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Office
101 Manning Dr
Rm 1107G
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Phone+1 919-966-1072Fax+1 919-843-6949
Summary
- Dr. Susan Martinelli is a Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill where she is a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and the Core Residency Program Director. One of her research interests is innovative approaches to graduate medical education, such as the flipped classroom. Additionally, she has developed programs that utilize family and friends to improve the well-being of healthcare providers, including medical students, residents, and attending physicians. She has received grant support from the AAMC, AMA, and FAER for her research efforts. The findings from her research have led to over 30 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals such as Anesthesiology and Anesthesia and Analgesia. In 2019 she was recognized as one of the initial recipients of the Distinguished Educator in Anesthesiology Award from the American Society of Anesthesiologists and Society for Education in Anesthesia.
Education & Training
- Duke University HospitalFellowship, Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, 2007 - 2008
- University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Anesthesiology, 2003 - 2007
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 2003
- The University of WisconsinB.S., Molecular Biology, 1995 - 1999
Certifications & Licensure
- NC State Medical License 2003 - 2025
- American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
- National Board of EchocardiographyCertification of Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Scientific Research Abstract Society for Education in Anesthesiology, 2016
- Chairman's Award for Outstanding Scholarship 2014
- Best Abstract Curriculum Category Society for Education in Anesthesia Oral Presentation, 2014
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- In response to 'Educating the next generation: unprofessionalism in anesthesiology residency programs'.Fei Chen, Samuel T Belgique, Susan M Martinelli
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 2024-11-01 - 5 citationsUnprofessionalism in anesthesiology: A qualitative study on classifying unprofessional behavior in anesthesiology residency education.Fei Chen, Samuel T Belgique, Courtney Canter, Christy K Boscardin, Chelsea Willie
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 2024-08-01 - In response to "Counting episodes of poor-quality faculty anesthesiologists' supervision and anesthesia residents' work habits among reported vignettes of insufficient...Fei Chen, Susan M Martinelli
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 2024-08-01
Journal Articles
- Anesthetic management of a patient with situs inversus for bilateral orthotopic lung transplantationTeeter EG, Barrick BP, Kumar PA, Haithcock B, Karenz D, Martinelli SM, J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth, 1/13/2016
- The association of anti-platelet factor 4/heparin antibodies with early and delayed thromboembolism after cardiac surgeryWelsby IJ, Krakow EF, Heit JA, Williams EC, Arepally GM, Bar-Yosef S, Kong DF, Martinelli S, Dhakal I, Liu WW, Krischer J, Ortel TL; Rare Thrombotic Disorders Consortium, J Thromb Haemost, 1/7/2016
- Standardized mixed-fidelity simulation for ACGME milestones competency assessment and objective structured clinical exam preparation.Isaak R, Chen F, Hobbs, G, Martinelli SM, Stiegler M, Arora H, Med Sci Educ
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Use of TEE via Facetime to aid in the diagnosis of refractory hypotension during robotic cholecystectomy.Willie CA, Qualls T, Martinelli SM, Kolarczyk LM, Redmon BF, American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2016
- The predictive value of pre-recruitment academic achievement on resident performance in anesthesiology.Chen F, Arora H, Martinelli S, Mayer D, Passannante A, Smith K, Society for Education in Anesthesia Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 1/1/2016
- Faculty and resident perceptions of anesthesiology milestones: do we share a similar mental model of milestones achievement?Fragneto R, DiLorenzo A, Mitchell J, Martinelli S, McEvoy M, Moran K, Stier G, Gallagher C, Burden A, Bowe E, Schell R, Association of University Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2016
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Lectures
- Rescue TEE in the Non-Cardiac RoomChicago, IL - 1/23/2016
- The Development of a Departmental Wellness Committee in and Academic Anesthesiology DepartmentBoston, MA - 1/19/2016
- Going Beyond "Great Job": Giving and Receiving FeedbackUniversity of North Carolina - 1/30/2014
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Other
- Don’t Fall in the (Generation) Gap!—A Workshop Addressing Generational Differences in Medical TrainingMartinelli S, Bass C, Zakrajsek T, Mayer D, MedEdPORTAL
1/1/2015 - Don't Fall in the (Generation) Gap!-A Workshop Addressing Generational Differences in Medical Training.Martinelli S, Bass C, Zakrajsek T, Mayer D, MedEdPORTAL Publications
1/1/2015 - Curriculum Highlight. A team approach to practice-based learning.Judd B, Martinelli SM, Arora H, Anesthesia Education, Vol 33:2
1/1/2014
Press Mentions
- Five-Year Review of Jan Busby-Whitehead, MD and the Center for Aging and HealthSeptember 1st, 2021
- AMA Features the UNC Anesthesiology Department Family Day InitiativeApril 27th, 2019
Grant Support
- Implementing and Validating a Technology-based Cognitive Aid for Feedback in Line with ACGME Milestone Competencies in AnesthesiologyKathleen Rao Educational Scholarship University of North Carolina School of Medicine Academy of Educators2016–2017
- Flipped Classroom Preferred Over Traditional Classroom in Resident Education.Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research: Research in Education Grant2014–2016
Committees
- member, Advisory Group on Physician Health and Well Being American Society of Anesthesiologists 2015 - Present
- member, Study Group on Anesthesia Medical Education 2014 - Present
- member, Committee on Residency Curriculum Society for Education in Anesthesia 2011 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Society for Education in AnesthesiaMember
- Society of Cardiovascular AnesthesiologistsMember
- North Carolina Society of AnesthesiologsitsMember
- International Anesthesia Research SocietyMember
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