UI Department of Anesthesia

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We’re No. 1!🏆@usnews released their 2026 Best Graduate School rankings and we are thrilled to share that the UI Nurse Anesthesia program is ranked No. 1 in the country!👏👏👏

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Michael Wallum, MD, has completed our Critical Care Emergency Medicine Fellowship after building a strong foundation through medical school at the University of South Dakota and Emergency Medicine residency at the University of Iowa. 🚑

Congratulations Dr. Wallum!🌟

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Today we're celebrating Abel Chinos, MD, as he graduates from our residency program. 🎉

Dr. Chinos made a lasting impact on our patients, colleagues, and community. We’re excited to see him take the next step in his career as he returns to Wisconsin to join a private practice.

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Did someone say No. 1? 🏆✨

Welcome the newest cohort of students in the University of Iowa DNP Program in Anesthesia Nursing.

The future of nurse anesthesia starts here!
@uicollegeofnursing

#classof2029 #numberone

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Every journey leaves behind memories worth celebrating. 🎓✨

Today we're recognizing Mustafa Ahmadzai, DO, as he graduates from our residency program.

Congratulations, Dr. Ahmadzai! Thank you for being part of our story—we can't wait to see where your journey takes you next. 👏

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Help us celebrate Adult Cardiothoracic Fellow Liem Nguyen, DO, as he graduates from our program. 🎉

Dr. Nguyen completed his residency right here at UI Health Care before fellowship training and now heads to UnityPoint Allen Hospital for the next chapter of his career.🎓👏

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A Chapter Complete📚✨

Congratulations to Yezan Abderrahman, MD, Class of 2026!

What’s next? Dr. Abderrahman will be serving as Visiting Faculty at University of Iowa Health Care while also joining a private practice in Texas.

Wishing him continued success! 🎓

#classof2026

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🖤💛 HAWKEYE ALERT 💛🖤

Please join us in celebrating Shelby Bloomer, MD, from the Class of 2026 Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship!

We are incredibly proud of all she has accomplished and even more excited for what comes next — Shelby will be staying on as faculty! 🎉

#peds

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🎓Fellowship Graduate Spotlight🎓

Please join us in celebrating Fadi Aljabi, MD, from the Class of 2026 Chronic Pain Fellowship! 🌟

Throughout his time here, he has demonstrated exceptional dedication, skill, and a deep commitment to compassionate patient care.

#classof2026

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⭐️ BIG NEWS ⭐️

Congratulations to Helena Aaberg, MD, Class of 2026! Helena joined us in 2022 from Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, and has been an invaluable part of our residency program ever since.

What’s next? She’ll be staying on as faculty! 🎉

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Before we announce our graduating residents and fellows, we want to take a moment to extend our gratitude to each of them. For the curiosity they’ve shown, the tenacity they’ve carried, the resilience they’ve built, and the commitment to growth that has defined their journey!

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Congratulations to the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Class of 2026! 🎊

We commend you on your dedication, resilience, and countless hours of hard work that brought you to this incredible milestone.

It's a great day to be a Hawkeye. 🦅

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Great care starts with great people💛🖤
#NationalHospitalWeek #UIHealthcareWeek

Pictured: Elizabeth S Kellen, RN; Zari Tirgardoun, RN; Dr. Anil Marian, Clinical Professor Anesthesia; Dr. Irene Sue, CA-3; Kelly Ballard Sander, RN; Dr. Biodun Adeniyi, CA-2

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🎉A BIG congratulations to our 2026–2027 class of medical student Anesthesia Externs!🎉

They officially began taking call on Monday, May 11, and we are excited to welcome them to the department as they begin this next phase of their training.

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Happy #UIHealthCareWeek to YOU!

During UI Health Care Week, we celebrate the people who make our department so exceptional. Thank you for your hard work, compassion, and dedication. We are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you!

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#MARC2026 in Cleveland, OH, where innovation, collaboration, and community took center stage.

An outstanding showing from our department, with broad representation spanning trainees and faculty alike in both participation and scholarship. 👏📚

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Happy Anniversary North Liberty Campus!🏥

In just one year, we’ve completed nearly 8,000 surgical cases, including about 3,300 regional anesthesia cases. 🎉

Shout-out to our Anesthesia team. We can't wait to see your continued success!💛🖤

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Shout-out to our Advanced Practice Providers!⭐️On Monday, April 13, APP Leads, led CVICU and SNICU APP team members in a retreat focused on strengthening team bonding, communication, and trust.🫂

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The 51st Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting, held April 16–18, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, brought together colleagues nationwide for scholarly exchange and collaboration. ✨#ASRA

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Congratulations to Dr. Cynthia A. Wong on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA)👏
The award was presented at the AUA Annual Meeting, held March 27–29 in Seattle, Washington, and hosted by the University of Washington.