Air pollution has been linked to a host of poor health outcomes, from respiratory infections to suicide risk. Now, new research in the Wasatch Front of Utah—which occasionally experiences the...
For the millions of people living with fibromyalgia, effective treatment has long been elusive. The condition — characterized by widespread chronic pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties — is notoriously difficult...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a moment to pause and reflect on something that matters deeply to us: the wellbeing of the people who make this department what...
On April 18th, 2026, members of the University of Utah Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine showed up in a big way for the community — volunteering their Saturday...
This spring, Jacob Steenblik, DNP, MPH, MHA, RN, CCRP — Senior Research Manager for the University of Utah Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine — and Trent Bassett, CRNA...
Dr. Kai Kuck, Professor and Director of Bioengineering in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine, has been elected to the University of Utah Academic Senate as a representative...
Grace Lim, MD, MSc, MBA, believes leadership starts with people and the systems that support them. Discover how she’s building on a strong foundation to advance care, research, and innovation.
March’s Senior Resident Presentations featured two of our Chief Residents sharing comprehensive overviews of complex topics: effective communication with patients and factors to consider while working with patients with End...
Our faculty have been busy representing the University of Utah Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine at conferences and events near and far.
The Department of Anesthesiology is pleased to share that Harriet Hopf, MD, has been selected as the 2026 Leadership Advisory Board (LAB) Mentoring Award recipient by the Association of University...
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...
The University of Utah Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine is pleased to announce our incoming chief residents for the 2026–2027 academic year: Drs. Jenny Connell, Andrew Dobrowski, Laura...
The University of Utah Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine is thrilled to welcome our 2026 incoming residents! After an intense and exciting Match process, we are proud to...
In recent weeks, faculty and trainees from the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, & Pain Medicine represented the University of Utah at several national and international meetings—contributing to conversations on innovation...
As our clinical enterprise continues to grow in scope and complexity, strong and strategic operational leadership has never been more essential. Today, we are pleased to share an update that...
The Department of Anesthesiology was honored to welcome Susan Martinelli, MD, FASA, Residency Program Director and Professor of Anesthesiology in the Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia at the University of North...
After more than 30 years of dedication to the University of Utah and 11 years as Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, & Pain Medicine, Talmage D. Egan, MD...
The 71st Annual Theodore H. Stanley Update in Anesthesiology was held February 8–12, 2026 at the Westgate Resort & Spa in Park City. The conference offered a dynamic opportunity to...
The Department of Anesthesiology is pleased to share that Dr. Stephen H. Sams, MD, has been published in the February 2026 issue of ASA Monitor, the flagship publication of the...
Last month, the Department of Anesthesiology administrative staff volunteered their time and effort at the Utah Food Bank. By coming together to continue this staff tradition, the team contributed to...
January’s Senior Resident Presentations unfolded across two weeks, with four residents sharing timely, practice-shaping topics that reflected both clinical rigor and forward-looking thinking in anesthesiology.
