Latest CPM News
Dr. Heather Lander Highlighted in ASA Monitor
Monday, May 11, 2026
ASA Monitor highlighted Dr. Heather Lander in the May issue, bringing national recognition to the outstanding perioperative optimization work being done by the Center for Perioperative Medicine team.
Center for Perioperative Medicine Well Represented at SPAQI Annual Meeting
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Center for Perioperative Medicine had a strong presence at the recent Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (SPAQI) Annual Meeting. A total of 14 multidisciplinary team members from the URMC Department of Anesthesiology attended and contributed across the program through numerous posters, keynote sessions, PBLDs, and breakout discussions, demonstrating the depth of perioperative scholarship and collaboration within our division. In addition, several resident, APP, and faculty posters from our group were presented.
The meeting also brought several notable recognitions:
- Dr. Marjorie Gloff earned the Distinguished Fellow of Perioperative Medicine (DFPM) designation, recognizing emerging leadership in perioperative medicine.
- Renee Robinson, DNP, APRN-C was appointed Chair of the SPAQI Perioperative Collaborative Practice Committee, supporting multidisciplinary engagement across perioperative care teams.
- Dr. Sarah Khan (CA-1) received the Best Perioperative Clinical Vignettes Poster Award for her presentation on the perioperative management of a patient with severe idiopathic angioedema.
- Dr. Heather Lander was named SPAQI Early Career Perioperative Physician of the Year, recognizing leadership and contributions to perioperative medicine.
- Dr. Curtis Benesch, Professor of Neurology, delivered a keynote presentation on perioperative considerations in patients with stroke.
Please join us in congratulating our colleagues on these outstanding accomplishments and for representing the Center for Perioperative Medicine so strongly at SPAQI
Dr. Marjorie Gloff Earns Distinguished Fellow of Perioperative Medicine (DFPM)
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Marjorie Gloff has been awarded the Distinguished Fellow of Perioperative Medicine (DFPM) designation through the Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (SPAQI). This one-year fellowship recognizes emerging leaders with the expertise to advance perioperative medicine, lead multidisciplinary teams, and develop impactful quality improvement initiatives.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Gloff on this outstanding achievement
Dr. Heather Lander Named SPAQI Early Career Perioperative Physician of the Year
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (SPAQI) promotes professional development and recognizes excellence in the interdisciplinary field of perioperative medicine through its annual Society Awards program.
We are proud to share that Dr. Heather Lander has been selected as the SPAQI Early Career Perioperative Physician of the Year, recognizing her contributions to perioperative clinical care, education, and leadership.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Lander on this national recognition.
Dr. Sarah Khan (CA-1) Wins Best Perioperative Clinical Vignettes Poster Award at SPAQI
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
We are proud to share that Dr. Sarah Khan received the Best Perioperative Clinical Vignettes Poster Award at the Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (SPAQI) Annual Meeting. Dr. Khan was recognized for her presentation describing the perioperative management of a patient with severe idiopathic angioedema and the coordinated clinic-wide response to an acute event.
Renee Robinson, DNP, APRN-C, Named Chair of SPAQI Perioperative Collaborative Practice Committee
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
We are pleased to announce that Renee Robinson, DNP, APRN-C has been named Chair of the Perioperative Collaborative Practice Committee (PCPC) of the Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (SPAQI). The PCPC is a multidisciplinary committee dedicated to supporting the engagement, professional development, and knowledge base of members across perioperative medicine teams. The committee places particular emphasis on advancing the contributions of advanced practice clinicians, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, CRNAs, physicians, and nurses.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Robinson on this important leadership role.