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It’s Physician Anesthesiologists Week (Jan 26th to Feb 1st), let’s pause to celebrate our physician anesthesiologists at UNC and worldwide! Every year, Physician Anesthesiologists Week serves as a week-long occasion to recognize the critical role of anesthesiologists in providing physician-led, patient-centered anesthesia care. Given their intensive training and experience, physician anesthesiologists are considered the “guardians of patient safety” and uniquely qualified to lead delivery of highest-quality, peri-operative patient care and pain management. Be sure to thank a physician anesthesiologist during Physician Anesthesiologists Week for his/her dedication and critical contributions to safe, quality anesthesia care!

UNC Anesthesiology Chair Ted Sakai, MD, MHA, PhD, FASA stated: “As we celebrate Physician Anesthesiologists Week, I am honored to recognize all of our anesthesiologists. Each of you embodies the heart and soul of our department and possesses unwavering dedication to the exemplary care that defines our profession. This week, we celebrate and recognize your unparalleled commitment to patient safety and excellence in daily perioperative care.

To all UNC Health physician anesthesiologists – Your steadfast effort ensures we meet and exceed UNC institutional mandates while continuously innovating to enhance the patient and family experience. Your tireless work upholds our standards and sets new benchmarks in anesthesiology.  Beyond individual excellence, I emphasize the importance of teamwork. Collaboration and mutual support are the keys to our greatest successes. Together, we navigate challenges, celebrate triumphs, and advance the boundaries of perioperative medicine.
I greatly appreciate each of you for your invaluable contributions to our department and the healthcare system. Your passion, expertise, and compassion inspire us and remind us why we chose this noble profession!”

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