NEWSLETTER SCOPE
February Edition
The Anesthesiology Interest Group at Charles R. Drew University College of Medicine
WELCOME TO AIG THE
PAST EVENTS
�� Ultrasound & Procedural Skills Workshops
Our workshops aim to provide hands-on training in a supportive setting Past ultrasound sessions covered cardiovascular techniques, while Procedural Skills workshops focused on aseptic techniques, IV placement, and airway management
�� Journal Clubs
We have hosted four journal club sessions covering several
club sessions covering several topics including reversal agents, epidural techniques, nerve blocks, patient safety, and applications of artificial intelligence in anesthesia Sessions have been virtual but will be soon held in person
�� Q&A with Dr. DeSean Thom
Dr Thom from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center discussed his path into anesthesia and shared his views on how medical school and residency applications have evolved over the years
This debut edition of our monthly newsletter summarizes all that the CDU Anesthesiology Interest Group (AIG) has accomplished since our founding Our mission is to advance understanding, exposure, and representation in anesthesiology while providing hands-on learning experiences for students at CDU
�� Intro To Anesthesiology Presentation at King-Drew Magnet High School
AIG medical students held a workshop for students at King-Drew Magnet High School school
presenting an intro to anesthesiology (above) and its procedures, followed by a Q&A panel and group discussions on SMART goals Dr Ogunyemi, (below) whose h h the DOF ade this
foundation made this event possible
In the 1960s, anesthesiologist Dr Peter Safar, founded Freedom House Ambulance, the first paramedic service in the United States This service not only transformed emergency medicine but also provided training and employment opportunities for African American men, who staffed the ambulances Dr Safar’s work at Freedom House laid the foundation for what became America’s modern Emergency Medical System (EMS) John Moon, a longtime EMT, now preserves Freedom House’s legacy and mentors future responders in Pittsburgh
MedicalDirectorDr PeterSafar(left)andformer PittsburghAssistantChiefofEMSJohnMoon(right)