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Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine

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Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine

Our Vision

We aspire to redefine what is possible in anesthesiology, perioperative, and pain care through clinical excellence, discovery, and education.

Our Mission

We serve humanity by increasing access to excellent clinical care; advancing the practice of anesthesiology through interdisciplinary research and innovation; and training the next generation of anesthesiology clinicians and leaders.

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Our Principles


Excellence


People


Discovery


Collaboration


Stewardship

Upcoming Events

Nov 20 or Dec 4, 2026

Center for Patient Simulation

Simulation Training for MOCA® 

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Feb 7-11, 2027

Westgate Park City Resort & Spa

72nd Annual Update in Anesthesiology

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Feb 7-11, 2027

Westgate Park City Resort & Spa

Inaugural Cancer Pain Summit

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Dates TBA

Center for Patient Simulation (Open to all U of U providers)

Advanced Perioperative Skill Development

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Recent News

We're Hiring!

Explore exciting career opportunities in anesthesiology and make a difference with U of U Health.

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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..."

Anesthesiology touches nearly every moment of care. 

Help us redefine what's possible.