Mark Bicket, MD, PhD, FASA

Risky alcohol use can increase post-operative complications, yet pre-operative alcohol screening is inconsistent. @MarkBicket's group found AUDIT-C is a feasible screening tool that could help identify at-risk patients if integrated system-wide. doi.org/10.1097/AS9.00…

⏰ Time is running out to save on #ASRAFALL25 registration! Sign up by Thursday, September 18 to take advantage of discounted rates for the upcoming meeting in Austin, TX. We can't wait to see you all soon! asra.com/pain

The Chronic Pain & Fatigue #Research Center at @UMich is seeking applications for the HEAL National K12 Clinical Pain Career Development Award! Download additional info: files.constantcontact.com/bc079eb3601/23… Register for informational webinar held 9/15 @ 4-5pm EDT: umich.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Many thanks to Brian Bateman at @stanfordanes for collaborating on this piece Citation: Bicket MC, Bateman BT. Long-Term Opioid Therapy for Pain: What Is Known About Harms—and Still Not Known About Benefits. JAMA. Published online August 27, 2025. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.13225 [11/11]

The takeaway: Prescription opioid harms are higher than we thought. But without robust data on benefits, risk mitigation will always be incomplete. What’s the first step toward balanced, safe, and compassionate opioid policy and pain care? 👇 [10/11]

Prescription opioid harms are worse than the headlines suggest. Our new JAMA Viewpoint shows where FDA oversight hasn’t kept pace—and how to fix it. jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/… 🧵 [1/11]

I’m excited to speak at the upcoming @ASRA_Society webinar on Cannabis and Surgery this Tuesday, June 10, from 4-5 pm ET with @dr_rajgupta and Dr. Asike Join us to explore the impact of cannabinoids on surgical care. Anesthesiologists, surgeons, physicians, nurses, and anyone interested in the perioperative period—this is a fantastic opportunity to gain evidence-based insights. Register for free at asra.com/webinars and let’s dive into this important topic together! #CannabisInSurgery #MedTwitter #ASRA

#Anesthesiology scientists take note - applications for FAER’s Fall 2025 Grant Cycle are now open! Available #FAERgrants include the Mentored Research Training Grant, Research in Education Grant, and Research Fellowship Grant. Learn more & apply at FAER.org/Grants!

asahq.org/faer/about/new… Congrats to the 2025 recipients of the Advanced Medical Student Research Fellowship!🥳 Building on the #FAERmsarf program, Mr Greene & @rebeccanikatsai will spend up to 1yr focusing on #anesthesiology #research & receiving further training via the AMSRF

@LKelley_Quon Great presentation and updates on all your efforts to improve care for children and teens, including opioid stewardship, with @HOPE_sci_lab

Thank you @UMichAnesthesia! Just finished a great visit with my favorite Michigan peeps & @PCORI partners @MarkBicket @drchadb @kaopingchua @perrone_erin @michigan_open Especially loved walk & talks w @MichaelEnglesbe & @jdimick1 Be sure to check out the #Peony garden!

“Becoming an Anesthesiologist-Scientist” is only 1 week away! Presented by FAER & @A_P_S_A, this webinar offers insights from #FAERgrantees & leaders on how to thrive when pursuing #anesthesiology #research. Don’t miss out – register at 5/22 at the link: physicianscientists.org/page/interacti…

@LKelley_Quon Congratulations Lorraine! 👏🏻

Grateful for the honor of presenting the Luck-Raffensperger Lecture at @LurieChildrens yesterday. And such a treat to catch up with fellow @NCHPedSurg alum @mehulvraval & learn about #OpioidStewardship initiatives @LuriePedSurg