NewsDr. Barbara Gold Appointed Senior VP for Clinical QualityCongratulations to Dr. Barbara Gold, who has accepted the position of Senior Vice President for Clinical Quality at University of Minnesota Physicians. 
2009 Teacher of the Year: Dr. Martin Birch Dr. Martin Birch was awarded the Outstanding Teacher of the Year award by Chief Resident Patrick Testerman at the 2009 Senior Recognition Dinner on behalf of the entire Anesthesiology department. Dr. Birch was recognized for his vast wealth of knowledge and quick intellect that make him an integral part of the University's Critical Care unit and a role model for residents, on top of the feedback and instruction he provides in the operating room and through hosting the weekly Morbidity and Mortality conferences and resident case presentations. Recent recipients include:
2009 Graduating Class
The 2009 Senior Recognition Event was held June 7th, 2009 at the Minikahda Club in Minneapolis to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of the four anesthesiologists graduating from the residency program this year. All graduates will be remaining in the 5-state area, joining practices in the Twin Cities and Iowa. Congratulations! | 
