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CURRICULUM VITAE RACHEL M. B. KACMAR, MD

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Current Positions:

• Associate Professor of Anesthesiology • Fellowship Director, Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship • Associate Residency Program Director, Anesthesiology Residency • Interim Medical Director, Obstetric Anesthesiology Service, Highlands Ranch

Hospital • Medical Director of Perioperative Advance Practice Providers, Dept. of

Anesthesiology Professional Address:

• 12401 E. 17th Ave, Mailstop B113 • Aurora, CO 80045 • Phone: 720.848.3285 (w); 614.560.4361 (c) • Fax: 720.848.7375 • Email: [email protected]

Married (Spouse Timothy Kacmar), 2 Children (Thomas Joseph “TJ” and Alexander “Alex”) Citizenship: United States of America

EDUCATION

2004 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Arts & Letters and Science Honors Program Summa Cum Laude

BS

2008 Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Maywood, IL Magna Cum Laude

MD

2008-2009

Resurrection Medical Center Chicago, IL Transitional Year Internship Chief Resident

Internship

2009 - 2012 McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Chicago, IL Anesthesiology Chief Resident: 2011-2012

Residency

2012 - 2013 McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Chicago, IL Obstetric Anesthesiology

Fellowship

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS 7/2019 – present University of Colorado School of Medicine

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

9/2013 – 6/2019 University of Colorado School of Medicine Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS


Hospital Privileges 2013 - present University of Colorado Hospital

2013 - present Children’s Hospital of Colorado

2016 – present Broomfield Hospital (UC Health)

2019 – present Highlands Ranch Hospital (UC Health)

HONORS & AWARDS

2018 Unsung Hero Award University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology Awarded to one faculty member, as voted by the residents, who exemplifies mentorship, resident advocacy and clinical and teaching excellence.

2014 “SOAP American Idol” Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting “Best lecture by a junior faculty member as voted by the SOAP membership/ Annual Meeting attendees”

2012 Susan G. Perlman Award Northwestern Memorial Hospital “Awarded to the senior resident who best exemplifies academic excellence, special leadership skills and compassion for patients”

2012 H. Steele and Judith Holley Award Northwestern University, Department of Anesthesiology “Award is presented to the senior resident who best demonstrates those teaching skills needed to train future anesthesiologists”

2011 - 2012 Chief Resident Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology Residency Program

2008 – 2009 Chief Resident Resurrection Medical Center Transitional Year Residency Program

2007 Alpha Omega Alpha Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine President, Epsilon Chapter, 2007-2008

2007 - 2008 President’s Medallion Loyola University Chicago LUC Stritch School of Medicine Awarded to one graduating student that “exemplified outstanding scholarship, leadership and service” from each of the 10 LUC Schools.

2007 - 2008 John R. Tobin Outstanding Leadership Award Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Presented to one graduating student who “has an outstanding track record of exemplary leadership on campus and/or in the community, scholastic excellence, and a profile of adherence to Judeo-Christian ethical principles


2006 Faculty Award for Excellence in the Second-Year Curriculum Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Awarded to 7 second year students with distinction in 2nd year coursework

2006 American Society for Clinical Pathology Award for Academic Excellence and Achievement Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Awarded to the second-year student with the highest cumulative pathology grade over two semesters

2006 Pathology Honors Society Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Awarded to 7 second year students with distinction in pathology course

2005 - 2008 Honors Program in Bioethics and Professionalism Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

2004 Honors Thesis and Diploma Science and Arts & Letters Honors Program 2000 - 2004 University of Notre Dame

2003 Alpha Epsilon Delta University of Notre Dame

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

2007 - present Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

2009 – present American Society of Anesthesiologists

2009 – 2012 Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists

2011 – present Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Vice Chair, Patient Safety Committee (2015 – 2016) Chair, Patient Safety Committee (2016 – present)

2011 – present Society for Education in Anesthesia Chair Designee, Simulation Committee (2015 – 2017) Chair, Simulation Committee (2017 – present)

2012 – 2014 International Society for Simulation in Healthcare

2013 – present Colorado Society of Anesthesiologists

LEADERSHIP, COMMITTEE EXPERIENCE & SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES National

2018 – present OSCE Committee American Board of Anesthesiology Subcommittee Chair 1/2019 – present

2018 – present Growth and Development Committee Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Invited Founding Member


2017 – present Fellowship Director Committee Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Committee Member

2017 – present Centers of Excellence Ad hoc Committee Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Invited Founding Member, Criteria Authorship

2016 – present Applied Exam (Oral Board) Examiner American Board of Anesthesiology

2015 – present Committee on Obstetric Anesthesia American Society of Anesthesiologists Committee Member

2015 – present Educational Track Subcommittee on Obstetric Anesthesia American Society of Anesthesiologists Committee Member

2015 – 2018 Women in Anesthesiology Regional Representative

2013 - present Malignant Hyperthermia Hotline Consultant Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States

2013 – 2019 Committee on Young Physicians American Society of Anesthesiologists Committee Member

2013 - present Obstetric Anesthesia Abstract Review Committee American Society of Anesthesiologists Committee Member

2011 - present Simulation Committee Society for Education in Anesthesia Committee Chair Designee, 10/2015 – 10/2017 Committee Chair 10/2017- present

2012 - present Patient Safety Committee Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Editor: “How We Do It” Expert Opinions, 2013 - 2019 Committee Vice Chair, 10/2015 – 10/2016 Committee Chair, 10/2016 - present

2012 - 2018 Resident Affairs Committee Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Committee Member

University of Colorado School of Medicine 2019 – present Professionalism Committee

Department of Anesthesiology Subgroup Appointed Member

2014 – present Faculty Senate Department of Anesthesiology Representative


University of Colorado School of Medicine

2014 – 2015 Women’s Leadership Training Seminars University of Colorado School of Medicine

2014 ACGME CLER Cite Visit Department Representative Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado School of Medicine

