Anesthesiology Education
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Find Your Future Within Anesthesiology

Enjoy a diverse clinical and classroom experience that’s among the best in the nation.

Elevating Anesthesiology Education

The U-M Medical School Anesthesiology Department consistently ranks among the best training programs in the nation. Our training programs offer residents and trainees the opportunity to learn diverse clinical services from industry leaders. Under our guidance, trainees develop skills that equip them to exceed the highest standards of patient care and research. 

EDUCATION & TRAINING PROGRAMS
Medical Students

Training in diverse clinical services with leaders in the anesthesiology field.

Residency

Our four-year ACGME-accredited training program is among the nation’s best.

Fellowships

Continue your education and begin your career in a spectrum of specialties.

Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

We partner with the University of Michigan-Flint graduate program of nurse anesthesia (DNAP) to provide interactive, hands-on training for future CRNAs.

Programs for Other Learners

Get anesthesiology education and support for your career.

Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA®)

This Simulation Course is designed for ABA Diplomats seeking recertification.

Simulation Education

Explore and employ state-of-the-art simulation technology for realistic, risk-free training in a hands-on environment. We’re continuously expanding the use and applications of this technology in new and existing courses to supplement both didactic and clinical curriculums.

Learn more about simulation education
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Anesthesiology Research Retreat
Join the Department of Anesthesiology as we celebrate the work taking place across our research domains.
Department of Anesthesiology Research Retreat Poster Session 2023
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Female representation sees improvement in high paying medical specialties
The number of female residents getting into high paying surgical specialties has noticeably increased, research finds.
Chad Brummett
Department News
Chad Brummett, MD, recognized for outstanding mentorship
The Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR) has recognized Chad Brummett, MD, for his contributions to the research environment at the University of Michigan. He received the MICHR Distinguished Clinical and Translational Research Mentor Award at the 2024 Mentoring Forum on Sept. 27.
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Health Lab
Reframing the role of medications in chronic pain management
An expert on pain management discusses why relying on medications to ease discomfort can easily backfire, and how people can avoid complete reliance on these types of drugs.
David Arnolds, Lora Gibbs
Department News
Department of Anesthesiology expands its obstetric team with additional CRNAs
As obstetric cases at Michigan Medicine’s Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital grow, the Department of Anesthesiology is expanding its obstetric anesthesia team with additional Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.
Dinesh Pal and Kelley M Kidwell
Department News
Dinesh Pal, PhD, and Kelley M. Kidwell, PhD, honored at annual Faculty Awards Celebration
Dinesh Pal, PhD, has received this year’s University of Michigan Distinguished Governance Award. The award recognizes people with a history of distinguished service to faculty governance over several years with an emphasis on university-wide service.
Sachin Kheterpal
Department News
Sachin Kheterpal, MD, MBA, receives the American Society of Anesthesiologists Excellence in Research Award
Sachin Kheterpal, MD, MBA, is the recipient of the 2024 American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Excellence in Research Award in recognition of his leadership and innovation in leveraging informatics, data science and multicenter research collaborations to improve patient care.