Anesthesiology

UNMC anesthesiology names Amanda Arnzen, MD, director of global health

As director, Dr. Arnzen will oversee the department’s ongoing partnership with Zambia.

May 12, 2026

Amanda Arnzen, MD

UNMC achievements, May 1, 2026

A strong department showing at the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting and a note on a STAR scholar.

May 1, 2026

Kareem Omran and Kevin Dibbern, PhD

Meet the matches

UNMC Department of Anesthesiology welcomed 15 new residents from across the nation.

Apr 28, 2026

Jeff Garvey and family member at Match Day event on March 20.

Chief resident spotlight: Kalkena Sivanesam, MD, PhD

Kalkena Sivanesam, MD, PhD, has been appointed chief resident for academic year 2026-2027.

Apr 28, 2026

Professional headshot of Kalkena Sivanesam, MD, PhD, in white lab coat, smilingKalkena Sivanesam, MD, PhD

Chief resident spotlight: Jacob Glowacki, DO

Jacob Glowacki, DO, has been appointed chief resident for academic year 2026-2027.

Apr 28, 2026

Jacob Glowacki, DO

Medical research highlights, April 2026

The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing more than $8.7 million in new funding.

Apr 8, 2026

Sarosh Rana, MD

In the spotlight: Samantha Hope

Samantha Hope is a new research nurse coordinator with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.

Mar 12, 2026

Samantha Hope, BSN, RN, CNOR

Shelley Iverson, DO, named medical director of extracorporeal life support services

Shelley Iverson, DO, assistant professor and critical care anesthesiologist, has been named medical director for extracorporeal life services.

Mar 10, 2026

Shelley Iverson, DO

UNMC anesthesiology research climbs national rankings

The department has advanced a vision to strengthen research excellence alongside clinical and educational missions.

Mar 4, 2026

Hanjun Wang, MD, vice chair of research in the department of anesthesiology, in his lab with research technician Reese Wilcox

Dr. Thompson appointed critical care anesthesiology chief

Shaun Thompson, MD, brings extensive leadership experience to his new position.

Jan 28, 2026

Shaun Thompson, MD, critical care anesthesiology division chief