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. 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.
Putting the patient first in the clinic, classroom, and laboratory.
Upcoming Events
Faculty Development: Crisis Resource Management
Date: November 11, 2025
Time: 5-7pm
Location: Center for Patient Simulation
Participants will practice recognizing unstable conditions, assigning roles, restoring oxygenation, managing CPR and medication administration, and making disposition decisions.
Simulation Training for MOCA®
Date: November 21, 2025
Time: 6:30am-2:30pm
Location: Center for Patient Simulation
This comprehensive course enables ABA diplomates to fulfill the Practice Performance Assessment and Improvement (PPAI) requirement for MOCA while earning AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits and renewing their ACLS certification.
71st Annual Update in Anesthesiology
Dates: February 8-12, 2026
Time: 7am-9am, 4pm-7pm
Location: Westgate Park City Resort & Spa
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.
Our Mission
Message from the Chair
On behalf of all our faculty, residents, fellows, researchers, advanced practice clinicians, and administrative staff, welcome to University of Utah Health Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine.
We have a long tradition of excellence in clinical care, scientific investigation, and training in anesthesiology and related fields such as pain medicine, intensive care, and bioengineering. Our philosophical approach to governance is grounded in three aspirations: striving for professional excellence, achieving optimal work-life balance, and treating each other like family. By meeting these aspirations, we create a unique environment for the professional development of everyone in our department.
Talmage D. Egan, MD
Chair
