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Theodore H. Stanley 71st Annual Update in Anesthesiology. February 8-12, 2026, Park City, Utah.

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.

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Three anesthesiologists and a nurse practicing a simulation on a mannequin.

Simulation Training for MOCA®

Upcoming Dates:

  • February 12, 2026
  • November 20, 2026
  • December 4, 2026

Duration: 8 hours
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.

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A faculty member participating in a faculty development workshop.

Faculty Development: Awake FOI

Date: March 12, 2026
Time: 5-7pm
Location: Center for Patient Simulation

This advanced simulation-based course focuses on the safe and effective execution of awake fiberoptic intubation. Participants will gain hands-on experience managing difficult airways with precision, improving readiness for high-risk clinical scenarios. Instruction is led by experienced, board-certified anesthesiologists.

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Recent News

"Advancing Care for High-Risk Liver Transplant Patients: A multidisciplanary team from the Department of Anesthesiology has been published in the December issue of Transplant Proceedings!"
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Jan 14, 2026

Department Team Publishes Case Series on Managing Severe Hyponatremia During Liver Transplant Surgery

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...

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Jan 14, 2026

A Night of Festive Fun and Community at the Annual Department Holiday Celebration

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...

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Dr. Scott with other members of the surgical team.
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Jan 06, 2026

Dr. Andrew Scott Supports Cardiac Surgery Capacity-Building in Honduras

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...

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"Looking back on 2025 in the Department of Anesthesiology"
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Dec 31, 2025

Looking Back on 2025: Celebrating the Department of Anesthesiology

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.

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Welcome, Dr. Grace Lim! Incoming Chair for the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine External link: (https://healthcare.utah.edu/news/2025/12/physician-scientist-and-nationally-recognized-leader-anesthesiology-and-perioperative)
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Dec 24, 2025

Physician-Scientist and Nationally Recognized Leader in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care Grace Lim, MD, MSc, MBA, Named Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, & Pain Medicine

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Dr. Candice Morrissey and the 7 other RWJF Health Policy Fellows in front of the Unite States Capitol building.
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Dec 19, 2025

Dr. Candice Morrissey Wraps Up Intensive 3.5 Month Health Policy Orientation as RWJF Fellow

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...

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