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.

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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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TRANSFORMING THE FIELD OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
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Procedures/Year
75 Years
Academic Medicine
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NIH T32 Postdoctoral Training Program Hosts

Upcoming Events

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9 11 2026 1:00 pm 9 11 2026 - 2:00 pm

Anesthesiology Residency Virtual Meet & Greet
Learn more about our program, the application and selection process, and more
9 25 2026 2:30 pm 9 25 2026

Scott Pranger ALS Center Symposium
The first of an annual symposium that will celebrate the naming of the Scott Pranger ALS Center at Michigan Medicine on September 25, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., in the Kahn Auditorium of the A. Alfred Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building. The event features a recorded discussion with award-winning CNN chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta, MD.
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FEATURED NEWS & STORIES

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Psychedelics and anesthetics create mirror image patterns in the brain

A new study takes a data driven approach and reveals that psychedelics and anesthetics create “mirror image” patterns of large-scale brain organization, with opposite network features.
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Department News

Michael Mathis, MD, receives the American Society of Anesthesiologists James E. Cottrell, MD, Presidential Scholar Award

Michael Mathis, MD, is the recipient of the 2026 American Society of Anesthesiologists James E. Cottrell, MD, Presidential Scholar Award. He will receive the award, which is presented annually to a physician-scientist who has dedicated their formative career to research, at the Anesthesiology Annual Meeting in San Diego on October 19. 
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U-M study to evaluate cannabis coaching program for chronic low back pain

A new University of Michigan Medical School study will evaluate whether a coaching program designed to help adults with chronic low back pain use legal cannabis products more safely and effectively is ready for a larger effectiveness trial.
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What’s the latest on 7-OH and kratom availability and addiction care?

The United States Drug Enforcement Agency has extended public comment on proposed temporary rescheduling of 7-OH and has rescheduled three other synthetic opioids, effectively removing them the market, leaving natural leaf kratom available amid a shortage of addiction treatment providers.
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New initiative aims to bridge gap between emergency room and long-term treatment for opioid addiction

A new University of Michigan-led program aims to help rural communities improve access to evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder and create smoother transitions from emergency care to long-term support. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Rural Health Transformation Program has awarded U-M's OPEN a $1.5 million, 14-month grant to launch the Rural Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Link Initiative.
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Celebrating the Anesthesiology Residency Class of 2026

The University of Michigan Medical School Department of Anesthesiology celebrated the graduation of 27 residents on June 20, 2026.

Anesthesiology Internal Website

Resources and information for current learners and faculty.

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