UAB Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

04/03/2026

Dr. Patrick Hussey, assistant professor and current Perioperative Leadership Fellow, recently presented at the AACD Summit in Austin, Texas.

His presentation, “Behind the Drapes, In Front of the Board: Lessons from a Perioperative Leadership Fellowship,” focused on his experience in the fellowship and the importance of developing strong leadership skills in perioperative medicine.

It’s exciting to see our team contributing to conversations that shape the future of healthcare!

04/02/2026

Please join us in celebrating Celia Keenan, who has been recognized by UAB for over 35 years of service in Anesthesiology as Education Administrator for the Residency Program! Generations of trainees have been shaped by her leadership, dedication, and compassion, supporting them from their earliest days in training through their careers. We are incredibly grateful for the lasting impact she has made on our department and residency program. Thank you, Celia!

03/26/2026

A quick look back at the ACGME Annual Education Conference in San Diego this February. Harold Goss, Ed.D., MLS, and Blake Norman, M.D., CMQ, represented the department alongside graduate medical education leaders from across the country. The conference brings together educators and leaders in residency and fellowship training to share best practices, innovations, and ideas shaping the future of medical education.

03/25/2026

Congratulations to Ryan Godwin, Ph.D., on receiving the Excellence in Technology Award from the Society for Technology in Anesthesia (STA), an international organization dedicated to advancing innovation and technology in anesthesiology. Godwin was recognized for developing a tool that can generate engineering design diagrams from natural language input, opening new possibilities for technology-driven problem solving in healthcare.

03/25/2026

Congratulations to our 2026–2027 Chief Residents: Drs. Tim Carter, John North, and Taylor St. Martin. We’re excited for the leadership they will bring in the year ahead. We also extend our sincere thanks to our outgoing Chief Residents, Drs. Alex Kofskey, Josh Purvis, and Samantha Ware, for their dedication, professionalism, and service to our residents and department. Please join us in congratulating both our incoming and outgoing chiefs!

03/20/2026

Happy Match Day! Today we celebrate the future of anesthesiology as residency matches are revealed across the country. We are excited to welcome the newest members of the UAB Department of Anesthesiology family and look forward to the incredible journey ahead. For those joining us in Birmingham, we can’t wait to have you in the city and in our program!

03/11/2026

The American Thoracic Society has recognized Dr. Shama Ahmad as an ATS Fellow! ATS Fellowship is a mark of distinction awarded to members who have made outstanding contributions to the Society and to the fields of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Congratulations, Dr. Ahmad!

03/06/2026

Faculty from the UAB Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine have published “Leading Infinitely in Perioperative Care: an Anesthesia-Led Relational Leadership Model” in the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) Newsletter.

The article explores how anesthesia professionals are uniquely positioned to lead across healthcare systems by fostering trusting, collaborative care teams and advancing relational leadership models that improve operational performance, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.

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02/27/2026

Today is National Thank a Resident Day, and we’re proud to recognize our residents for the incredible care they provide every single day. They are helping shape the future of patient care across the Southeast and throughout our region. Their dedication, long hours, compassion, and commitment to care do not go unnoticed. We’re grateful not only for the opportunity to teach and mentor them, but also for everything they teach us in return. Thank you for the work you do and for the future you’re building in medicine!

02/25/2026

On Feb. 17, the Department of Anesthesiology marked Mardi Gras with a department-wide king cake celebration!

Congratulations to those who found the baby in their slice. A symbol of good fortune for the year ahead!

02/18/2026

We were excited to participate in the Heersink School of Medicine Food Fair alongside colleagues from across all areas of the school. This year’s Mardi Gras theme brought so much energy, color, and fun to the event.

It was a great opportunity to connect, celebrate our community, and enjoy some incredible food together. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a festive and successful day! 💛 💚💜

01/30/2026

As our appreciation week comes to an end, Chair Dr. Dan Berkowitz recognizes our anesthesiologists for their wide range of contributions across research, education, and patient care.