Outside the operating room, movement is how I reset and recharge. Rock climbing challenges me to stay focused, trust my strength, and commit to the next move—lessons that extend well beyond the wall. Bharatanatyam (an Indian dance style) grounds me in rhythm, discipline, and expression, reminding me that internal strength can be both powerful and … [Read more...] about Beyond Anesthesia: What Keeps Me Grounded
Rendez-vous with the Editor-in-Chief: Interview with Dr. Lakshmikumar Venkat Raghavan
For this issue of the SNACC Newsletter, it is my honour to interview Dr. Lakshmikumar Venkat Raghavan. Dr. Venkat Raghavan is a Professor at the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine in the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine. He completed his medical school and anesthesia training in India. He then completed further anesthesia training in the United … [Read more...] about Rendez-vous with the Editor-in-Chief: Interview with Dr. Lakshmikumar Venkat Raghavan
Membership Committee Update
Dear Colleagues, It is a privilege to serve as Chair of the Membership Committee for SNACC. I would like to begin by sincerely thanking Dr. Fenghua Li for his steady leadership and dedication to strengthening our membership community. His efforts have created a strong framework upon which we can continue to build. Over the past several months, the Committee has taken a … [Read more...] about Membership Committee Update
Education Committee Update
Thank you to each of our SNACC Education Committee members for their continued contributions to our educational endeavors! The PBLD subcommittee, led by Dr. Shaun Gruenbaum (sgruenbaum@gmail.com), recently completed their review of new PBLD topics for the upcoming meeting. Thank you to all our members who submitted excellent topic ideas! These sessions were incredibly … [Read more...] about Education Committee Update
Trainee Engagement Committee Update
Happy New Year! 2026 is upon us. This is a great time to look back on all that we accomplished in 2025 and look forward to 2026. We continue to see the success of our Neuroanesthesia Advanced Classroom and Basic Classroom. This great resource is available to share with your trainees while on their Neurosurgical Anesthesia rotations. As a reminder, this is largely a free … [Read more...] about Trainee Engagement Committee Update
