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Program at a glance
Program at a glance
We will have a full two-day program on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25. Sessions will include keynote lectures, panel discussions, and opportunities for networking and scholarly exchange.
Details about the schedule, meals, and social events will be provided as the program is finalized. Please check back for updates as the conference approaches.
In the mean time, we invite you to enjoy a bit about Stanford's own contributions to the field of anesthesiology.
From Lane Library Archives
In 1909, Caroline Palmer established a physician-led anesthesia department at Cooper Medical College, a model that helped shape the field nationally. Following the medical school’s move to Palo Alto, leaders like William Neff and John Bunker built Stanford anesthesiology into one of the nation’s first independent departments, advancing residency training, clinical innovation, and research.
Read more at the Stanford Historical Society
Presentation by Dr. Jay Brodsky on the history of the department (March 5, 2025)
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