With over 10 years of experience in anesthesiology, this physician’s background includes fellowship training in crisis management and medical simulation, with a focus on human performance in anesthetic crisis management. Their work integrates clinical anesthesiology with simulation-based research and education, particularly in the context of patient safety and high-acuity clinical events.

Their experience includes anesthesiology practice and extensive involvement in simulated anesthetic crises, including the study of cognitive aids, coordination patterns, and team performance under emergency conditions. Published research addresses the use of simulation to evaluate clinical performance and improve patient safety, as well as the dynamics of decision-making during anesthetic emergencies. Their professional background includes affiliation with a veterans health care system and an academic department of anesthesia. They are also members of the American Society of Anesthesiology, the Society for Medical Simulation, and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists. Their training includes a Doctor of Medicine degree, internship training in emergency medicine, residency training in anesthesiology, and fellowship training in crisis management and medical simulation.