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.
As physicians, we spend years learning how to read images, interpret data, and synthesize findings. In a recent op-ed published in Anesthesiology, John Tokle, MD, turns that diagnostic lens inward—offering...
December’s Senior Resident Presentations offered a thoughtful close to the year, featuring two talks that invited the department to look beyond day-to-day practice and reflect on the broader scope of...
We are proud to share that a multidisciplinary team from the Department of Anesthesiology has published a case series in the December issue of Transplant Proceedings highlighting innovative intraoperative management...
On December 13th, the University Utah Department of Anesthesiology gathered for an evening of cheer and celebration at This is the Place Heritage Park. Beautifully decorated for the season, the...
Last fall, Dr. Andrew Scott traveled to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, to participate in a cardiac surgery medical mission at the Instituto Nacional Cardiopulmonar (INCP)—continuing the work from Dr. Stephen Bott and...
The Department of Anesthesiology had a full and meaningful year in 2025—marked by impactful research, global collaboration, educational excellence, and a continued commitment to building a strong, supportive departmental culture.
Dr. Candice Morrissey is now several months into her year as a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Health Policy Fellow, a highly selective, nonpartisan program administered by the National Academy...
We are proud to share that Dr. Christian Guay has published the long-awaited second installment of his electroencephalography (EEG) education series in, "Anesthesiology," the flagship journal of the American Society...
This November, a few of our senior residents took center stage to share months of hard work, careful research, and thoughtful reflection during the Department of Anesthesiology’s Senior Resident Presentations.
In October, Dr. Kai Kuck and Dr. Derek Sakata of the University of Utah Department of Anesthesiology met with representatives from Luxinnovation, Luxembourg’s national innovation agency, to explore new opportunities...
The Department of Anesthesiology is proud to share that Dr. Talmage Egan, Professor and Chair, was invited to serve as a Visiting Professor for the University of Minnesota’s Department of...
We’re pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Jacob Pollard to Associate Professor (Clinical) in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Utah!
Jake Steenblik, DNP, MPH, MHA, RN, CCRP, Senior Research Manager for the Department of Anesthesiology and Assistant Professor (Clinical) in the University of Utah College of Nursing, recently published new...
We’re excited to announce the promotion of Dr. Eric Piacenza to Associate Professor (Clinical) in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Utah!
This fall, the Department of Anesthesiology’s Global Health team continued their partnership with anesthesia providers in The Gambia, delivering lifesaving equipment, hands-on education, and opportunities for international collaboration to improve...
From alumni and faculty to residents and medical students, the Department of Anesthesiology was out in full force at ISAP/ASA 2025 in San Antonio, Texas!
Last month, the Department of Anesthesiology gathered at Sugarhouse Park for our annual wellness picnic—officially renamed the, "TDE Wellness Picnic" in honor of Dr. Talmage Egan, our chair and the...
We are proud to share that Dr. Dennis Berry-Rieser, Chief Anesthesiology Resident, has been awarded full funding for his proposal, “Fostering Community and Connection,” through the FY26 GME Wellness Grants...
This spring, the Academic Senate forged new ground with Utah’s congressional delegation by drafting a letter addressed to all of the Beehive State’s senators and representatives, recognizing their support of...
In celebration of Women in Medicine Month, we’re proud to highlight some of the incredible women in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine whose work is advancing science...
Are you a medical student interested in anesthesiology and research? The FAER Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship (MSARF) Summer Program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in perioperative...
