In Memoriam: Dr. Frederic “Fritz” Aroyce Berry
Dr. Frederic “Fritz” Aroyce Berry, age 87, died on September 7, 2022. Born on April 29, 1935. He was the second child of Admiral Frederic
In Memoriam: Estela Melman, MD
Written by Myron Yaster, MD We lost a giant this week, Dr. Estela Melman (1939-2022),1 who passed away after a tragic traumatic injury. If there
SPA Response to Recent Supreme Court Decision on Abortion
The recent decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, the rescinding of Roe vs Wade and overturning the constitutional right to abortion, directly
Call for Workshop and PBLD Submissions
Do you have an idea for a Workshop or Problem-Based Learning Discussion (PBLD) that would benefit the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia membership? If so, please see the
Statement on Gun Violence
As a society whose primary focus is on the safety of children, we stand beside you in shock, in anger, and in grief for the
In Memoriam: Kelly Ann Machovec, MD
Dear Colleagues, It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend and a beloved member of our Pediatric
Statement on Transgender Care
Leaders of the Texas state government recently issued a letter to its state health agencies announcing that providing gender-affirming medical treatments to transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youths
Support for Ukraine
As we all watch the horrors that are happening in the Ukraine, we cannot help but see the suffering of families, children, and our medical colleagues
In Memoriam: Lisa Wise-Faberowski, MD, MS
Written By: Rita Agarwal MD, Chandra Ramamoorthy MD, and James Fehr MD It is with a heavy heart that we share the untimely death of
Call for Applications – Mission Driven Mentoring Program
The Society for Pediatric Anesthesia’s Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is pleased to announce the Mission Driven Mentoring Program (MDMP). Informed by member responses to the 2020 SPA diversity, equity
In Memoriam: John J. ‘Jack’ Downes, MD
Written by: Charles Dean Kurth, MD, FAAP; Robert Berg, MD; Wynne Morrison, MD; Vinay Nadkarni, MD; Andrew Costarino, MD; Todd Kilbaugh, MD It is with
New Videos Available Now
The SPA has made available to all members two videos from the SPA 35th Annual Meeting on October 8, 2021: SPA Myron Yaster Lifetime Achivement
In Memoriam: Theodore W. ‘Ted’ Striker, MD
Written By: Myron Yaster MD, Paul Samuels MD, and Juan Gutierrez-Mazorra, MD, FAAP Dr. Theodore W. ‘Ted’ Striker, Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics at the
Support for Joint Statement from ABP, ABFM and ABIM
Recently, the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), and the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) issued a statement
Health & Safety – SPA 35th Annual Meeting
As the SPA 35th Annual Meeting in San Diego approaches, I am thrilled to finally see many of you in person in October. The safety of
Joint Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Personnel
The leadership of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and professional societies associated with the specialty offer our support and strong encouragement for COVID-19 vaccination of