical Universal euGlycemic Attainment during Recovery (SUGAR Initiative): Sweet Results through Standardization. Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Patient Safety Congress, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      4. Tsai J, Wong J, Moon T, Vachhani S, Zavala A, Popovich S, Idowu T, Owusu-Agyemang P, Williams U, Kapoor R. Successful Anterior Mediastinal Mass Resection in a Spontaneously Breathing Pediatric Patient. 17th WFSA World Congress of Anesthesiologists, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      5. Popovich S, Andrabi T, French K, Dangler L. Implementation of Telemedicine Anesthesia Assessments for Preoperative Oncology Patients. GAP Conference Program, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      6. Koyyalagunta L, Novy D, Lewis C, Popovich S, Popat K, Feng L, French K, Zheng, G, Syed T, Hagberg C. Investigation of Postoperative Opioid Use and Symptom Burden in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. ASA 2020, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      7. Koyyalagunta L, Popovich S, Novy D, Popat K, French K, Zheng, G, Lewis C, Syed T, Feng L, Hagberg C. Investigation of Postoperative Opioid Use And Symptom Burden in Patients With Head And Neck Cancer. American Society of Anesthesiologists 2020 Annual Meeting, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      8. Popovich S, Andrabi T, French K, Dangler L. Introduction of Telemedicine Assessments for Preoperative Oncology Patients. EBPOM 2020, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      9. French K, Popovich S, Andrabi T. AMIA 2020 Clinical Informatics Conference entitled, "Leveraging Technology and Standardization of Patient Flow Process in a Perioperative Clinic at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center: Measuring the Value Using Time Driven Activity Based Costing (TDABC). AMIA 2020 Clinical Informatics Conference, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      10. Arnold B, Tan J, Hancher-Hodges S, Burnett T, Syed TA, Rice J, Andrabi T, Popovich S, French KE, Hernandez M, Hagberg C. SuperNo2VA and General Anesthesia Postoperative Care. WAMM 2019, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      11. French A, Sahai S, Andrabi T, Recinos I, Parikh M, Popovich S. Evolution of Perioperative Care at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center: Collaboration between Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology to form an Integrated Practice Unit and Quantify the benefits to the Perioperative Patient Experience. SPAQI 14th Annual Summit 2019, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      12. Ngo-Huang A, Fontillas R, Gupta E, Sahai, SK, Popovich S, Andrabi T, French KE. Implementing prehabilitation as part of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) efforts at a comprehensive cancer center: A team-based approach. ASCO Quality Care Symposium, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      13. French K, Andrabi T, Popovich S, Speer, B Bryce B, Recinos, I. Advance Electronic Screening of Cancer Patients Leveraging a New EHR Increases Efficiency of Care Delivery, Driving Clinical Care Pathways in a Perioperative Anesthesia Assessment Center (PAAC) at MD Anderson. ASCO Quality Symposium 2018, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      14. Popovich S, Speer B, French K. STOP-Bang questionnaire used in preoperative assessment of surgical oncology patients to assess risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Japanese society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      15. Owusu-Agyemang P, Williams U, Van Meter A, Zavala A, Kapoor R, Popovich S, Shah A. Intubation for large thyroid masses. Do we need an Awake Fiberoptic?. Post Graduate Assembly in Anesthesiology, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      16. Speer B, Popovich S, Hancher-Hodges S, Popat K, French K. A Case Report: Lidocaine Toxicity following tumescent administration for fat grafting treated with intravenous lipid emulsion 20% in PACU. 2017 American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 16th Annual Pain Meeting, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      17. Speer B, French K, DeHaan JB, Popovich, S. Bilateral, Continuous Quadratus Lumborum Catheters as a Rescue Intervention for Abdominal Pain after Failed Thoracic Epidural. 2017 American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 16th Annual Pain Meeting, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      18. Speer BB, Lasala J, Hancher-Hodges S, Popovich S, Tsai J, Hagberg C. Case Report: Intraoral Sarcomatoid Carcinoma- A Complicated airway secured with a simple technique. Society for Airway Management 20th Annual Scientific Meeting Syllabus, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      19. Speer BB, Popovich SM, Tsai J, Hancher-Hodges S, Lasala J. Case Report: Intraoral Sarcomatoid Carcinoma- A Complicated airway secured with a simple technique. Society for Airway Management Meeting Syllabus Newport, CA, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      20. Owusu-Agyemang P, Williams U, Van Meter A, Zavala A, Rebello E, Popovich S, Feng L, Hayes-Jordan A, Cata J. Investigating the Association between Perioperative Blood Transfusions and Outcomes in Children Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. 8th ESPA European Congress on Pediatric Anesthesia Syllabus, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      21. Owusu-Agyemang P, Van Meter A, Popovich S, Williams U, Zavala A, Feng L, Bennett J, Zhang W, Rebello E, Hayes-Jordan A, Cata J. Investigating the Association between Perioperative Blood Transfusions and Outcomes in Children Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. European Society for Pediatric Anesthesiology Annual Congress, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      22. Mahajan A, Weinberg J, Guha N, Popovich S, Herzog C, Khatua S, Luo D, McAleer MF. Institutional Experience of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Pediatric Patients. Leksell Gamma Knife Society Meeting Syllabus, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      23. Mahajan A, Weinberg J, Guha N, Popovich S, Herzog C, Khatua S, Luo D, McAleer MF. Institutional Experience of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Pediatric Patients. International Gamma Knife Society Meeting Syllabus Amsterdam, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      24. Popovich SM. Sudden Onset of Neck Swelling in a Patient with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. World Airway Management Meeting Syllabus, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      25. Popovich SM, Owusu-Agyemang P. An International Pilot Survey of Anesthesia Practices during Proton Radiotherapy. Harvard Medical School Pediatric Sedation Outside of the Operating Room Syllabus, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      26. Popovich SM. Anesthesia for Pediatric Proton Therapy Patients: An International Survey. Society for Pediatric Anesthesia International Assembly for Pediatric Anesthesia Syllabus 1, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
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      1. Kapoor, R, Popovich, SM. Preoperative Assessment of the Pediatric Patient With Cancer, 498-504, 2023.
      2. Kapoor R, Popovich S. Preoperative Assessment and Optimization of the Pediatric Patient with Cancer. In: Perioperative Care of the Cancer Patient: A Comprehensive Review. 1. Elsevier, 2022.
      3. Nguyen LT, Popovich SM. Preoperative Assessment and Optimization of the Cancer Patient for Onco-Surgery. In: Textbook of Onco-Anesthesiology. Springer Nature, 2019.
      4. Popovich, SM. Endoscopic sinus surgery. In: 5-Minute Anesthesia Consult. Wolters Kluwer Health Adis, 2012.
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