Hospital University of Colorado Hospital

2017 – 2019 Random Drug Testing Taskforce Department of Anesthesiology Representative University of Colorado Hospital

2015 – present Associate Director of Operating Rooms Inpatient and Outpatient Operating Rooms University of Colorado Hospital

2015 – 2019 OR Working Group Department of Anesthesiology Representative University of Colorado Hospital

2015 – 2019 OB Working Group Department of Anesthesiology Representative University of Colorado Hospital

Highlands Ranch Hospital 2019 – present Perinatal Task Force

Anesthesiology Representative UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

2019 – present Interim Medical Director for Obstetric Anesthesiology UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital 2011 – 2012 Clinical Care Evaluation Committee

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL

2011 – 2012 Patient Safety Committee Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL

2010 ACGME Institutional Review/ Site Visit Resident Committee Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL

Local/ Departmental (University of Colorado School of Medicine, Dept. of Anesthesiology)

3/2018 – present Associate Residency Program Director Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado School of Medicine


7/2015 - present Medical Director for Perioperative Advance Practice Providers Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado Hospital

4/2015 – 9/2016 Perioperative Services Medical Director, Interim Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado Hospital

2015 – present Executive Leadership Committee Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado Hospital

12/2016 – Present Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship Director Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado School of Medicine

8/2016 – 12/2017 Rotation Director, Anesthesia Resident PACU Rotation Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado Hospital

2015 – 2016 OR Scheduling Committee Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado Hospital Committee Vice Chair

2015 – present Quality Improvement Committee Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado Hospital

2014 – present Academic Time Committee Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado Hospital Committee Chair

2013 – present Clinical Competence Committee Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado School of Medicine Committee Co-Chair 2014-2017 Committee Chair 2017 – present

2013 – 2014 Milestones Committee Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado School of Medicine Committee Co-Chair

2014 – 2015 Financial Affairs Committee Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado Hospital

2014 – present Advance Practice Provider Hiring Committee Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado Hospital

2014 – present Education Committee Department of Anesthesiology


University of Colorado School of Medicine

2013 – present Resident Recruitment Committee Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado School of Medicine

Local/ Departmental (Northwestern University/ McGaw, Dept. of Anesthesiology) 2011 – 2012 Clinical Competence Committee

Department of Anesthesiology Northwestern University, McGaw Chicago, IL

2010 – 2012 Resident Recruitment Committee Department of Anesthesiology Northwestern University, McGaw Chicago, IL

2009 – 2012 Education Committee Department of Anesthesiology Northwestern University, McGaw Chicago, IL

2010 ACGME Anesthesiology Residency Program Site Visit Department of Anesthesiology Resident Representative Northwestern University, McGaw Chicago, IL

Local/ Departmental (Resurrection Medical Center) 2008 – 2009 Graduate Medical Education Committee

Resurrection Medical Center Chicago, IL

Local/ Departmental (Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine) 2007 – 2008 Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Reaccreditation

Medical Student Subcommittee Member Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine Maywood, IL

2006 Innovations in Leadership Loyola University Hospital/ Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine Maywood, IL

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS Licensure

2013 – present Colorado Medical License (# Upon request)

2013 – present Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) (# Upon request)

2012 – 2017 Illinois Medical License (# Upon request)

2008 – 2012 Illinois Temporary Medical License

Certifications 2013 American Board of Anesthesiology # 3242365

Active Participant in Maintenance of Certification


2012 MOCA Instructor, Part IV (Simulation)

REVIEW & REFEREE WORK Editorial Activities

2020 – present Obstetric Anesthesia Digest Co-Editor-in-Chief

2018 – 2020 Obstetric Anesthesia Digest Contributing editor/ Editorial Board

Scientific Journal Ad Hoc Reviewer 2018 – present F1000 (Obstetric Anesthesia Faculty) 2018 – Present Anesthesia & Analgesia Practice 2017 – Present PLOS One 2017 – Present Case Reports in Perinatal Medicine 2016 – Present Journal of Clinical Anesthesia 2015 – Present Blood Transfusion 2014 – Present Anesthesia Toolbox Online Educational Initiative 2014 – Present Anesthesia and Analgesia

Scientific Meeting Abstract Review 2014 Obstetric Anesthesia Abstracts

American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting

2015 Obstetric Anesthesia Abstracts American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting

2015 Patient Safety Designated Abstracts/ Candidates for Patient Safety Award Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Annual Meeting









PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS/ LECTURES National Meeting Invited Lectures

2020 Obstetric Anesthesia Panel Joy Hawkins, Brenda Bucklin, Rachel M. Kacmar Colorado Review of Anesthesia for Surgicenters and Hospitals (CRASH) Vail, CO


2020 Maternal Morbidity and Mortality- An Anesthesiologist’s Role and Perspective Rachel M. Kacmar Concepts in Anesthesiology Steamboat Springs, CO

2020 Anesthesia and Enhanced Recovery for Cesarean Delivery Rachel M. Kacmar Concepts in Anesthesiology Steamboat Springs, CO

2020 Optimizing Labor Analgesia Rachel M. Kacmar Concepts in Anesthesiology Steamboat Springs, CO

2020 Peripartum hemorrhage: Updates and Innovations Rachel M. Kacmar Concepts in Anesthesiology Steamboat Springs, CO

2019 Managing the Obstetric Anesthesia Service: Challenges and Solutions Feyce Peralta, Rachel M. Kacmar, Grace Lim, Ronald George American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting Orlando, FL Speaker

2019 Spinal Anesthesia Following Failed Epidural for Cesarean Delivery: A Pro-Con Debate and Presentation Rachel M. Kacmar, Michael Hofkamp, Mark Rollins American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting Orlando, FL Speaker/ Moderator

2019 Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Rachel M. Kacmar American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting Orlando, FL Refresher Course Lecture

2019 “Clear Him for Surgery?” Preoperative Assessment and Clearance – An Anesthesiologist’s Perspective Rachel M. Kacmar University of Colorado School of Medicine Family Medicine Review Course Estes Park, CO

