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Deborah Silverstein grew up in windy Oklahoma City before heading to Emory University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy in 1993, followed by a doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine (Bull Dawgs!) in 1997. She completed a small animal rotating internship at the University of Georgia in 1998, then spent 3 years at the University of California, Davis as a resident in small animal Emergency and Critical Care. She obtained Diplomate status in 2001, then moved to Philadelphia to join the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania. She is currently a Professor and Section Chief of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine in the Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Her clinical research interests include cardiovascular shock, sepsis, resuscitation therapy, ARDS, and microcirculatory perfusion.
Dr. Silverstein has edited 2 textbooks, over 40 manuscripts, and more than 40 book chapters. She has been invited to lecture nationally and internationally and greatly enjoys teaching (and learning from) all levels of ECC enthusiasts. Dr. Silverstein has been fortunate to have the opportunity to work with VECCS through participation on the VECCS Gives Committee (formerly known as the VECC Foundation Board) and chairing the Grant Review committee, as well as with ACVECC as a Regent, Scientific Committee Chair, Vice President, and member of the Resident Training Committee. She is dedicated to the continued advancement and support of veterinary emergency and critical care medicine, especially the next generation of veterinarians and nurses, through her efforts working with VECCS, ACVECC, and Penn Vet
Please join the VECCS Board of Directors in a warm and whole-hearted congratulations to Dr. Silverstein.
Thank you for your years of dedication and service to VECCS!
Presently Emeritus Professor, University of Pennsylvania for 30’years
Lisa has 25+ years of experience in the field of Veterinary Medicine. She has a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in 3D Fine Art with a concentration in Metals from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia, PA, and studied Animal Science at the University of Delaware. Lisa became an LVT in 2008, obtained her Veterinary Technician Specialist Credentialing in Emergency and Critical Care in 2014, and graduated with a Master of Science degree in Veterinary Forensic Sciences from the University of Florida in 2016. Lisa is a Technician Manager at BluePearl Pet Hospital – Christiana in Delaware, and enjoys working shifts in ER, ICU, and surgery. Lisa is a RECOVER Certified Instructor and provides RACE approved CE lectures to technicians on topics including RECOVER BLS and ALS CPR training and hands-on certification, Wound Management and Bandaging, Triage, Biosecurity in Veterinary Practice, and Veterinary Forensics. She provides training to K9 Search and Rescue groups and Animal Control Officers on topics including Triage, First Aid, CPR, and Animal Evidence Collection. Lisa also serves on the Board of the Delaware Veterinary Medical Association as the Technician Representative and is on the Advisory Board of the Rowan College Veterinary Technology Program.
Please join the VECCS Board of Directors in a warm and whole-hearted congratulations to Lisa.
Thank you for your years of dedication and service to VECCS!