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Susan Martinelli, MD, Anesthesiology, Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Hospitals

SusanMartinelliMD

Anesthesiology • Chapel Hill, NC

Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology

Professor, Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Susan Martinelli is a Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill where she is a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and the Core Residency Program Director. One of her research interests is innovative approaches to graduate medical education, such as the flipped classroom. Additionally, she has developed programs that utilize family and friends to improve the well-being of healthcare providers, including medical students, residents, and attending physicians. She has received grant support from the AAMC, AMA, and FAER for her research efforts. The findings from her research have led to over 30 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals such as Anesthesiology and Anesthesia and Analgesia. In 2019 she was recognized as one of the initial recipients of the Distinguished Educator in Anesthesiology Award from the American Society of Anesthesiologists and Society for Education in Anesthesia.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, 2007 - 2008
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Anesthesiology, 2003 - 2007
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 2003
  • The University of Wisconsin
    The University of WisconsinB.S., Molecular Biology, 1995 - 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • National Board of EchocardiographyCertification of Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Scientific Research Abstract Society for Education in Anesthesiology, 2016
  • Chairman's Award for Outstanding Scholarship 2014
  • Best Abstract Curriculum Category Society for Education in Anesthesia Oral Presentation, 2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Anesthetic management of a patient with situs inversus for bilateral orthotopic lung transplantation  
    Teeter EG, Barrick BP, Kumar PA, Haithcock B, Karenz D, Martinelli SM, J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth, 1/13/2016
  • The association of anti-platelet factor 4/heparin antibodies with early and delayed thromboembolism after cardiac surgery  
    Welsby IJ, Krakow EF, Heit JA, Williams EC, Arepally GM, Bar-Yosef S, Kong DF, Martinelli S, Dhakal I, Liu WW, Krischer J, Ortel TL; Rare Thrombotic Disorders Consortium, J Thromb Haemost, 1/7/2016
  • Standardized mixed-fidelity simulation for ACGME milestones competency assessment and objective structured clinical exam preparation.  
    Isaak R, Chen F, Hobbs, G, Martinelli SM, Stiegler M, Arora H, Med Sci Educ
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Thoraco-Abdominal Aorta:  Surgical and Anesthesiological Management 
    Chapter: Perioperative cardiac monitorization with TEE. 
    Page 271 - 276Martinelli S, Barrick B, Swaminathan MEditors: Chisea R, Melissano G, Zangrillo.Springer, NYEdition 1st,2010
  • Clinical Manual and Review of Transesophageal Echocardiography 
    Chapter: The role for transesophageal echocardiography in heart failure surgery involving mechanical circulatory support. 
    Page 387 - 405Martinelli SM, Rogers JG, Milano CAEditors: Mathew JP, Swaminathan M, and Ayoub CA.McGraw-Hill, NYEdition 2nd,2010

Abstracts/Posters

  • Approach to management of a massive recurrent mycotic aortic pseudoaneurysm: a tale of three surgeries.
    Henley MD, Kolarczyk L, Martinelli SM, Teeter E, Dickerson J, Frangopoulos C, Rohman T, Barrick B, American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2016
  • Use of TEE via Facetime to aid in the diagnosis of refractory hypotension during robotic cholecystectomy.
    Willie CA, Qualls T, Martinelli SM, Kolarczyk LM, Redmon BF, American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2016
  • The predictive value of pre-recruitment academic achievement on resident performance in anesthesiology.
    Chen F, Arora H, Martinelli S, Mayer D, Passannante A, Smith K, Society for Education in Anesthesia Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Rescue TEE in the Non-Cardiac Room 
    Chicago, IL - 1/23/2016
  • The Development of a Departmental Wellness Committee in and Academic Anesthesiology Department 
    Boston, MA - 1/19/2016
  • Going Beyond "Great Job": Giving and Receiving Feedback 
    University of North Carolina - 1/30/2014
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Other

  • Don't Fall in the (Generation) Gap!-A Workshop Addressing Generational Differences in Medical Training. 
    Martinelli S, Bass C, Zakrajsek T, Mayer D, MedEdPORTAL Publications
    1/1/2015
  • Don’t Fall in the (Generation) Gap!—A Workshop Addressing Generational Differences in Medical Training 
    Martinelli S, Bass C, Zakrajsek T, Mayer D, MedEdPORTAL
    1/1/2015
  • Curriculum Highlight. A team approach to practice-based learning. 
    Judd B, Martinelli SM, Arora H, Anesthesia Education, Vol 33:2
    1/1/2014

Press Mentions

  • Five-Year Review of Jan Busby-Whitehead, MD and the Center for Aging and Health
    Five-Year Review of Jan Busby-Whitehead, MD and the Center for Aging and HealthSeptember 1st, 2021
  • AMA Features the UNC Anesthesiology Department Family Day Initiative
    AMA Features the UNC Anesthesiology Department Family Day InitiativeApril 27th, 2019

Grant Support

  • Implementing and Validating a Technology-based Cognitive Aid for Feedback in Line with ACGME Milestone Competencies in AnesthesiologyKathleen Rao Educational Scholarship University of North Carolina School of Medicine Academy of Educators2016–2017
  • Flipped Classroom Preferred Over Traditional Classroom in Resident Education.Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research: Research in Education Grant2014–2016

Committees

  • member, Advisory Group on Physician Health and Well Being American Society of Anesthesiologists 2015 - Present
  • member, Study Group on Anesthesia Medical Education 2014 - Present
  • member, Committee on Residency Curriculum Society for Education in Anesthesia 2011 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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