FAER Congratulates PRACTICE MANAGEMENT™ 2021 Poster Award Winners

February 5, 2021

The Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) sponsored poster video presentations and awards during the virtual PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 2021 Conference, held from January 29 - 31, 2021. These poster videos were available in PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 2021’s virtual environment, accessible through FAER’s Poster Sessions link in the ASA Related Organizations section.

FAER provided first, second, and third place prizes for posters related to health services and advancing the practice of anesthesia. The posters were evaluated based on two criteria: recognizing outstanding evidence-based research in the field and supporting scientific discovery and knowledge application in all aspects of the practice, with the unifying goal of medical advancement.

First Place: Awarded $1,000
Chao Ji, BS, Emory School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Timing and Redosing of Prophylactic Antibiotics in the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections

Second Place: Awarded $500
Sheri Wang, MD, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Operating Room Utilization and Anesthesia Group Productivity in Academic Medical Centers, Community Hospitals, Pediatric Hospitals, and Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Third Place: Awarded $250
Gisella Pere, MD, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
Simplification of Standard Controlled Substance Bag Leading to Reduced Charting Discrepancies

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Ji and Drs. Wang and Pere for their achievement. Along with congratulating our poster winners, FAER would also like to thank the members of the 2021 Award Selection Committee for dedicating their time to review and judge this year’s poster submissions.

The Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER)
FAER is a related organization of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). For over 30 years, FAER has been dedicated to developing the next generation of physician-scientists in anesthesiology. Charitable contributions and support to FAER help fuel the future of anesthesiology through scientific discovery. Funding priorities include: Research, Education, and Training. FAER has awarded over $47 million in research grants and programs since 1986. To donate to FAER, visit FAER.org/donate.