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.

Contact Us
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.

Learn more and contribute today
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.

Learn more about DEI
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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
Psychedelic Therapy & Altered States of Consciousness
Join the Michigan Psychedelic Center for information on psychedelic therapy and altered states of consciousness. Do you have questions about what psychedelic therapy entails? Are you wondering if psychedelic therapy is available and legal? Local psychiatrist Eva Olson, MD, neurologist Mark Goetting, MD, and Sarah Hortsch, PhD, RN, will discuss and answer questions during this 90-minute webinar.
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In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Harry is joined by Michigan Medicine’s Chief Information Officer Dr. Andrew Rosenberg. Harry and Rosenburg discuss how technology has aided and created hurdles to positive well-being in the medical setting. The two talk about the human focus, and ways data and innovation can be helpful in creating better relationships to reduce burnout.
News Release
Eight U-M researchers win PECASE awards
Three U-M medical researchers, and five others from the U-M faculty, have received one of the nation's top honors for scientists and engineers, as announced by the White House.
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Department News
Michigan Anesthesiology welcomes new faculty members
Get to know our new faculty members.
CVC
Department News
Teamwork in action
When a burst pipe in the Frankel Cardiovascular Center led to four flooded operating rooms and impacted the sterile core storage last month, groups from across Michigan Medicine came together to ensure continued care for patients.
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Health Lab
New tools that leverage NIH’s ‘All of Us’ dataset could improve anesthesia and surgical care
In a report in JAMA Surgery, researchers propose two novel tools that leverage the All of Us dataset to look at acute health events such as surgery.
Michigan Anesthesiology 75th Anniversary at Michigan Stadium
Department News
Department of Anesthesiology celebrates 75 years
Established in 1949, the University of Michigan Medical School Department of Anesthesiology is one of the oldest academic anesthesiology departments in the country.
Anesthesiology Internal Website

Resources and information for current learners and faculty.

Anesthesiology Intranet