Department of Anesthesiology
A Tradition of Excellence Since 1949

As one of the earliest academic departments for anesthesiology in the nation, our mission continues today by providing the highest quality patient care, education, and research — all within a diverse and inclusive community. 

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Advancing the Field

We prepare specialists in the field of anesthesia with the knowledge, clinical expertise and interpersonal skills necessary to become the consummate medical professional. We strive to be the preeminent academic anesthesiology department in the world by making major advances in the field of anesthesiology, as well as medicine and science in general; and we are committed to developing the next generation of outstanding researchers.

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Department of Anesthesiology
1H247 UH, SPC 5048
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5048
Phone: 734-936-4280
ABOUT

Learn more about the goals and vision that define the Department of Anesthesiology.

EDUCATION

Our training programs provide trainees with the skills required to both meet and exceed the highest standards of patient care and research.

RESEARCH

We focus on making major advances in the following research areas: outcomes, pain and opioids, and neuroscience.

PEOPLE

Our faculty is committed to making positive contributions to medicine, science and society.

PATIENT RESOURCES

Learn more about our clinical locations.

CRNAs

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) have allowed the department to meet the growing demands for anesthesia services, specifically in Non-Operating Room Anesthesia (NORA) settings.

YOUR GIFT IS INVALUABLE

Philanthropy makes a significant contribution toward improving patient care, enhancing our students' education and advancing our medical research. There are many ways to give, including annual gifts from alumni and friends, corporate gifts, memorial gifts and more.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to leading the national conversation on diversity within the field and developing a pipeline for diversity in academic anesthesiology — from supporting college students and early-career professionals to providing resources for leadership to develop more inclusive practices and departments.

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Upcoming Events See all events
2025 Pediatric Nurse Anesthesia Conference
Join the Michigan Medicine Department of Anesthesiology for this one-day conference. Open to nurse anesthetists, nurses and nursing students across the region.
2024 CRNA Conference
FEATURED NEWS & STORIES See all news George A. Mashour, M.D., Ph.D.
Medical School News
George A. Mashour, M.D., Ph.D., appointed interim executive vice dean for academic affairs/chief academic officer
On Dec. 5, the Board of Regents approved the appointment of George A. Mashour, M.D., Ph.D., as interim executive vice dean for academic affairs (EVDAA) in the Medical School, effective January 1, 2025. He also will serve as interim chief academic officer (CAO) for Michigan Medicine. He takes over EVDAA/CAO duties from Debra F. Weinstein, M.D., who is leaving Michigan Medicine at the end of this year to become president and chief executive officer of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
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Health Lab
The brain in balance
In a recent study, using network neuroscience, investigators found a way to objectively determine the balance of integration and segregation in fMRI-measured brain signals during wakefulness as well as during sleep and anesthesia.
Anesthesiology Research Retreat 2024
Department News
Annual Anesthesiology Research Retreat highlights impact of work across the department
The UMMS Department of Anesthesiology annual Research Retreat highlights work taking place across the department.
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Health Lab Podcast
The “chemical nudges” approach to chronic pain
In this episode, you will get to hear Dr. Boehnke, in his own words, talk about his experiences, and the “chemical nudges” approach to chronic pain; reframing the role of medications in chronic pain management, and why solely relying on pain relievers “disempowers patients, clinicians and the drugs themselves.”
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Department News
Mark Bicket, MD, PhD, named ASRA Pain Medicine Presidential Scholar
The award is given biannually to recognize outstanding scientific and sustained contributions to regional anesthesia, acute, or chronic pain medicine over the preceding 10 years.
News Release
U-M awarded $3.6M to study post-surgery pain management for individuals with opioid use disorder
The University of Michigan will use a new $3.6 million federal grant to study how pain and opioids after surgery impact people with opioid use disorder, how guidelines might be adjusted to address post-surgical pain and how to prevent opioid-related harms.
Anesthesiology Internal Website

Resources and information for current learners and faculty.

Anesthesiology Intranet