2019 Obstetric Anesthesia Panel Joy Hawkins, Brenda Bucklin, Rachel M. Kacmar Colorado Review of Anesthesia for Surgicenters and Hospitals (CRASH) Vail, CO

2018 She Has WHAT and Wants an Epidural? Rachel M Kacmar, Jennifer Dominguez, Daniel Katz American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting


San Francisco, CA Speaker – Hematologic Disorders

2018 Obstetric Anesthesia Panel Joy Hawkins, Rachel M. Kacmar Colorado Review of Anesthesia for Surgicenters and Hospitals (CRASH) Vail, CO


2016 Safe and Effective Sedation and Anesthesia for Outpatient Abortion Phillip Stubblefield, Rachel M. Kacmar, Catherine Cansino North American Forum on Family Planning Denver, CO Invited Speaker

2016 A Night on Call on Labor and Delivery Rachel M. Kacmar, Gillian Abir, Michael Hofkamp American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting Chicago, IL Moderator/ Speaker, Selected for MOCA Patient Safety credit

2016 Care for the Obese Parturient Rachel M. Kacmar, Philip Rubin, Ferne Braveman American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting Chicago, IL Speaker – Labor Analgesia


2016 Care for Jehovah’s Witness Patients: Considerations and Options Sol Shnider, MD Obstetric Anesthesia Meeting San Francisco, CA

2016 Obstetric Airway: Are We Ready? Sol Shnider, MD Obstetric Anesthesia Meeting San Francisco, CA

2016 Post-Dural Puncture Headache Sol Shnider, MD Obstetric Anesthesia Meeting San Francisco, CA

2014 Care for Jehovah’s Witness Patients: Considerations and Options Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting SOAP American Idol Competition - First Place Award Toronto, ON

National Meeting Invited Workshops


2019 Applications of Focused Cardiac Ultrasound in the Management of the High Risk Parturient Workshop Laurie Chalifoux, Rachel M. Kacmar, Jennifer Banayan, Cesar Padilla, Anu Vasudevan, Hokuto Nishioka Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting Invited Lecture – Maternal TTE Cases Phoenix, AZ

2019 Taking Control – How Can We Develop Perioperative Leaders? Rachel Kacmar, Daniel Katz, Elvera Baron, Cindy Ku, Adrian Hendrickse, Keith Littlewood Society for Education in Anesthesia Spring Meeting Denver, CO Workshop Director

2018 Applications of Focused Cardiac Ultrasound in the Management of the High Risk Parturient Workshop Laurie Chalifoux, Rachel M. Kacmar, Jennifer Banayan, Cesar Padilla, Anu Vasudevan, Hokuto Nishioka Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting Invited Lecture – Maternal TTE Cases Miami, FL

2018 The OSCE Exam is Here! Are Your Trainees Ready? Cindy Ku, William Alarcon, Adrian Hendrickse, Tracey Straker, Rachel Kacmar Society for Education in Anesthesia Spring Meeting Louisville, KY

2017 Patient Safety Workshop: Leading Systems Change Jennifer Banayan, Unyime Ituk, Jill Mhyre, Michaela Farber, Philip Rubin, Jennifer Dominguez, Rachel Kacmar, Cristina Wood, Joanna Kountanis Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting Bellevue, WA

2017 Applications of Focused Cardiac Ultrasound in the Management of the High Risk Parturient Workshop Laurie Chalifoux, Rachel M. Kacmar, Jennifer Banayan, Feyce Peralta, Hokuto Nishioka Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting Invited Lecture – Maternal TTE Cases Bellevue, WA

2016 Transthoracic Echocardiography in the Obstetric Patient Laurie Chalifoux, Rachel M. Kacmar, Jennifer Banayan, Feyce Peralta, Hokuto Nishioka Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting Invited Lecture – Maternal TTE Cases Boston, MA

2015 Transthoracic Echocardiography in the Obstetric Patient Brendan Carvalho, John T. Sullivan, Erin Hennessey, Sara Nikravan, Rachel M. Kacmar, Laurie Chalifoux, Chris Cambic Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting Invited Lecture – Maternal TTE Cases


Colorado Springs, CO

2015 Taking Down the Drapes: Giving Interdisciplinary Feedback K. Grace Lim, Kristen Ligda, Rachel Kacmar, Keith Littlewood Society for Education in Anesthesia Spring Meeting Seattle, WA

2014 Transthoracic Echocardiography in the Obstetric Patient Brendan Carvalho, John T. Sullivan, Erin Hennessey, Sara Nikravan, Rachel M. Kacmar, Laurie Chalifoux, Chris Cambic Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting Invited Lecture – Maternal TTE Cases Toronto, ON

2013 Transthoracic Echocardiography in the Obstetric Patient Brendan Carvalho, John T. Sullivan, Erin Hennessey, Sara Nikravan, Rachel M. Kacmar, Chris Cambic Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting Invited Lecture – Maternal TTE Cases San Juan, Puerto Rico

2013 Scenario Design and Debriefing for Dummies Rachel M. Kacmar, Luke Theilken, Suzanne Strom, LeeAnne Jasper, Christine S Park International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) Orlando, FL Workshop Director

2012 Simulation LIVE! Society for Education in Anesthesia Session, Scenario Director Rachel M Kacmar, William McIvor, Suzanne Strom, Carol Campbell, Peregrina Arciaga American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting Washington DC

2012 Teaching Residents to Become Good Attendings- The Role of Simulation Rachel M Kacmar, Luke Theilken, Rosalie Tassone, Sara Goldhaber-Fiebert, Christine S. Park Society for Education in Anesthesia Spring Meeting Milwaukee, WI Workshop Director

2012 Scenario Design and Debriefing for Dummies Rachel M. Kacmar, Luke Theilken, Lauryn Rochlen, Reuben Eng, Christine S Park International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) San Diego, CA Workshop Director

