Welcome To the Department of Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology
Residency
See how our residency program provides in-depth and hands-on learning opportunities.
Anesthesiology
Fellowships
Learn about the multiple programs we offer for specialization in anesthesiology.
Education
Our ACGME-accredited residency program provides in-depth and hands-on learning opportunities in both clinical and research areas. Residents and fellows spend over half of their time at UF Health Shands Hospital, a teaching, not-for-profit, 830-bed quaternary care hospital with over 100 ICU beds. They also train at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, the UF Health Children’s Surgical Center, and the UF Health Florida Surgical Center.
Clinical
Faculty members specialize in a number of anesthesiology subspecialties according to their fellowship training and individual interests to provide the best talent and skills in the care of our patients. We serve the anesthesiology, pain, and critical care medicine needs for patients admitted to UF Health Shands Hospital and all of its subsidiary facilities. UF Health Shands Hospital has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in Florida.
Research
Scholarship and the discovery of new knowledge is a core component of our department. Faculty and colleagues produce over 100 peer-reviewed publications per year in addition to 40+ book chapters, new curricula, and other scholarly works. The department currently has over $7.9M in endowments and in fiscal year 2017, we received over $3.3M in research awards and donations.
Department News
Featured Story
UF Department of Anesthesiology makes waves at Anesthesiology 2025
ICYMI: University of Florida Department of Anesthesiology members attended this year’s American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual meeting with faculty, staff, fellows, and residents sharing more than 25 posters and participating in numerous sessions, discussions, and panels. Held in San Antonio, Texas, from October 10-14, 2025, the ASA conference provided an opportunity for anesthesiologists to collaborate and share their research on various medical topics. Over 15 faculty members were involved in discussions and panels that covered subjects like the neuraxial procedure and emerging technology. Around a dozen residents participated in this year’s conference as well, showcasing a multitude of cases and studies. Thanks to everyone who helped represent the department and its work at the national level!
October 2025 Resident of the Month
Jonah Whiteside, M.D., was chosen by his peers as the October 2025 Resident of the Month! Dr. Whiteside’s nominations say that it is easy to work…
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Karisa Walker, M.D., M.Ed., associate professor of anesthesiology, is the lead author on a recently published research report in Pediatric Anesthesia…
October 2025 publications
Congratulations to all who had articles published in *October! Our faculty with publications were Drs. AbuRahma, Bose, Fahy, Goldstein, Maybauer…
College Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Nov 18
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EDU: Small Groups
6:30am to 7:00am
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CA1s Basic Lecture Series
6:30am to 7:00am
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Nov 20
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CA2 & CA3 Residents Advanced Lecture Series
6:30am to 7:00am
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Nov 25
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CA1s Basic Lecture Series
6:30am to 7:00am
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EDU: Small Groups
6:30am to 7:00am
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Nov 27
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CA2 & CA3 Residents Advanced Lecture Series
6:30am to 7:00am
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Dec 02
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EDU: Small Groups
6:30am to 7:00am
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CA1s Basic Lecture Series
6:30am to 7:00am
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Dec 04
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CA2 & CA3 Residents Advanced Lecture Series
6:30am to 7:00am
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Dec 09
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EDU: Small Groups
6:30am to 7:00am
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University of Florida Department of Anesthesiology
2026 Spring Anesthesia Ski Summit
March 16-20, 2026
The University of Florida 2026 Spring Anesthesia Ski Summit is a combined ski and learn meeting for healthcare practitioners involved in perioperative care. The conference will feature morning and evening CME lectures allowing attendees to enjoy the ski slopes from open to close. Expert speakers will be presenting interesting topics in anesthesiology and perioperative care. The Antlers Resort in Vail, CO, will host our conference and attendees. This ski-accessible resort has access to an unparalleled variety of skiing & snowboarding terrain as well as plenty of other recreational activities for attendees and families.