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UNMC Department of Anesthesiology residents recognized for excellence at 2025 Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference

UNMC medical students and anesthesiology residents again delivered exceptional performances at the annual Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference, held April 25-27 in Indianapolis. The event, sponsored by the Association of Midwest Academic Anesthesia Chairs (AMAAC) and hosted by Indiana University, the University of Louisville, and the University of Toledo, brought together trainees and faculty from across […]

Apr 30, 2025

UNMC anesthesiology residents and chair, Andrew Patterson, MD, PhD, at Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference

Hanjun Wang, MD, named vice chair of research

When Hanjun Wang, MD, joined UNMC in 2007 as a postdoctoral fellow, he was driven by a simple spark: curiosity. Nearly two decades later, that spark has evolved into a passion that has propelled him into his newest role. Effective July 1, Dr. Wang will become vice chair of research in the UNMC Department of […]

Apr 30, 2025

Hanjun Wang, MD and staff photographed in his lab in Durham Research Center.

Resident spotlight: Lauren McGill

Lauren (Crockett) McGill is a new resident physician with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. Medical School: UNMC Why did you choose the medical field? The medical field and the human body always fascinated me from a young age. As I got older I saw the tremendous impact health care providers have on not just patients […]

Apr 21, 2025

New resident spotlight: Garrett Dee

Meet Garrett Dee, a new resident physician joining the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology in July 2026.

Apr 1, 2025

New resident spotlight: Branden Chamberlin

Meet new resident physician, Branden Chamberlain, who chose medicine because it was the best way to make a positive impact on peoples’ lives.

Apr 1, 2025

New resident spotlight: Kaihlen Schoettmer

Meet new resident physician, Kaihlen Schoettmer, who chose anesthesia for the blend of intellectual challenges and hands-on procedures.

Apr 1, 2025

Department of Anesthesiology welcomes 16 new residents

Nebraska native Patrick Arnold was one of five UNMC medical students who learned they had matched to the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology at UNMC’s Match Day event on March 21.

Mar 31, 2025

Patrick Arnold and family at UNMC's Match Day event on March 21.

Sarah McMillin, CRNA, returns from humanitarian mission in Guatemala

In early March, Sarah McMillin, CRNA, a nurse anesthetist with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, joined a team of medical professionals in Villa Nueva, Guatemala, as part of a humanitarian mission led by Bridge of Life.

Mar 31, 2025

Sarah McMillin, CRNA (right) with Bridge of Life volunteers.

New resident spotlight: Joy Chang

Joy Chang is a new resident physician with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. Medical School: University of Kansas Why did you choose the medical field? I wanted to help people not only understand their medical conditions and treatments but also teach them how to prevent or delay the onset of medical conditions. Medicine combines my passions […]

Mar 31, 2025

New resident spotlight: Kaili Jorgens

Kaili Jorgens is a new resident physician with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine Why did you choose the medical field? I grew up initially wanting to be a vet but realized in high school how rewarding it is to connect with and help people. I was drawn to […]

Mar 27, 2025