Education

Welcome! For more than 30 years, University of Colorado Anesthesiology has fostered the development of world-class anesthesia providers committed not only to clinical excellence, compassionate patient care, and research, but also to a keen pursuit of lifelong learning. Our nationally-acclaimed training programs are fueled by passionate and dedicated faculty.

The primary goals of the program are to:

• provide the best educational experiences in anesthesiology and related disciplines,
• expose trainees to diverse clinical areas and services,
• and provide the tools that will train individuals to become leaders in health care and improve patients’ quality of life.

Our department is proud to sponsor training programs for medical students, residents, fellows, anesthesia assistant students, nurse anesthesia students, and non-anesthesia learners. The strengths of our programs include exciting, stimulating, and diverse training environments and a talented faculty who are committed to teaching and enquiry. We encourage you to explore this site to learn more about our training programs.

Mission 

The educational programs of the Department of Anesthesiology provide members of the anesthesiology team with opportunities to improve their knowledge, clinical skills, resilience and professional behavior. By promoting participant engagement in effective and innovative educational programming, a culture of lifelong learning is fostered within the Department. This culture is required for developing clinical excellence, compassionate patient care, discovery, and leadership in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine for the 21st Century. 

Vision 

The University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology is a nationally recognized leader in anesthesiology & perioperative medical education. We are dedicated to developing leaders in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine who demonstrate clinical excellence, professionalism, and a commitment to life-long learning. By advancing education within the specialty, the Department continues to improve the lives of learners and patients in a complex and evolving world of medicine.