2012 Integrating Simulation into Curriculum Christine S. Park, Manuel C. Pardo, L. Jane Easdown, William McIvor, Adam B. Collins, Luke Theilken, Rachel M. Kacmar International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) San Diego, CA


2011 Simulation LIVE! Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Session American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting Chicago, IL

2011 Performance Assessment Tools: A Product Development Workshop Rachel M. Kacmar; Luke Theilken; Christine S. Park; Suzanne L. Strom Society for Education in Anesthesia Spring Meeting San Antonio, TX

National Meeting Invited Problem Based Learning Discussion 2018 Overcoming Obstacles to Patient Safety on Labor and Delivery

Jennifer Banayan, Unyime Ituk, Rachel Kacmar Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Annual Meeting

Visiting Professorship Lectures 2015 Care for the Jehovah’s Witness Patient: Considerations and Options

Visiting Professor - Grand Rounds Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

2015 Transthoracic Echocardiography in the Obstetric Patient Visiting Professor - Resident and Fellow Seminar Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

2018 Safety Innovations on Labor and Delivery Grand Rounds Department of Anesthesiology, Massachusetts General Hospital

Regional/ Local Invited Lectures University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology

2017 Analgesia and Anesthesia on Labor and Delivery Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds University of Colorado SOM, Aurora, CO

2015 Anesthetic Considerations for the Parturient with Significant Co- morbidities Colorado Institute for Maternal and Fetal Health and Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds University of Colorado SOM, Aurora, CO

2014 Anesthesiology Milestones Implementation Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds University of Colorado SOM, Aurora, CO

University of Colorado School of Medicine Critical Care 1/2019 Obstetric Critical Care

Grand Rounds University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO

Colorado Institute for Maternal and Fetal Health 2016 Obstetric Airway – Are We Ready?

Grand Rounds Colorado Children’s Hospital/ CUSOM, Aurora, CO


University of Colorado Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine

7/2017 Post-dural Puncture Headache Division Educational Lecture Series University of Colorado SOM, Aurora, CO

Northwestern University/ McGaw 5/2013 SOAP Update 2013

Grand Rounds Department of Anesthesiology, Northwestern University/ Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

1/2013 Views from Prentice: Interesting Topics in Obstetric Anesthesiology Grand Rounds Department of Anesthesiology, Northwestern University/ Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

Other Invited Lectures 4/2018 VonWillebrand Disease and Neuraxial Anesthesia

vWD Clinical Cases Advisory Board Meeting (Innovative Biopharma) Denver, CO

TEACHING RECORD Resident/ Medical Student Lectures (Formal Course Didactics)

7/2019 Neuraxial Anesthesia 7/2019 Neuraxial Anesthesia (PBLD, Simulator) 4/2019 Local Anesthetics and Ketamine 3/2019 Postoperative Complications 8/2018 Neuraxial Anesthesia 8/2018 Neuraxial Anesthesia (PBLD, Simulator) 8/2018 Patient Safety 8/2018 Patient Safety (PBLD/ Case scenarios) 7/2018 Milestones and Resident Evaluation System 2/2018 In-Training Exam Review Jeopardy - Obstetric Anesthesia 2/2018 Postoperative Complications 1/2018 Local Anesthetics and Ketamine 8/2017 Neuraxial Anesthesia 8/2017 Neuraxial Anesthesia (PBLD, Simulator) 8/2017 Patient Safety 8/2017 Patient Safety (PBLD/ Case scenarios) 7/2017 Milestones and Resident Evaluation System 2/2017 In-Training Exam Review Jeopardy - Obstetric Anesthesia 2/2017 Hematologic System Pharmacology 12/2016 Postoperative Complications 10/2016 Local Anesthetics and Ketamine 8/2016 Neuraxial Anesthesia 8/2016 Neuraxial Anesthesia (PBLD, Simulator) 7/2016 Milestones and Resident Evaluation System 7/2016 Patient Safety 7/2016 Patient Safety (PBLD/ Case scenarios)


3/2016 Hematologic System Pharmacology 1/2016 In-Training Exam Review Jeopardy - Obstetric Anesthesia 12/2015 Local Anesthetics and Ketamine 11/2015 Postoperative Complications 7/2015 Milestones and Resident Evaluation System 7/2015 Uptake and Distribution of Anesthetics 6/2015 Pharmacology Review 2/2015 Hematology Pharmacology 1/2015 Regional Anesthesia 10/2014 Local Anesthetics and Ketamine 7/2014 Uptake and Distribution of Anesthetics 6/2014 Review of Local Anesthetics and Spinal Anesthesia 3/2014 Postoperative Considerations 2/2014 Herbal Medications and Anesthesia/ Hepatic Disease and Anesthesia 1/2014 Vertebral Anatomy and Caudal Anesthesia 11/2013 General Anesthesia – Airway Devices

Anesthesiologist Assistant School Lectures (Pharmacology III/ ANMS 6220 001) 12/2018 Cardiovascular Medications 11/2018 Math for Calculating Concentrations/ Dilutions; Teratogenicity 11/2018 Oral Hypoglycemic Agents; Nutrition 10/2018 Anti-Psychotics; Herbal Medications 10/2018 Diuretics; Toxicology 9/2018 Antacids, Pro-kinetics, Anti-emetics 9/2018 Hemostatic Agents; Anticoagulants; Antifibrinolytics 9/2018 Anti-anxiety Medications; Dependence Treatment 9/2018 Steroids and NSAIDS 10/2017 Diuretics; Toxicology 10/2017 Anti-Psychotics; Herbal Medications 9/2017 Antacids, Pro-kinetics, Anti-emetics 9/2017 Hemostatic Agents; Anticoagulants; Antifibrinolytics 9/2017 Anti-anxiety Medications; Dependence Treatment 9/2017 Math for Calculating Concentrations/ Dilutions; Teratogenicity 9/2017 Steroids and NSAIDS 12/2016 Cardiovascular Medications 12/2016 Diuretics; Toxicology 11/2016 Anti-Psychotics; Herbal Medications 11/2016 Antacids, Pro-kinetics, Anti-emetics 11/2016 Oral Hypoglycemic Agents; Nutrition 10/2016 Hemostatic Agents; Anticoagulants; Antifibrinolytics 10/2016 Anti-anxiety Medications; Dependence Treatment 9/2016 Steroids and NSAIDS 9/2016 Math for Calculating Concentrations/ Dilutions; Teratogenicity 12/2015 Cardiovascular Medications 12/2015 Diuretics; Toxicology 11/2015 Anti-retrovirals; Herbal Medications 11/2015 Antacids, Pro-kinetics, Anti-emetics 11/2015 Oral Hypoglycemic Agents; Nutrition 11/2015 Insulin 10/2015 Hemostatic Agents; Anticoagulants; Antifibrinolytics 10/2015 Anti-anxiety Medications; Dependence Treatment


