UC Davis Anesthesiology

🎬 Lights, camera… epidural consent! 💉😂

Our UC Davis Anesthesia CA2s are hard at work (and clearly having way too much fun) filming their QI project: epidural consent video — and let’s just say… it was Oscar-worthy 😆

🎥 Directed by: Dr. Rubia Salman & Dr. Robin Lea
🎙️ Voiceover by: Dr. Ben Vincent
⭐ Leading man: Dr. Jackson Hauty
👏 Supporting actress: Dr. Rachel Zamihovsky

Drop a 🎬 if you’d watch the premiere!

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💨 Taking airway skills to the next level!

UC Davis Anesthesia was proud to participate in Stanford’s Advanced Airway Workshop — with Dr. Bechtold (back at her alma mater! ❤️), Dr. Yates, and Dr. Childs representing our department.

A great day of learning, collaboration, and sharpening the skills that matter most when every second counts.

Airway experts in action 👏

🎉 Welcome our newest Regional Anesthesia Fellow! 💙💛

Meet Dr. Shuchi Gaur 👇

• 🎓 New York Medical College graduate
• 🏥 Finishing residency at Westchester Medical Center (NY)
• 🌉 Bay Area native — excited to be back in California!
• 💉 Passionate about the versatility of anesthesia & subspecialties
• ⭐ Favorite blocks: supraclavicular & thoracic epidurals
• 🎯 Goals: advance nerve block skills + lead regional & acute pain teams
• 📸 Outside the OR: film photography, mocktails/cocktails, board game nights

We’re thrilled to have her join the UC Davis Anesthesia family and can’t wait to see all she accomplishes! 🙌

Help us welcome Dr. Gaur in the comments! 👇

✨ What a weekend at WARC 2026 in Sacramento! 💉📚

UC Davis Anesthesia was proud to host this year’s Western Anesthesia Resident’s Conference — bringing together education, research, mentorship, and an incredible anesthesia community all in one place.

From inspiring presentations to unforgettable moments with colleagues and friends, WARC was a huge success — and so much fun! 👏

A massive thank you to everyone who helped put this conference together. Your hard work, teamwork, and dedication made us proud to represent UC Davis on such a big stage. 💙💛

Until next year, WARC! 🎉

✨ Representing UC Davis Anesthesia at ! 💉📚

Huge congratulations to Drs. Lester and Sarwary for presenting their incredible work at the ASRA conference this week 👏

A special thank you to their mentors — Drs. Aldwinckle, Saldanha, Chen, and Calixto — for their guidance and support every step of the way.

And of course… no trip would be complete without a quick stop in Arizona to catch a Suns game 🏀☀️

Research, mentorship, and a little basketball — sounds like a successful conference weekend to us 😎

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✈️✨ UC Davis Anesthesia on the national stage!

This past weekend, our team showed up strong at SOAP & IARS — representing UC Davis through research, learning, and collaboration. 💉📚

A huge thank you to our incredible residents for showcasing their hard work and to our amazing faculty for their constant support and mentorship. 👏

Proud of this team — drop a 🙌 to show some love!

🚤☀️ CA2s took Tahoe by boat this weekend! 🏔️💙

Sun, water, and a well-earned break — our residents traded scrubs for lake views and good vibes at their CA2 retreat. From laughs on deck to unforgettable moments on the water, this is what team bonding looks like.

Because the best teams don’t just work together… they float together 😉

Tag your boat crew 🛥️👇

❄️ CA3s traded scrubs for snow gear in Tahoe! 🎿🏔️

Our senior residents hit the slopes, made memories, and enjoyed a well-earned weekend together at their CA3 retreat. From fresh powder to fresh laughs, this was all about connection, wellness, and making the most of the final stretch together. 💙💛

Because the best teams aren’t just built in the OR 😉

Tag your ski buddy ⛷️👇

Your Future in OB Anesthesiology Starts Here:

* Fetal Surgery Center
* PAS and High-risk referral center
* Simulation and POCUS
* Educational and relocation allowance
* Moonlight opportunities

Apply on SF Match

Need more info? 
Contact:
Beng Salud (Fellowship Coordinator): [email protected]

Please join me in congratulating this quarter’s Department Award winners!

⭐Faculty: Dr. Greg Peterfreund
“A great mentor on ICU, takes a strong interest in teaching without being judgmental. Just pure good...”
“Always presents calmness and levelheadedness in crises. Excellent educator”

⭐CRNA: Steve Salvemini
“I really enjoy working with Steve. He’s done this so long he could do it in his sleep, except he’s always working the night shift and never actually sleeping. He has some amazing life stories as well and an all-around great guy”

⭐Resident: Dr. Alex Hsiao
“Alex is such a joy to work with. He is always willing to help out and has such a positive attitude which I really appreciate”