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David Metro, MD, Anesthesiology, Pittsburgh, PA

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Anesthesiology Pittsburgh, PA

Perioperative Care

Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Senior Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs Senior Vice Chair for Education UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

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  • Office

    200 Lothrop St
    Ste 200
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Phone+1 412-648-6955
    Fax+1 412-647-4486

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Anesthesiology, 1995 - 1998
  • UPMC Medical Education (Mercy)
    UPMC Medical Education (Mercy)Internship, Transitional Year, 1994 - 1995
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1994
  • University of Pittsburgh
    University of PittsburghB.S., Major: Biology; Minor: Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 1986 - 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • Anesthesiology
    American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 3rd Place Innovative Curriculum Abstract (mentored resident project) Society for Education in Anesthesia, 2016
  • 1st place Research in Education Award Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology, 2015
  • 1st Place Oral Abstract, GME Leadership conference UPMC, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Low-Fidelity Haptic Simulation Versus Mental Imagery Training for Epidural Anesthesia Technical Achievement in Novice Anesthesiology Residents: A Randomized Comparativ...  
    Lim, Grace MD; Krohner, Robert G. DO; Metro, David G. MD; Rosario, Bedda L. PhD; Jeong, Jong-Hyeon PhD; Sakai, Tetsuro MD, PhD, Anesth Analg, 1/1/2016
  • Residents and Fellows Evaluate Patient Safety Culture Favorably  
    Bump G, Coots N, Liberi CA, Minnier T, Phrampus P, Gosman G, Metro D, McCausland j, Patel R, Buchert A, Academic Med, 1/1/2016
  • A First Look at the ACGME Milestones: Implementation of Self-Evaluation in a Large Residency Program  
    Ross FJ, Metro DG, Beaman ST, Cain JG, Dowdy MM, Apfel A, Joeng JH, Ibinson JW, Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Systemically Integrated Point of Care Ultrasound Anesthesiology Curriculum for Resident Trainees.
    Schott, NP, Metro DG, Subramaniam K, Phillips D, Gierl B, Boisen M, J Educ Periop Med, 1/1/2016
  • Implementation of a Cognitive Aid During Orientation (CADO) Improves Resident Satisfaction and Knowledge of Patient Safety Protocols.
    Howson C, Springer D, Metro D, Ibinson J, Krohner R, J Educ Periop Med, 1/1/2016
  • Anesthesiology Professional Practice Rotation for Clinical Base Year Interns.
    Sakai T, Beaman ST, Vogt KM, Ibinson JW, Metro DG, J Educ Periop Med, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Integrated Clinical Subspecialty and Research Training in Anesthesiology: Academic Anesthesiology Scholar Track (AAST) 
    Baltimore, MD - 1/1/2016
  • Basic Airway Management 
    1/1/2016
  • What You Need to Know about Money 
    1/1/2016
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