Department of Anesthesiology

The AECM was formed in 2021 to “honor exemplary clinicians who combine humanism, professionalism and a passion for patient care with a scholarly approach to improving patient health and establish a community of leaders to promote clinical excellence.”

“Vanderbilt is an extremely welcoming environment for military personnel, and you see that all over campus.”

Two hundred study participants were assessed for oxidative stress, acute kidney injury, delirium, myocardial injury and atrial fibrillation.

The conference, which took place June 18-20 in Nairobi, Kenya, brought together non-physician anesthesia providers from 18 different countries in Africa for continued education and networking. The purpose was to reduce maternal mortality by improving safe access to anesthesia for pregnant women across Africa.

They are the only two from Tennessee named this year for the program, which provides support for each student’s dissertation research for up to three years.

Brian Reid, CRNA, used to pack Chris and Mary's lunches before school. Now they all work together in VUMC's Department of Anesthesiology.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is launching an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway for the nearly 1,000 adult patients who undergo elective spine surgery each year at Vanderbilt University Hospital and Belle Meade Surgery Center.