Welcome to the Department of Anesthesiology at the VCU School of Medicine. For more than 50 years, our department has trained experts in anesthesiology and perioperative care. Through an innovative approach to teaching and an emphasis on patient safety, we prepare clinicians for the future of our specialty.

Educational programs

The VCU Department of Anesthesiology offers a core residency and multiple subspecialty fellowship programs.

Anesthesiology Residency

A three or four-year program training strong clinicians and future experts in the field of anesthesiology.

Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship

A one-year fellowship focused on educating physicians to provide care for patients undergoing cardiovascular and pulmonary surgery.

Critical Care Anesthesiology Fellowship

The Critical Care Anesthesiology Fellowship is a one or two-year program providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary training in critical care medicine.

Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship

The Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship is a one-year program offering broad hands-on training across neonatal through adolescent perioperative care, including complex pediatric surgical and procedural anesthesia at CHoR.

Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain Fellowship

A one-year program that prepares fellows to become perioperative physicians through experience in regional anesthesiology and acute pain management.

Chronic Pain Medicine Fellowship

A one-year fellowship devoted to the comprehensive treatment of chronic painful disorders. This fellowship is a collaboration between the departments of Physical Medication and Rehabilitation and Anesthesiology.

Liver Transplant Anesthesia Fellowship

This one-year non-ACGME accredited fellowship meets UNOS qualifications, allowing program graduates eligibility to apply for Director of Liver Transplant Anesthesiology positions at major U.S. medical centers.

Research

Our department is committed to advancing research and quality improvement in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine to improve patient outcomes. With several studies in progress, we play a key role in quality improvement across our Health System.

Safe Surgery Intake Process

We have increased our cleaning and disinfecting measures to make sure our hospitals and clinics provide a safe environment for your care.

Join Dr. Tamara Lawson as she walks you through the safety measures VCU Health is taking when you arrive downtown for surgery or a non-surgical procedure.

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