Irwin Gratz

Dr. Irwin Gratz serves as Professor of Anesthesiology and Residency Program Director at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU), where he directs the anesthesiology residency program and provides specialized clinical care. Board certified in Anesthesiology, he maintains active clinical practice with particular expertise in complex surgical cases.

His educational background includes:

• Medical Degree: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
• Internship: U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, Rockville, MD
• Residency & Fellowship: Anesthesiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Gratz's research and clinical interests focus on advancing anesthesia techniques for pancreatic surgery and developing innovative research anesthesia protocols. His work bridges clinical practice with academic scholarship through active participation in medical education initiatives. As Residency Program Director, he shapes training curricula that emphasize both technical proficiency and scholarly development in surgical anesthesia.

Professional affiliations demonstrate his standing in the field:

• American Medical Association
• American Society of Anesthesiologists
• International Anesthesia Research Society
• Philadelphia/Pennsylvania Medical Societies

Dr. Gratz's leadership in residency education combines decades of clinical experience with structured mentorship, preparing residents for complex surgical anesthesia challenges while fostering research engagement through society memberships and institutional collaborations.