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Dr. Craig Palmer is currently living in Novi Sad, Serbia through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
April 11, 2016

Dr. Craig Palmer, Professor of anesthesiology in the UA College of Medicine, is currently living in Novi Sad, Serbia through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.


Primary Care Wins the Largest Share of Students in the UA College of Medicine – Tucson Class of 2016
March 19, 2016

The students opened Match Day envelopes Friday that revealed where they will go for residency training: nearly 40 percent of the class – 39 of 99 students – will pursue primary care, the most critical physician shortage in Arizona.


Memory or Mood Problems? Clinical Trial of Transcranial Ultrasound (‘TUS’)
March 8, 2016

Patients with memory, mood or cognitive problems from dementia, Alzheimer’s, head injury or other brain disorders are invited to enter a free clinical trial of painless, non-invasive brain ultrasound. 


Dr. Steven Barker receives Award for Lifetime Achievement
January 28, 2016

 Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) announced today that a member of its Board of Directors, Chairman of its Scientific Advisory Board, and its Chief Science Officer, Steven Barker, Ph.D., M.D., was honored with the 2016 J.S. Gravenstein Award 


Power and Influence in Communication Drs. Kelly Arwari and Karen Spear Ellinwood will discuss how both verbal and non-verbal cues affect how others perceive you.
November 23, 2015

Drs. Kelly Arwari and Karen Spear Ellinwood will discuss how both verbal and non-verbal cues affect how others perceive you.


Anesthesiologist to Peru, COM-T Faculty are on the move at Banner- University Medical Center
October 22, 2015

University of Arizona anesthesiologist Kerry Kreidel, MD, and senior anesthesiology resident Derek Frazier, MD are in Peru for a month as part of a Healing the Children team providing free surgeries to children with cleft lip or palate. 


UA Anesthesiology Professor Steven Barker Honored With Two Lifetime Achievement Awards
October 22, 2015

Steven J. Barker, PhD MD, professor emeritus and former head of the UA Department of Anesthesiology, receives two lifetime achievement awards for his dedication and innovation in anesthesiology.


UA Anesthesiology Professor Steven Barker Honored With Two Lifetime Achievement Awards
October 21, 2015

Steven J. Barker, PhD MD, professor emeritus and former head of the UA Department of Anesthesiology, receives two lifetime achievement awards for his dedication and innovation in anesthesiology.


Banner University Medical Centers in Phoenix and Tucson named to U.S. News ‘Best Hospital’ ranking
July 22, 2015

Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix and Banner-University Medical Center Tucson have each been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospital ranking, and nationally recognized for specialty services.


Banner University Medical Centers in Phoenix and Tucson named to U.S. News ‘Best Hospital’ ranking
July 21, 2015

Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix and Banner-University Medical Center Tucson have each been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospital ranking, and nationally recognized for specialty services.


UA Anesthesiology Professor Dr. Craig M. Palmer Awarded Fulbright Scholarship to Train, Mentor Anesthesiologists in Serbia
May 20, 2015

Craig M. Palmer, MD, a professor of anesthesiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, has been chosen for a Fulbright award to travel to Serbia by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.


Congratulations to senior residents, Maaz Iqbal, MD and Adam DaDeppo, MD for their winning poster presentations at AzSA 2015 annual meeting
May 20, 2015

Congratulations to senior residents Maaz Iqbal, MD and Adam DaDeppo, MD for their winning poster presentations at the 2015 Arizona Society of Anesthesiologist (AzSA) annual meeting.    


UA Anesthesiology Professor Dr. Craig M. Palmer Awarded Fulbright Scholarship to Train, Mentor Anesthesiologists in Serbia
May 19, 2015

Craig M. Palmer, MD, a professor of anesthesiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, has been chosen for a Fulbright award to travel to Serbia by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.


Dr. Redford Honored as Caregiver of the Month for April 2015
April 14, 2015

Dr. Redford honored as Caregiver of the Month for April 2015


Dr. Bazzell receipient of Ben’s Bells for care, compassion towards patients and families
February 4, 2015

Dr. Bazzell is "belled" for his care and compassion dealing with patients and their families. 


Dr. Wayne Jacobsen Appointed Head of Anesthesiology at UA College of Medicine – Tucson
January 28, 2015

Dr. Jacobsen has served as interim head since 2013 and has been a member of the Department of Anesthesiology since 2004.


Dr. Wayne Jacobsen Appointed Head of Anesthesiology at UA College of Medicine – Tucson
January 26, 2015

Dr. Jacobsen has served as interim head since 2013 and has been a member of the Department of Anesthesiology since 2004.


Dr. Patwardhan recipient of AHSC-CDA award for $180,000
September 9, 2014

Dr. Patwardhan selected to be a receipient of the 2014 Arizona Health Sciences Career Development Award for $180,000. 


Philippines Surgical Medical Mission Includes UA Anesthesiology Team
August 16, 2014

With minimal standard equipment, most of which consisted of supplies the team brought themselves, a team of surgeons and anesthesiologist, three from the University of Arizona, complete more than 116 major surgical procedures during a medical mission in the Philippines.


Electron Theft, Not Drug Effects, May Be How Anesthesia Knocks People Out
August 14, 2014

Dr. Hameroff 'spins the spin' in Scientific American. A new article in PNAS by Luca Turin and colleagues suggested anesthesia works by altering electron spin in the brain. Stuart Hameroff, MD was among the authorities asked to comment.  


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