Ralph M. Waters, MD
Visiting Professor Program
2009-2010

Anesthesiology is diverse and complex. The generalist and subpecialist in anesthesiology are expected to be conversant in topics as wide ranging as advanced airway management techniques, neonatal emergencies, neurophysiological monitoring, pharmacology of new agents and risk management, among others. Further, the scientific basis of anesthesia is undergoing continual rigorous investigation challenging the practitioner to keep up with new advances.

The intended audience for the Ralph M. Waters, MD Visiting Professor lectures are members of the anesthesia care team: both general and subspeciality anesthesiologists, residents in anesthesiology, non-physician anesthetists, and medical students. Specific lectures will be of interest to other medical, surgical and allied specialties as the speakers cover areas of common concern. This series of lectures by internationally distinguished leaders in anesthesia is designed to increase understanding of anesthetic advances and improve care across the spectrum of general to more specialized anesthesia care.

Visiting Professors are generally in the Anesthesiology Department on Tuesday and Wednesday of selected months, November through May. They will meet with faculty, residents and other interested individuals and groups in a variety of forums.

December 1 - 2, 2009
Steven L. Shafer, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology,
Columbia University, NY

May 25 - 26, 2010
Lee A. Fleisher, MD, FACC, FAHA
Robert D. Dripps Professor and Chair of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Professor of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

February 2 - 3, 2010
Warren M. Zapol, MD
Reginald Jenney Professor of Anesthesia
Harvard Medical School

Aug 3 - 4, 2010
James C. Eisenach, MD
Professor and Vice Chair of Research
Dept. of Obstetrical Anesthesia
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center