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ABOUT US

 

Mission Statement
The Mission of the Department of Anesthesiology of Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science at Martin Luther King, Jr. Medical Center is the Preservation of life without pain and the advancement of Medical Science in Anesthesiology. We are committed to provide our services to the Obstetrical, Surgical, and Medical patients of King/Drew Medical Center in a comprehensive and compassionate manner that maintains human dignity, and is in conformance with the mission of Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science and King/Drew Medical Center.
 
Vision Statement
An academic medical center of excellence that is caring, compassionate and competent, focusing on the needs of our culturally diverse community as well as ways to continuously improve our services.
 
Our Philosophy
Our aim is to ensure that our physician trainees learn how to provide anesthesia care with sensitivity, understanding, and communicative skills that will enable them to relate effectively with all patients and colleagues with whom he/she must interact.
 
Goals/Objectives
  • To train physicians to attain Excellence in their performance in the practice of anesthesiology
  • To train physicians to give comprehensive and compassionate medical care to all patients
  • To train physicians in the ethical practice of medicine
  • To train physicians to become Diplomats of the American Board of Anesthesiology
Department Chairman (Acting)
Kenneth Lewis, M.D.
 
Program Director
Roya Yumul, MD, PhD