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UNC Anesthesiology congratulates CRNA Supervisor of UNC Hospitals’ Main OR (Peds/NORA) Stephanie Brogdon, DNP, MS, for being named in mid-August one of UNC Hospitals’ newest Medical Staff Executive Committee (MSEC) Members At-Large. Among other experienced clinical leaders at UNC Hospitals, Stephanie will join the recognized body of decision-makers responsible for developing and implementing policies and …

UNC Anesthesiology congratulates CA-2 Kian Lari, MD, on being named 1 of 10 founding members of the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)’s inaugural Resident Advisory Group (RAG)! The ABA established the RAG to amplify resident voices and foster meaningful engagement in shaping resident-focused communications, resources, and outreach strategies. Dr. Lari and other founding group members …

UNC Anesthesiology is pleased to announce Associate Professor of Anesthesiology Bridget Marroquin, MD, as our newest Assistant Residency Program Director (APD), effective September 1st, 2025. Dr. Marroquin replaces Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Daniel Rosenkrans, MD, who has served in this role over the past two years. Dr. Marroquin brings a wealth of experience in graduate medical …

UNC Anesthesiology congratulates Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and Professor of Anesthesiology Meena Bhatia, MD, for being named UNC Medical Center's Co-Chair of the Committee of Perioperative Leaders, effective July 1, 2025.

UNC Anesthesiology congratulates our June 2025 Star Heels!

UNC Anesthesiology is pleased to recognize Department Chair Ted Sakai, MD, MHA PhD, FASA, for being elected to a three-year term (2025-2028) as a new Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group (MPOG) Executive Board member. The MPOG Executive Board is comprised of department chairs and heads of practice of active contributing hospital system MPOG sites nationwide. The …

Every year, the department's highly regarded CME conference draws anesthesiologists from across the U.S. to Kiawah Island to hear experts share the latest in evidence-based, peri-operative medical/surgical approaches to anesthesia care.

UNC Anesthesiology faculty and University research collaborators have co-authored a multi-disciplinary article comparing generative A.I. and human test performance on the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)'s Standardized Oral Examination (SOE).

At the end of every academic year, UNC Anesthesiology distributes awards to multiple levels of anesthesia care providers for excellence in patient care, teaching, mentorship and leadership. On Saturday, June 14th at the end-of-year graduation banquet, UNC Anesthesiology awarded multiple graduating residents and clinical faculty with honors. Non-Anesthesiology Faculty Member of the Year: Dr. Jig …

On Saturday, June 14th, UNC Anesthesiology hosted its annual celebration recognizing graduating residents moving onto fellowship programs and independent practice.

Category: News

Stephanie Brogdon Named UNC Hospitals Medical Staff Executive Committee Member At-Large

CA-2 Dr. Kian Lari Named 1 of 10 American Board of Anesthesiology Inaugural Resident Advisory Group Founding Members

Bridget Marroquin Named Assistant Residency Program Director

Bhatia Selected to Co-Chair UNCMC Perioperative Leadership Committee

Congrats to Our June 2025 Star Heels!

Ted Sakai Elected to Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group (MPOG) Executive Board

36th Annual Carolina Refresher Course: A UNC Tradition Continues in CME Excellence

UNC Anesthesiology Leads Comparative Evaluation of Human vs. A.I. Performance on ABA’s Standardized Oral Examination

Excellence All Around: Providers Honored in Exceptional Teaching, Patient Care, Leadership & Mentoring

Celebrating the Class of 2025!