Anesthesiology Grand Rounds (AGR)

Join us for weekly presentations from world-renowned experts!

Stanford Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine welcome all Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford Children's Health Community Affiliates and General Public.

Global Learning Objectives

  • Compare current practice with best evidence to identify areas for improvement.
  • Critically analyze emerging data from clinical research and latest guidelines to formulate best practice models for patient care.

Accreditation

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

Credit Designation

The Stanford University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

***Overview to CME Youtube Channel - overview TBD....https://www.youtube.com/c/StanfordCME.****

Cultural and Linguistic Competency

California Assembly Bill 1195 requires continuing medical education activities with patient care components to include curriculum in the subjects of cultural and linguistic competency. The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area. The Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal also contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.

Attendance and CME Credits

Grand Rounds play a key role in fostering a collaborative learning environment among our healthcare team. These sessions bring together faculty, trainees, and staff to engage with current research, share clinical insights, and stay aligned on best practices. Regular participation also supports CME credit and contributes to our department’s shared commitment to ongoing education and professional growth. Please see the list below for more information.

Grand Rounds Schedule

  • Mondays via Zoom:  
    Lecture 6:30am – 7:30am Pacific Time
  • Monday Evenings in person
    Lecture 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pacific Time
    Cocktail hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm Pacific Time
    RSVP Required (link provided via email and calendar invite)
    Location: Assembly Hall 500 Pasteur Drive, Palo Alto (3rd Floor). Please view Grand Rounds calendar invites updates for location information

For any questions, please contact Mychele Carvalho (Grand Rounds Coordinator) at mychele3@stanford.edu.

Upcoming Grand Rounds Evening Sessions

February 9, 2026

Carolina Haylock Loor

President-Elect of the World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists

Topic: The Perioperative Physician in Action: Anaesthesiologists Leading Integrated Emergency, Critical, and Operative Care

March 9, 2026

Robert Califf

Former FDA Commissioner and Cardiologist
 

FirechatTo be announced

 

 

April 13, 2026

Tait Shanafelt

Jeanie and Stew Ritchie Professor of Medicine-Hematology at Stanford Medicine and Chief Wellness Officer for Stanford Health Care

Topic: To be announced
 

Contact


Sheela Pai Cole, MD, FASE, FASA

Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Cardiac Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Director of Grand Rounds Education

Michelle Arteaga

Global Engagement Programs Manager
Division of Global Health Equity & Anesthesiology Grand Rounds

Mychele Carvalho

Anesthesiology Grand Rounds & Global Health Coordinator
Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine