Dr. Ron George 🇨🇦 #Anesthesiologist

#OBAnes workforce data isn’t just descriptive, it’s a lever for maternal safety.

#OBAnes workforce challenges are; - Patient safety problems - Equity problems - Justice problems Rising complexity + demand + limited staff creates predictable risk Reliable access to obstetric anesthesia should not depend on geography, resources, or luck Thank you #OAAASM2026

One of the most important reframes from the meeting: Safety is not: “Work harder. Be more careful” Safety comes from: • Reliable systems • Reliable escalation pathways Algorithms and protocols matter. • Reduce ambiguity • Lower cognitive load #OAAASM2026 #OBAnes

Thanks to all of my @OAAinfo friends for inviting me to be part of #OAAASM2026 in Liverpool #OBAnes

Our faculty member, Dr. Michael Furdyna, will be leading next week's @SOAPHQ fellow webinar, on maternal cardiac arrest. As part of this, he will be discussing his newly published paper using the @MPOGASPIRE database to study anesthetic management of maternal cardiac arrest!

Much better picture of @SOAPHQ President @Ron_George’s Panel on “Expanding Access to Safe and Equitable Anesthesia Care” at #SOAPAM2026 #OBAnes

Wonderful to see so many great sessions & friends at #SOAPAM2026, #IARS2026, & SOCCA 2026 in Montreal – including FAER Board Chair Dr. Chas Emala & President & CSO – & @IARS360 Board member! – Dr. Max Kelz, & #FAERgrantees Drs. Keith Vogt, Leah Acker, Elizabeth Townsend, & Andrew McKinstry-Wu!

Congratulations to @DrMarkZ, recipient of this year's @SOAPHQ Distinguished Services Award! Also a pleasure to meet with Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, #anesthesiologist and Secretary of @PAHumanServices. Many valuable connections made in Montreal at #SOAPAM2026.

"Doctors Back to School” at #SOAPAM2026 connects diverse high school students with healthcare professionals for an interactive hour of career exploration, Q&A, and hands-on simulation—designed to inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders. 🎒✨

The good times keep rolling at #SOAPAM2026, #IARS2026, & SOCCA 2026 in Montreal! We were thrilled to see a number of #FAERgrantee superstars present today – including Drs. Brittany Burton (2025 SOAP-FAER MRTG), Tori Sutherland (2022 MRTG), Theodora Wingert (2025 MRTG), Mike Devinney (2018 RFG & 2021 GEMSSTAR), Mitra Heshmati (2020 MRTG), & Stacie Deiner (2011 GEMSSTAR)! Excited for more great content to come! #Anesthesiology #Research

Dr Caitlin Sutton moderates the “Awake and in Pain: Addressing a Crisis in #OBAnes” with panel including @aljabut @hnixon147 @TraceyVogelMD at #SOAPAM2026

@aljabut “A person’s report of an experience as pain should be respected” “Verbal description is only one of several behaviors to express pain” -Some patients can’t verbalize pain Not ALL pain is traumatic. Important learning points from Dr. @TraceyVogelMD #SOAPAM2026 #OBAnes

@aljabut @TraceyVogelMD “You are the only one who can tell us what are you feeling and we will believe you. Dr. Christina Wood provides excellent guidance for communicating with our patients in the operating room. #SOAPAM2026 #OBAnes @Denbroncs12

@aljabut @TraceyVogelMD What about emergent deliveries? We can still cover many of these important discussions in an abbreviated manner while still being patient-focused. #SOAPAM2026 #OBAnes @TraceyVogelMD

SOAP 2026 day 1 has been a remarkable moment for our community. Our largest meeting to date and a powerful reflection of where obstetric anesthesiology is headed. The President’s Panel was a particular highlight 😉 #SOAPAM2026 #ObstetricAnesthesia #PatientCenteredCare #OBAnes

We’re thrilled to be at the @SOAPHQ Annual Meeting in Montréal this weekend! Our faculty and residents are presenting, leading discussions, and sharing new research in obstetric anesthesia. Check out our session schedule and join us at #SOAPAM2026. ➡️ z.umn.edu/SOAPschedule

Distinguished President’s Panel from @Ron_George at #SOAPAM2026 including doyens of #OBAnes spanning a generation.