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Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Welcome

Welcome to the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine at the University of Toronto.

The department has a rich history of academic, clinical, and scientific excellence. Founded in 1907, it is the oldest and largest academic anesthesia department in Canada and one of the largest in North America.

In 2020, the department changed its name to the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine to acknowledge "anesthesiology" as a scientific discipline as well as the department's commitment to preventing and treating pain.

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Jul 2, 2024
Dr. Andrew Baker has served as the Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs of our department since 2018. As his second term ended, he spoke with our communications team about his many contributions and leadership roles in the department.
Jun 26, 2024
Following the discovery of the rapid antidepressant properties of some general anesthetic drugs, a new paper explores how collaboration between anesthesiologists and psychiatrists can advance the treatment of depression.
Jun 24, 2024
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine celebrated the graduation of 17 anesthesia residents. The ceremony, held at Hart House, marked the end of years of hard work and sacrifice.

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