The Department of Anesthesiology was well represented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This annual event serves as a cornerstone for the anesthesiology community, offering an unparalleled platform to explore cutting-edge innovations, advance clinical objectives, expand upon knowledge, and fortify professional …
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Media Mention: Patient uses trombone in operating room article
🚨 New Media mention! UW Health neurosurgery team, including anesthesiologist Dr. Whitney Fallahian, is featured in a WISN article for an innovative surgery where a patient “played” the trombone during the procedure. 🎺🧠 We first …
Celebrating Community Spirit: The Inaugural Year of the Resident of the Month Program
In the spring of 2023, we embarked on a journey to recognize the outstanding individuals in our community through the Resident of the Month program. Now, nearly a year and a half later, we are …
Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Elizabeth Townsend Honored at the 2024 SMPH Faculty Investiture
On Wednesday, June 26, the third annual SMPH Faculty Investiture Celebration united school faculty honorees, donors, and leaders. The event celebrated excellence, recognizing the remarkable contributions of 17 faculty members who hold endowed positions, including …
Celebrating Faculty Promotions 2024!
Congratulations to our faculty on their upcoming promotions! We are excited to share that Drs. Corey Amlong, Christopher Cassara, Gozde Demiralp, Lisa Klesius, Richard Lennertz, and Bridget Muldowney will advance on their respective tracks. All …
Congratulations to our Class of 2024 Anesthesia Residency and Fellow Graduates!
On the first day of June, the Department of Anesthesiology celebrated the graduation of 7 fellows and 14 residents at the picturesque Pyle Center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison central campus. Amidst the joyous atmosphere, …
Department of Anesthesiology Shines at IARS and SOCCA 2024 Annual Meeting
The Department of Anesthesiology made a significant impact at the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) and Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists (SOCCA) 2024 annual meeting in Seattle, Washington, on May 17–19, 2024. From engaging with …
Resident presentations receive accolades at MARC 2024
The University of Wisconsin Department of Anesthesiology showcased 6 resident presenters and 5 faculty judges at the Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference (MARC). The conference took place April 5th–7th in Omaha, Nebraska. The MARC meeting is …
Introducing our 2024 Residency Matches
The University of Wisconsin Madison Department of Anesthesiology celebrated Match Day on Friday, March 15th! Our department members gathered to eat lunch and watch medical students celebrate Match Day at the UW School of Medicine …
Residents travel to Zambia, South Africa to participate in global health program
In January 2024, CA3 residents Michael Gyorfi, Erica Janz, and Sylvia Rakke joined faculty Joel Johnson as a part of the Global Academic Anesthesia Consortium (GAAC) program at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia, …