Your clinical responsibilities will position you at the center of a truly comprehensive perioperative medicine program. As Vice Chair, you will remain closely engaged with patient care, balancing direct clinical work with the oversight of advanced perioperative pathways. This ensures that you are not only leading from an administrative standpoint but also actively shaping the patient experience at the bedside.
Each week, your time in the operating room reinforces your role as a practicing anesthesiologist. You will encounter a full range of surgical cases, from routine procedures to highly complex interventions that draw upon your expertise in perioperative optimization. The acuity and diversity of patients at this Level I Trauma Center mean your clinical work will always be stimulating, while also giving you the ability to set quality standards that ripple across the health system.
In addition, your clinical practice will be deeply connected to academic pursuits. The opportunity to mentor anesthesiology residents, anesthetists, and medical students is woven into your daily workflow. Teaching occurs not only in formal settings, but also at the bedside, in the OR, and through real-time decision-making that showcases best practices in perioperative care. Your presence in these moments will model the balance of clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, and innovation that defines this role.
You will also work in close collaboration with the Department of A.I. and Health—an unprecedented opportunity to embed technology directly into perioperative practice. By leveraging predictive analytics and data-driven tools, you will help build care pathways that anticipate patient needs, improve efficiency, and reduce complications. This integration ensures that your clinical work is not only impactful in the present but also transformative for the future of perioperative medicine.
This is a clinical role where you remain a physician first—immersed in patient care, guiding residents and fellows, and ensuring that every perioperative encounter reflects the highest standards of safety and innovation. It is this grounding in daily practice that makes your leadership as Vice Chair both credible and inspiring.