Gena Welch

Gena Welch is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Michigan-Flint, where she serves as Director of Academic Programs for the Nurse Anesthesia program.

• Education: Doctor of Anesthesia Practice (DrAP, 2017), MS in Anesthesia (2012), BS in Nursing (2008), all from University of Michigan-Flint; MS in Criminal Justice (2001) and BS in Agriscience (1999) from Michigan State University.

Her research focuses on airway management techniques, simulation-based education, and psychological coping mechanisms for nurse anesthetists during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. She has developed training protocols for devices like GlideScope® and CookⓇ Airway Exchanger.

Welch has secured $2,041,804.00 in grants from the Department of Health and Human Services/HRSA for nurse anesthetist traineeships (2018-2027). Her work emphasizes emergency medicine, health policy, and interprofessional education.