Dr. Marroquin has recently been featured on ACCRAC (Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary), the most widely listened to anesthesia podcast worldwide. ACCRAC is led by Dr. Jed Wolpaw, Program Director at Johns Hopkins and a nationally recognized leader in anesthesiology education. Dr. Marroquin has appeared on the podcast twice in recent months, reflecting her growing national reputation as an educator and thought leader.  In recognition of her excellence in clinical teaching, Dr. Marroquin was nominated by both colleagues and residents as a Master Clinician in OB Anesthesia and featured in the ACCRAC Master Clinician Series:

Episode 324: Master Clinician Part 10 – Dr. Bridget Marroquin

Episode 312: The Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA) with Drs. Cladis, Kingeter, and Marroquin

Further demonstrating her commitment to advancing educational excellence, Dr. Marroquin will be participating in the SEA Workshop on Teaching, held January 24–27, a nationally respected program focused on developing and disseminating best practices in anesthesiology education:

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From January 18th – 25th, 2026, UNC Department of Anesthesiology is thrilled to celebrate our 70+ CRNAs for National CRNA Recognition Week! Nurse anesthetists across our healthcare system are critical members of UNC Health’s peri-operative frontline. Almost 60,000* CRNAs safely administer more than 50 million anesthetics to patients each year across the U.S.  Nurse anesthetists represent more than 80% of the anesthesia providers in rural counties, where critical access hospitals often rely on independently practicing CRNAs for anesthesia care.

2026 events planned for National CRNA Recognition Week at UNC Hospitals were celebratory and purposeful.  They included:

 
UNC Anesthesiology Chief CRNA Aaron Lemmon stated: “While it is important to celebrate this highly respected profession during this week, we would be remiss if we did not recognize the hard work and dedication that this group provides day in and day out throughout the year. UNC, like many other healthcare facilities across the country, is currently battling significant staffing shortages. Despite this, [UNC Health]’s CRNAs have remained flexible provide countless hours of overtime in an effort to keep the operating rooms running across our many locations. This dedication to patient care ensures that the citizens of North Carolina continue to have access to the care that they so desperately need. It has always been an honor of mine to work at UNC as a CRNA, as well as a member of this leadership team. I am humbled by how much the [CRNA] team I work with gives of themselves to care for their patients.”

*American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

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John Coleman, MD

Andres Rojas, MD

Nathan Painter, MD

National Leadership Across the SEE Editorial Continuum

• UNC Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Dr. John Coleman, an editor since October 2024, has been a SEE contributor since 2021. He has authored 20 SEE written works, 17 of which have been published across multiple volumes. He has also edited and provided content expertise for additional items written by peers. As an editor, Dr. Coleman reviews multiple journals monthly, mentors novice writers, participates in quarterly national editorial board meetings, and has edited items featured in the ASA Monitor. His contributions represent an estimated 300+ hours of national service annually and reflect exceptional leadership in anesthesia education.
• UNC Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Dr. Andres Rojas, a novice writer since April 2024, has already made meaningful contributions to SEE, authoring four items with two published in recent volumes. Through close mentorship and participation in the rigorous peer-review and editorial process, Dr. Rojas is developing the scholarly foundation required for national educational leadership within anesthesiology.
• UNC Associate Professor of Anesthesiology Dr. Nathan (“Nate”) Painter, a full writer since February 2024, has contributed 14 SEE items since joining the program in 2022, with six published across five volumes. He advanced from novice to full writer through sustained scholarly productivity and has participated in national editorial meetings, further strengthening UNC’s presence in ASA educational initiatives.

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Among several pain medicine experts interviewed by Fox News Health, Dr. Jowza explained that while NSAIDs (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen), are widely taken as a proven class of OTCs to reduce bodily pain, fever and inflammation, when taken at higher doses and for a longer duration, they introduce an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

Dr. Jowza noted: “NSAIDs reduce production of prostaglandins, which are involved not only in inflammation, but also in other body functions. NSAIDS can influence the tone of blood vessels, and when taken at higher doses for a longer duration, they are more likely to increase blood pressure.”

For comparison, Dr. Jowza also discussed non-NSAIDs (eg, acetaminophen), which also achieve pain relief through reducing inflammation. By acting on the brain’s pain signals instead of affecting blood vessels via targeting prostaglandin production, non-NSAIDS pose less risk for increased blood pressure.  Dr. Jowza offered similar words as others interviewed by Fox News Health for this health report — All NSAIDs should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

To read the Fox News Health report in its entirety, click HERE.

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UNC Anesthesiology is pleased to congratulate Professor of Anesthesiology Emily Teeter, MD, FASE, on her appointment as Division Chief of Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology (ACTA) at the University of North Carolina, effective January 1, 2026. Dr. Teeter served as the Interim Division Chief since November 2025. Her selection for this well-deserved leadership role recognizes Dr. Teeter’s extraordinary record of academic excellence, clinical expertise, educational leadership, and national service to the specialty.

Dr. Teeter (3rd from L) teaching Thoracic POCUS at Carolina Refresher Course.

Within the UNC Department of Anesthesiology, Dr. Teeter has been a cornerstone of education and faculty development. She has served as Course Director for the Thoracic Anesthesiology Rotation, Cardiac Anesthesiology Rotation Director, and Associate Residency Program Director. Consistently recognized among the top educators in the department. Dr. Teeter’s recurring selection for the Resident Education Honor Roll and multiple teaching awards underscore her exceptional commitment to trainee mentorship and educational excellence.

At the institutional level, Dr. Teeter has demonstrated visionary leadership through her work in residency recruitment, competency-based assessment, and patient safety initiatives. She has chaired and served on numerous departmental and School of Medicine committees, led major enhanced recovery pathways for thoracic surgery and TAVR, and currently serves as a co-investigator on a School of Medicine curricular innovation grant focused on advancing competency-based medical education through AI-enhanced feedback systems.

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Since 2021, U.S. News & World Report’s widely regarded annual rankings have honored hospitals that provide high-quality labor & delivery services for uncomplicated and complicated pregnancies.  Major determinants of high performance in maternity care include: 1) childbirth using C-section rates; 2) newborn severe complication rates; 3) routine vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC) rates; 4) episiotomy rates; 5) best practices to support breast milk feeding; 6) meeting federal criteria for “birthing-friendly” practices; and 7) outcomes tracking of disparities.

Click HERE to read more on how UNC Women’s Hospital achieved 2026 “High Performing in Maternity Care” status in U.S. News & World Report’s annual hospital rankings.

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UNC Anesthesiology is pleased to recognize Dr. Martinelli’s election and appointment to two positions in 2025 that reaffirm her place among leading decision-makers nationwide in the field of anesthesiology education. In July 2025, Dr. Martinelli was elected Vice Chair of the ACGME Anesthesiology RRC she serves on as a six-year appointee (2022-2028).  In November 2025, she was appointed President-Elect of the Association of Anesthesiology Core Program Directors.

RELATED (Nov 2022): Susie Martinelli: Leadership in Anesthesiology Education at UNC and In the Field

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Edward A. Norfleet, MD ’70 Distinguished Professor of Anesthesiology Susie Martinelli, MD, FASA, noted: “Elizabeth’s achievement reflects her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence in the field.”

To learn more about how the TAGME National Board for Certification is giving back to the GME community through scholarship opportunities to cover TACGME application and exam fees, click HERE.

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Over 12-month award period, Dr. Hart will undergo advanced debriefing training through The Center for Medical Simulation’s Advanced Instructor Course to acquire faculty leadership skills to guide and oversee standardization of debriefing practices across the department.  From the advanced debriefing training, Dr. Hart will design and implement a standardized debriefing toolkit that incorporates evidence-based frameworks such as PEARLS and advocacy–inquiry, with explicit integration of Crisis Resource Management (CRM) concepts. Dr. Hart will then lead structured workshops to train UNC simulation faculty in the use of this toolkit, supported by pocket guides and checklists to facilitate adoption.

Of his project’s merits, Dr. Hart noted: “Because debriefing is the most potent determinant of learning in simulation-based education, improving this component has significant potential to enhance resident educational outcomes, faculty confidence, and the program’s scholarly productivity.”

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Dr. Antonio received his BS from the University of California, Davis, in 1992 and his DO from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999. After completing his Anesthesiology Residency at Wake Forest University in 2003 and a Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at Wake Forest in 2004, he joined UCSF as a Clinical Assistant Professor (2004–2005), followed by an appointment as Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Wake Forest (2005–2008). He initially joined UNC REX Healthcare (2008–2019) and then returned to Wake Forest as an Assistant Professor from 2019 to 2021.

Since 2021, Dr. Antonio has been a Clinical Associate Professor at UNC, where he has also served as the Medical Director of UNC REX Holly Springs Anesthesiology. As of 2024, he additionally serves on the Medical Executive Committee at UNC REX Healthcare. 

The department thanks Professor of Anesthesiology Dr. Bryant Murphy for his service in this role.

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