Undergoing surgery can be a stressful experience, but skilled anesthesiologists play a vital role in safeguarding patients’ health and comfort throughout the process. Beyond the operating room, these experts also deliver interventional treatments to help restore quality of life for people facing debilitating pain.
In the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, we direct one of the largest anesthesiology training programs in the country, enabling bright students to become knowledgeable, compassionate health providers. Our researchers are uncovering new techniques to help patients lead healthier, happier lives.
Make a gift of any size today to help advance anesthesia care and train tomorrow’s providers, improving the health of people throughout our communities.
Our Top Priorities
Advancing health care requires adaptability, as new challenges and opportunities emerge over time. The Chair Fund provides flexible resources to support key departmental priorities, such as research, scholarships, and strategic student and faculty needs. Your contribution to the Chair Fund allows us to respond swiftly, investing in promising initiatives as they arise and ensuring continued progress toward a healthier community.
Our residents and fellows are training to be the leaders of tomorrow, and financial support helps them maximize their educational experience. By donating to our Resident and Fellowship Fund, you provide financial relief so they can dedicate their energy to becoming the best health care professionals they can be.
Research drives breakthroughs that save lives, improve treatments, and elevate the standard of care. From developing new therapies to advancing diagnostics and clinical techniques, our researchers are solving medicine’s most pressing challenges. Make a gift of any size to the Research Fund and help accelerate the medical advancements of tomorrow.
Master of Science in Anesthesia Program
As the first of its kind in the state of Texas, the Master of Science in Anesthesia program is shaping the future of anesthesia care by developing exceptional and compassionate anesthesiologist assistants through an innovative approach to education and a strong clinical foundation. Your contribution to this program allows our world-class educators to cultivate capable, certified, and well-rounded physicians who are ready to become future leaders in anesthesia and patient safety.