9/2015 Steroids and NSAIDS 9/2015 Anti-Epileptic Drugs; Cholesterol Drugs 9/2015 Math for Calculating Concentrations/ Dilutions; Teratogenicity 9/2015 Antibiotics Pharmacology and Classification 12/2014 Cardiovascular Medications 11/2014 Anti-Anxiety Medications 11/2014 Anti-Psychotic Medications 11/2014 Anti-Epileptic Medications 10/2014 Toxicology 10/2014 Oral Hypoglycemic Agents; Nutrition 10/2014 Insulin 9/2014 Diuretics; Herbal Medications 9/2014 Antacids, Pro-kinetics, Anti-emetics 9/2014 Hemostatic Agents; Anticoagulants; Antifibrinolytics 9/2014 Steroids and NSAIDS 9/2014 Antibiotics Pharmacology and Classification; Teratogenicity 8/2014 Math for Calculating Concentrations/ Dilutions; Teratogenicity

Multidisciplinary Simulation Instruction (Perioperative Services, University of Colorado Hospital)

6/2015 Malignant Hyperthermia and OR Fire 6/2014 Malignant Hyperthermia and OR Fire

Resident Simulation Instruction (Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado) 3/2014 Critical Events for Anesthesiology Residents 3/2014 Critical Events for Anesthesiology Residents

Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA) Part IV (Simulation) Instructor

1/2015 University of Colorado School of Medicine Center for Advancing Professional Excellence, Aurora, CO




3/2013 Northwestern University/ Northwestern Memorial Hospital Simulation Technology and Immersive Learning Center, Chicago, IL



Mentored Resident/ Fellow Lectures (Not otherwise listed)

2016 Redefining Sepsis – Updates from the Sepsis III Task Force Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO Grand Rounds


Josh Douin, CA-3 Resident

2014 Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO Senior Lecture Sarah Killeen, CA-3 Resident

2014 Rescue transesophageal echocardiography in the setting of cardiac arrest. Western Anesthesia Resident Conference Presentation Neil Mehta, CA-3 Resident

Curricular Development/ Course Leadership

National 2014 – 2019 Anesthesia Toolbox Online Educational Initiative

Co-Section Chief (Founding), Obstetric Anesthesia 2014 – 6/2016 OB Anesthesia Curriculum Design 2014 – 2015 (Led effort) OB Anesthesia Steering Committee 6/2016 – 2019

2013 START-PREP - CA-1 Online Board Review Curriculum § Spinal Block: Equipment, Indications, Contraindications, Factors

influencing Onset, Duration, Termination of Action, and Complications § Airway Management: Intubation and Tube Change Adjuncts: Bougies,

Soft and Rigid Tube Change Devices, Complications

Regional/ Local 2017 Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship Syllabus

Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado School of Medicine Developed New Curriculum/ Syllabus for Fellowship Program

2016 - 2017 PACU Anesthesiology Resident Rotation Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado School of Medicine, University of Colorado Hospital Rotation Director, Developed Syllabus & Rotation Curriculum

2014 – Present Pharmacology III Course Director ANMS 6220 Anesthesiology Assistant School – Semester 4 University of Colorado School of Medicine Developed Curriculum/ Syllabus, Revised 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

2014 Obstetric Anesthesiology Rotation Syllabus Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado School of Medicine Revision 2014

Administrative Positions (Dept. of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado SOM)

2018 - present Associate Residency Program Director

2017 - present Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship Program Director

2014 – 2019 Course Director, ANMS 6220 (Pharmacology III), CUSOM

Clinical Attending Duties


2013 - present Supervision and bedside/ intraoperative teaching of residents, Labor and Delivery/ Obstetric Anesthesia service. 25 hours/ week (call inclusive)

2013 - present Supervision and bedside/ intraoperative teaching of residents, Labor and Delivery/ University of Colorado Hospital Operating rooms. 25 hours/ week (call inclusive)

BIBLIOGRAPHY PUBLICATIONS Peer Reviewed Journals

1. Mullen E, Brown RM, Osborne TF, Shay NF. Soy isoflavones affect sterol regulatory element binding proteins (SREBPs) and SREBP-related genes in HepG2 cells. J Nutr 2004;134(11):2942-7.

2. Rachel M. Kacmar, Jill M. Mhyre, Barbara M. Scavone, Andrea J. Fuller, Paloma Toledo. The Use of Postpartum Hemorrhage Protocols in United States Academic Obstetric Anesthesia Units. Anesth Analg Oct 2014;119(4):906-910.

3. Rachel M. Kacmar, Gildasio S. DeOliveira, Robert McCarthy, Cynthia A. Wong. Status of obstetric anesthesiology fellowship research education in the USA and Canada: a 2013 survey of fellowship program directors. Int J Obstet Anesth 2015;24:193-4.

4. Lynn M. Yee, Rachel M. Kacmar, Janelle R. Bolden. Basal Transethmoidal Encephalocele and Malignant Hypertension in a Parturient with a Seizure Disorder: A Case Report. J Reprod Med 2015;60(1-2):55-7.

