Overview
Dr. Peter K. Yi's work focuses on advancing education and innovation in anesthesiology and pain medicine, with interests spanning curriculum development, simulation-based learning, and addressing disparities in pain management. Dr. Yi research include enhancing procedural skills using innovative teaching tools, such as VR simulations for pain management and improving equity in healthcare education. Additionally, opportunities exist to contribute to projects on opioid use, patient outcomes after pain interventions, and optimizing multidisciplinary approaches to pain management. With Dr. Yi's role as Pain Medicine Fellowship Director and his experience in education, mentorship, and clinical innovation, he seeks to promote both scholarly and practical applications of anesthesiology and pain medicine.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
·
2020 - Present
Anesthesiology, Pain Management,
Anesthesiology
Recent Publications
Case report: Dorsal root ganglion stimulator lead fracture.
Journal Article Pain Pract · April 2024 BACKGROUND: One of the unique advances in neuromodulation for chronic pain has been spinal cord stimulators (SCS) and dorsal root ganglion stimulators (DRG-S). These devices have aided in conditions such as neuropathic pain, complex regional pain syndromes ... Full text Link to item CiteTeaching images: intrathecal pump catheter aneurysm.
Journal Article Pain Med · July 5, 2023 Full text Link to item CiteMultidisciplinary simulation of local anaesthetic systemic toxicity improves diagnostic and treatment skills and self-confidence for pain clinic procedural staff.
Journal Article BMJ Open Qual · April 2023 UNLABELLED: Local anaesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) is a rare complication after outpatient interventional pain procedures, which can present as an emergent and life-threatening condition. Proficiency and confidence in managing this rare situation neces ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Duke Well-being Essentials Program for the Current and Future Health Workforce
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEHealth Educator · Awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration · 2022 - 2025Nerve Pain Treatment Techniques
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Abbott Laboratories · 2022 - 2022Neuromodulation for nerve pain treatment and kyphoplasty for compression fracture techniques
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Medtronic, Inc. · 2021 - 2021View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Temple University ·
2003
M.D.