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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Eleven Anesthesiology faculty members earn promotions
The University of Michigan Regents approved 11 Department of Anesthesiology faculty promotions during their May 2025 meeting.
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Global Psychedelic Survey 2025 aims to capture real-world experiences
The Global Psychedelic Survey (GPS) 2025 invites psychedelic consumers worldwide to share their unique experiences.
Anesthesiology Residents at MARC 2025
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Six residents place at annual Midwest Anesthesia Residents Conference
University of Michigan Medical School Department of Anesthesiology residents participated in the Midwest Anesthesia Residents Conference (MARC) this past weekend.
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Former Interim Chair and Professor Emeritus Georgine Steude, MD, passes away
Former Interim Chair of the University of Michigan Medical School Department of Anesthesiology and Professor Emeritus Georgine Steude, MD, passed away April 18, 2025.
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The Fundamentals
Researching Psychedelics for Potential Therapeutic Use
Recently, interest in psychedelic research has seen a resurgence, strengthened by better designed and controlled clinical trials and the use of neuroimaging, examining psychedelics' potential therapeutic use for PTSD, addiction, anxiety, and depression. On today’s episode, we talk with Dr. George Mashour, professor of anesthesiology and pharmacology and founder of the Michigan Psychedelic Center about using rigorous scientific methods to unlock the mysteries of psychedelics and investigate their potential as therapeutics.
Michigan Anesthesiology Match 2025
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Meet the Anesthesiology Residency Class of 2029
Michigan Anesthesiology welcomes 27 newly matched residents to our residency program.
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