Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine
Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine
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Welcome!
Welcome to the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine, housed within the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah. We are an academic practice focused on the traditional triad of missions of a university based department.
Putting the patient first in the clinic, classroom, and laboratory.
Our Mission
We seek to serve humanity through world‐class clinical care, innovative training, and impactful research, putting the patient first in the clinic, classroom, and laboratory.
Our Vision
We aspire to be a world leader in anesthesiology, perioperative, & pain medicine through increasing access to excellent clinical care for our communities, advancing health and our practice through interdisciplinary innovation and research, & training the next generation of anesthesiology clinicians & leaders
Our Values
- Clinical excellence that drives questions and discovery
- Research and entrepreneurship that provide scalable solutions
- Education that sustains our academic culture and leadership pipeline
Upcoming Events
Advanced Perioperative Skill Development
Upcoming Dates:
- June 11, 2026: Single Lung Isolation
Hands-on, simulation-based training led by board-certified anesthesiologists to refine perioperative skills and strengthen readiness for high-risk scenarios. Open to U of U Anesthesiology faculty and colleagues across departments and institutions.
Simulation Training for MOCA®
Upcoming Dates:
- November 20, 2026
- December 4, 2026
This 8-hour comprehensive course enables ABA diplomates to fulfill the Practice Performance Assessment and Improvement (PPAI) requirement for MOCA, earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits, and renew their ACLS certification—all in one program.
72nd Annual Update in Anesthesiology
February 7-11, 2027
This premier week-long event brings together anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, anesthesia assistants, residents, and medical students for a comprehensive review of the latest advances in the field.
A Message from the Chair
From my first days at University of Utah Health, what has stood out most is the extraordinary combination of people, purpose, and possibility. Together, we are uniquely positioned to expand access to excellent care across the Mountain West while advancing anesthesiology through discovery, innovation, and education—driving our aspiration to be a world leader in anesthesiology, perioperative medicine, and pain medicine...