5. Richardson S, Kacmar R, Hawkins J, Eltzschig HK, Kleck C, Burger E, Hodges J. Use of continuous fetal heart rate monitoring during discectomy at 24 weeks of gestation. Int J Obstet Anesth 2016;25:95-6.

6. Kacmar RM, Davidson, BM, Victor M, Bullard K, Melendez J. Using an at-risk salary model to improve throughput in academic medical center operating rooms. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia 2016;34:416-9.

7. Fernandez-Bustamante A, Bartels K, Clavijo C, Scott BK, Kacmar R, Bullard K, Moss AFD, Henderson W, Juarez-Colunga E, Jameson L. Preoperatively screened obstructive sleep apnea is associated with worse postoperative outcomes than previously diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea. Anesth Analg 2017;125(2):593-602.

Books (Editorships)

1. Advanced Perioperative Crisis Management Section Editor, Obstetric Crises 19 Chapters recruited/ edited Editors: Matthew McEvoy, Cory Furse Oxford University Press August 2017

Invited Journal Articles

1. Riveros-Perez E, Kacmar R. Peripartum Care of the Jehovah’s Witness Patient. Clin Obstet Gynecol 2017;60(2):394-404.


2. Kacmar RM. Safety interventions on the labor and delivery unit. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2017;30(3):287-293.

3. Papazian, J., Kacmar, R., "Obstetric Hemorrhage: Prevention, Recognition, Treatment." Advances in Anesthesia. 35 (2017) 65-93.

Editorials

1. Rachel M. Kacmar, Jill M. Mhyre. The Continued Crisis of Maternal Mortality: Is Consolidation of Care the Answer? Anesthesia & Analgesia 2019;130(1):49-51.

Book Chapters

1. Kacmar RM, Park CS. Roomsmanship. In: Gallagher CJ, Lewis M, Schwengel D, Ginsberg S, Park CS, eds. Anesthesia Unplugged, 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Professional; 2012.

2. Rachel M. Kacmar, Andrea J. Fuller. Epidural Analgesia and Anesthesia. In: Duke JC, Keech BM, eds. Duke’s Anesthesia Secrets, 5th Ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2015.

3. Samuel Gilliland, Rachel M. Kacmar. Massive Transfusion Protocols. In: Berger J, Freeman B, eds. Anesthesiology Core Review Part Two: ADVANCED Exam. McGraw-Hill Professional; 2016.

4. Rachel M. Kacmar, Andrea J. Traynor. Physiology of Pregnancy. In: Baysinger C, Bucklin B, Gambling D, eds. Practical Approach to Obstetric Anesthesia, 2nd Ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2016.

5. Rachel M. Kacmar. Introduction to Peripartum Urgencies and Emergencies for the Anesthesia Provider. In: McEvoy MD and Furse CM, eds. Advanced Perioperative Crisis Management, Oxford University Press; 2017.

6. Rachel M. Kacmar, Robert Gaiser. Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy. In: Chestnut D, Wong CA, Tsen LC, Ngan Kee WD, Beilin Y, Mhyre JM, eds. Chestnut’s Obstetric Anesthesia: Principles and Practice, Sixth Edition. Philadelphia, PA:Elsevier Saunders; 2018.

7. Jason Papazian, Rachel M. Kacmar. Neuraxial Analgesia and Anesthesia. In: Keech BM, Laterza R. eds. Duke’s Anesthesia Secrets, 6th Ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2019.

Peer Reviewed Online Lectures/ Educational Modules

1. Kacmar, R. (2015). OB Lecture 1 Online 3 Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy. Anesthesia Education Toolbox. Published 06/30/15. https://collectedmed.com/index.php/article/article/article_display/14/3339.

2. Papazian, J. Kacmar, R. (2017). PBLD 10 Management of Patient With Previous Back Surgery. Anesthesia Education Toolbox: Published 06/21/2017. https://collectedmed.com/index.php/article/article/article_display/14/5736

Letters to the Editor

1. Christine S. Park, Jeanette R. Bauchat, Rachel Kacmar, Biljana Milicic, Ken B. Johnson, Keith E. Littlewood, David J. Murray, and John R. Boulet. Using Simulation to Study Speaking Up and Team Performance [Letter to the Editor].


Anesth Analg 2013;116:1183-1184.

Expert Opinions/ White Papers 1. Kacmar RM, Editor. Contributions by SOAP Patient Safety Committee

Members. Every Woman Who Delivers by Cesarean Delivery Deserves a Pre-operative Huddle. Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Website (soap.org). Posted August 2014.

Newsletter Articles

1. Kacmar RM, Pian-Smith MCM. Critical Communication in Labor and Delivery: Why It’s Hard- How to do it Better. SOAP Newsletter 2013 Winter.

2. Kacmar RM, Editor. Contributions by Heather Nixon, May Pian-Smith, Stephen Pratt, Rishimani Adsumelli. How We Do It: Multidisciplinary Communication. SOAP Newsletter 2014 Summer.

3. Kacmar, RM, Editor. Contributions by Paula Craigo, Grant Lynde, Jill Mhyre, Stephen Pratt. SOAP Patient Safety Committee “How We Do It” Expert Opinion: Institutional Preparation for the Obstetric Patient with Ebola. SOAP Newsletter 2015 Winter.

4. Kacmar, RM, Editor. Contributions by Jill Mhyre, Heather Nixon, Edward McGonigal. SOAP Patient Safety Committee “How We Do It” Expert Opinion: Airway Equipment and Training. SOAP Newsletter 2015 Summer.

5. Kacmar, RM, Mhyre JM. Practices to Ensure Adequate Venous Access and Safe Drug Administration During Transfer to the Operating Room for Emergency Cesarean Delivery. APSF Newsletter Oct 2015;30(2):23-24,42-43.

6. Kacmar, RM, Editor. Contributions by Ramon Abola, May Pian-Smith, Emily McQuaid-Hanson, Jill Mhyre. SOAP Patient Safety Committee “How We Do It” Expert Opinion: NPO Guidelines on Labor and Delivery. SOAP Newsletter 2016 Spring.

