Bronwyn Cooper

Bronwyn Cooper, MD is an Associate Professor at UMass Chan Medical School in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. She holds dual affiliations within the T.H. Chan School of Medicine and the Division of Ob/Gyn Anesthesia. As Director of Patient Safety, she leads initiatives to improve departmental policies and oversees quality improvement efforts tracking complications like reintubations and cardiac arrests through a centralized database. Her work involves moderating QICC conferences where residents present case studies.

• Education: MD from Albany Medical College (1991)
• Residency: Albany Medical Center in Anesthesiology (1992-1995)

Her research focuses on patient safety systems and obstetric anesthesia practices. She emphasizes clinical teaching through lectures, journal reviews, and practical pearls gained over 15+ years. Her publications explore historical aspects of anesthesia, linking literary sources to medical education.

Cooper actively participates in Massachusetts patient safety conferences and maintains affiliations with colleagues in her department including Laura Cohen and Dinesh Jagannathan. Her professional networks include shared interests in anesthesia history with peers like Neil Connelly.