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MOCA® and Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® are registered trademarks of The American Board of Anesthesiology, Inc.

CME Accreditation: The University Of Utah School Of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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AMA Credit: The University of Utah School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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The Anesthesiology Center for Patient Simulation at University of Utah Health offers realistic immersive patient simulation education for ABA Diplomates seeking to fulfill their Practice Performance Assessment and Improvement (PPAI) requirement for MOCA®. This simulation course may be used to fulfill part of the ABA's Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program (MOCA®) requirements. Please consult the ABA website for a list of all MOCA® requirements. The simulation program at the University of Utah has been endorsed by the American Society of Anesthesiologist’s (ASA) Committee on Simulation Education to provide high quality training to ASA members.

Participant prerequisite:

American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) diplomate seeking MOCA® recertification

Deborah A. Axelrod, MD

Dr. Axelrod received her Baccalaureate of Arts degree in psychology at Stanford University in Stanford, California in 1999, her medical degree at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas in 2005, a transitional internship at the Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan in 2006, completed a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Utah... Read More

Specialties: Anesthesiology

Email: deborah.axelrod@hsc.utah.edu

Phone: 801-581-6393

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Ken B. Johnson, MD, MS

Vice-Chair for Research, Department of Anesthesiology

Dr. Johnson completed his undergraduate education at the University of California at Berkeley graduating with honors in engineering. Graduate work included both a medical degree and a Masters of Science in bioengineering from Tulane University. Dr. Johnson received a health professions scholarship from the US Army. After completing medical school... Read More

Specialties: Anesthesiology

Email: ken.johnson@hsc.utah.edu

Phone: 801-581-6393

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Jeffrey K. Lu, MD

Vice-Chair, Department Clinical Affairs, Department of Anesthesiology

Dr. Lu received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, then a Medical Doctor's Degree from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He has 20 peer-reviewed publications and has conducted original research in the area of opioid-induced respiratory depression. He has served as an editor for the University of Ut... Read More

Specialties: Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology

Email: Jeffrey.Lu@hsc.utah.edu

Phone: 801-581-6393

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Elizabeth M. Thackeray, MD

Dr. Elizabeth Thackeray is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology (clinical). She is the co-director of the medical student elective in anesthesiology, Anes 7040, with Dr. Zuzana Stehlikova. Dr. Thackeray's educational efforts include medical student courses taught in the simulator, such as IVs, arterial lines, central lines, airway management... Read More

Specialties: Anesthesiology

Email: Elizabeth.Thackeray@hsc.utah.edu

Phone: 801-581-6393

Coordinators

Diane Tyler

Diane Tyler

Title:  Course Coordinator

Staff Development Educator

Email: Diane.Tyler@hsc.utah.edu

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Phone: 801-581-6393

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HOTEL OPTIONS CLOSE TO UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HOSPITAL

University of Utah Health has relationships with many hotels in the area. We have toured the facilities and met the staff to make sure that your needs as our patients and visitors are met. We recommend these facilities because of their high quality of hospitality. We know that you will have a pleasant and comfortable stay.

RECOMMENDED HOUSING LIST

Because we are located close to downtown Salt Lake City, there are many lodging options for patients, friends, and family members visiting University of Utah Hospital from out of the area. The Customer Service Department provides this recommended list of hotels and other lodging* as a resource for visitors. 

Submission Info

Contact No.: (801) 581-7201

Email: jack.dolcourt@hsc.utah.edu

Contact No.: (801) 581-7201

Email: jack.dolcourt@hsc.utah.edu