7. Kacmar, RM, Editor. Contributions by Eva Szabo, Ashley Storey, Richard Wissler, Paula Craigo. SOAP Patient Safety Committee “How We Do It” Expert Opinion: Criteria for Blood Product Preparation and Availability. SOAP Newsletter 2016 Summer.

8. Kacmar RM. Simplifying MOCA 2.0 Part 4 – How to Capitalize on Safety and Quality Activities on Labor and Delivery. SOAP Newsletter 2017 Winter.

9. Kacmar RM, Editor. Contributions by Jennifer Banayan, Jean Miles, Cristina Wood. SOAP Patient Safety Committee “How We Do It” Expert Opinion: Hemorrhage Carts: Improving Maternal Safety. SOAP Newsletter 2017 Spring.

10. Kacmar RM, Editor. Contributions by Ramon Abola, Unyime Ituk, Joanna Kountanis, Emily Sharpe. SOAP Patient Safety Committee “How We Do It” Expert Opinion: Quality Assurance on Labor and Delivery. SOAP Newsletter 2017 Summer.

11. Jonathan A. Lipps, Becky J. Wong, Rachel M. Kacmar, Talia K. Ben-Jacob. MOCA 2.0 Made Easy. ASA Monitor March 2018, 82:34-37.


12. Grace Lim, Rachel Kacmar. Critical Intravenous Fluids Shortages after Hurricane Maria: Safe Strategies on Labor and Delivery. SOAP Newsletter 2018 Winter.

13. Kacmar RM, Editor. Contributions by Carolyn Weiniger, Yaakov Beilin, Phil Rubin, Jennifer Dominguez. SOAP Patient Safety Committee “How We Do It” Expert Opinion: Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Morbid Obesity on Labor and Delivery. SOAP Newsletter 2018 Winter.

14. Kacmar RM, Editor. Contributions by Shelly Norris, Emily Sharpe, Edward McGonigal, Unyime Ituk. SOAP Patient Safety Committee “How We Do It” Expert Opinion: Oxytocin Protocols on Labor and Delivery. SOAP Newsletter 2018 Summer.

15. Kacmar RM, Editor. Contributions by Emily Sharpe, Carolyn Weiniger, Steven Pratt, Sonal Zambare, Sharon Abramovitz. SOAP Patient Safety Committee “How We Do It” Expert Opinion: Tranexamic Acid Administration. SOAP Newsletter 2018 Summer.

16. Kacmar RM, Editor. Contributions by Tess McÇlung, Michaela Farber, Britany Raymond, Jill Mhyre. SOAP Patient Safety Committee “How We Do It” Expert Opinion: Utilization of the Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) Device. SOAP Newsletter 2019 Winter.

17. Kacmar RM, Editor. Contributions by Dan Drzymalski, Unyime Ituk, Sarah Hall. SOAP Patient Safety Committee “How We Do It” Expert Opinion: Isobaric Bupivacaine for Cesarean Delivery. SOAP Newsletter 2019 Winter.

18. Kacmar RM, Gerber J. Maternal Early Warning Systems. ASA Monitor April 2019; 83:12-14.

ABSTRACT PRESENTATION/ MODERATION National Abstract/ Poster Moderations

1. Obstetric Anesthesia: Labor Analgesia, Outcomes, Hemorrhage Poster Discussion Session PD12-2 Rachel M. Kacmar, Jill M. Mhyre American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting 2014

2. Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology: Labor Analgesia, Intrapartum Fever and PDPH Poster Discussion Session PD12-2 Rachel M. Kacmar, Arvind Palanisamy American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting 2015

3. Poster Session 4 Rachel M. Kacmar Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Annual Meeting 2016

4. Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology: Poster Session PO12-2 Rachel M. Kacmar, Jill M. Mhyre American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting 2016

5. Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology: Poster Session EA12-3 Rachel M. Kacmar, Arvind Palanisamy


American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting 2018

6. Scientific Poster Session #2 Rachel M. Kacmar, Elizabeth Lange Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting 2019

Poster Session Director

7. Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology II: Poster Session OR12-2. Rachel M. Kacmar, Melissa Bauer American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting 2019

National Abstract/ Poster Presentations

1. Use of Transthoracic Echocardiography in the Management of Labor in a Parturient with Severe Pulmonary HTN in Whom Pulmonary Artery Catheterization was Unsuccessful Rachel M. Kacmar, Heather Nixon, Nicole Higgins American Society of Anesthesiologists 2011 – Poster Presentation Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting 2011 Oral Presentation (Resident & Medical Student Forum – Third Place Award)

2. Diabetes Insipidus as a Heralding Sign of Placental Abruption Rachel M. Kacmar, Christine S. Park Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting 2012 Resident & Medical Student Forum Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation

3. Role-dependent Decrement in Information Recall During Team Management of Simulated Critical Event Rachel M. Kacmar, Luke Theilken, Ljuba Stojiljkovic, Meghan Bhave, Christine S. Park International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) 2012 Poster Presentation, Moderated

4. Peripartum Management of a Patient Status-Post Four Liver Transplants Silas J. Hoxie, Rachel M. Kacmar, Laurie A. Chalifoux Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting 2013 Poster Presentation, Moderated (Mentor on Project)

5. Encephalocele: A Rare Contraindication to Neuraxial Technique Thomas T. Klumpner, Rachel M. Kacmar, Nicole Higgins Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting 2013 Poster Presentation, Moderated (Mentor on Project)

6. Risk Factors for Severe Infection Following Cesarean Delivery Rachel M. Kacmar, K. Grace Lim, Paloma Toledo, Robert J. McCarthy, Cynthia A. Wong Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting 2013 Poster Presentation, Moderated

7. The Use of Postpartum Hemorrhage Protocols in United States Obstetric Anesthesia Units Rachel M. Kacmar, Barbara M. Scavone, Jill M. Mhyre, Andrea J. Fuller, Paloma Toledo Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting 2013 Poster Presentation, Moderated American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting 2013


Oral Presentation, Moderated

8. The Use of an Early Skills Tasklist During The First Six Weeks of Anesthesiology Residency Rachel M. Kacmar, Daniel Fagin, Christine S. Park Society for Education in Anesthesia Spring Meeting 2013 Poster Presentation, Moderated

9. Entrustable Professional Activities for Anesthesiology Residents: A Novel Approach to the Milestones Project Rachel M. Kacmar, Joy L. Hawkins, Nathaen Weitzel Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA) Meeting 2014 Poster Presentation, Moderated Society for Education in Anesthesia Spring Meeting 2014 Poster Presentation, Moderated

10. Status of Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship Research Education in North America: A Survey of Fellowship Program Directors Rachel M. Kacmar, Gildasio S. De Oliveira, Cynthia A. Wong Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting 2014 Poster Presentation, Moderated

11. Effect of Gender and Age on Perioperative Pulse Pressure Alison Brainard, Erik Nelson, Ken Bullard, Rachel Kacmar, Ben Scott, Ana Fernandez-Bustamante, Leslie Jameson American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting 2014 Poster Presentation, Moderated

12. Preoperative Systolic Hypertension is Associated with Exaggerated Intraoperative Blood Pressure Variability Ken Bullard, Rachel M Kacmar, Ana Fernandez- Bustamante, Alison Brainard, Benjamin Scott, Karsten Bartels, Eric Nelson, Leslie Jameson American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting 2014 Poster Presentation, Moderated

13. Blood Pressure Variation Following Midazolam Administration in Patients With and Without Preoperative Hypertension Rachel M. Kacmar, Alison Brainard, Benjamin Scott, Karsten Bartels, Ana Fernandez-Bustamante, Leslie Jameson American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting 2014 Poster Presentation, Moderated

14. MH – Help I’m on Fire! Alison Brainard, Rachel Kacmar Society for Education in Anesthesia Annual Meeting 2015 Poster Presentation, Moderated

15. Double Trouble: A Case of Subglottic Stenosis and Thrombocytopenia in a Parturient Jennifer Wu, Joy Hawkins, Rachel M. Kacmar Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting 2015 Poster Presentation, Moderated (Mentor on Project)

16. Type A Aortic Dissection Following Vaginal Delivery in the Setting of Severe Preeclampsia


Emily McQuaid-Hanson, Rachel M. Kacmar Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting 2015 Poster Presentation, Moderated (Mentor on Project)

17. Perioperative Management of a Parturient Undergoing Discectomy for Cauda Equina Syndrome Shaina Richardson, Holger Eltzschig, Joy Hawkins, Rachel M. Kacmar Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting 2015 Poster Presentation, Moderated (Mentor on Project)

18. How Well Do We Teach Obstetric Anesthesia To Our Residents? An Analysis of ABA ITE Results Rachel M. Kacmar, Andrea J. Traynor, Joy L. Hawkins Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting 2015 Poster Presentation, Moderated

19. What Obstacles Impede On-Time First Case Starts and Efficient Case Turnovers as Determined by Anesthesia Providers? Matthew Victor, Kenneth Bullard, Rachel M. Kacmar, Jose Melendez American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting 2015 Poster Presentation, Moderated

20. Malignant Hyperthermia in the Emergency Department: A Survey of Residency Program Directors Rachel M. Kacmar, Michael Gisondi, Cynthia A. Wong American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting 2015 Poster Presentation, Moderated

21. Quality Activity Reduces Incidence of PONV in High-Risk Patients but Not Low-Risk Patients Rachel M. Kacmar, Kenneth Bullard, Leslie Jameson American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting 2015 Poster Presentation, Moderated

22. Dilation and Delivery: Management of Post-viable Parturients with Severe Subglottic Stenosis Jason Papazian, Joseph Morabito, Matthew Victor, Rachel Kacmar, Cristina Wood Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting 2017 Poster Presentation, Moderated (Mentor on Project)

23. Multidisciplinary Team Management of Vaginal Delivery with Severe Aplastic Anemia Jennifer Hong, Rachel Kacmar Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting 2017 Poster Presentation, Moderated (Mentor on Project)

24. Analysis of YouTube Content Regarding Labor Epidurals and Pain Relief During Labor Jennifer Hong, Joy Hawkins, Cristina Wood, Rachel Kacmar Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Annual Meeting 2019 Poster Presentation, Moderated (Mentor on Project)

Regional/ Local Abstract/ Poster Presentations


1. Use of Transthoracic Echocardiography in the Management of Labor in a Parturient with Severe Pulmonary HTN in Whom Pulmonary Artery Catheterization was Unsuccessful Rachel M. Kacmar, Heather Nixon, Nicole Higgins Midwest Anesthesiology Resident Conference 2011 Oral Presentation

2. Anesthetic Management for Repeat Cesarean Delivery in a Jehovah’s Witness Complicated by Difficult Intubation and Aspiration Rachel M. Kacmar, Christopher R. Cambic Midwest Anesthesiology Resident Conference 2012 – Oral Presentation 1st Place Award (Obstetrical Anesthesia)

3. Anesthesia Resident Supervision and Its Implication to Patient Safety Rachel M. Kacmar, Gildasio S. De Oliveira Midwest Anesthesiology Resident Conference 2012 – Oral Presentation 1st Place Award (Patient Safety)

4. Role-dependent Decrement in Information Recall During Team Management of Simulated Critical Event Rachel M. Kacmar, Luke Theilken, Ljuba Stojiljkovic, Meghan Bhave, Christine S Park Midwest Anesthesiology Resident Conference 2012 – Oral Presentation 1st Place FAER Award (Education-Simulation)

OTHER ACTIVITIES/ SERVICE

2014 – 2020 Board of Directors Foundation at Rolling Hills Golden, CO

2011 “No Pain” Labor N’ Delivery Nanjing, China

2007, 2008 Bears Care Chicago, IL

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