Megan G. Anders

Megan G. Anders serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, holding dual administrative leadership roles as Anesthesiology Chief for the Critical Care Division and Vice Chair for Safety and Quality.

Education:

• 2003: BS in Premedicine, Pennsylvania State University
• 2007: MD, Temple University School of Medicine
• 2017: MS in Epidemiology (Clinical Research Track)

Her research centers on patient safety and quality improvement systems within critical care and perioperative environments, with specialized focus on anesthesia for interventional pulmonology procedures and surgical critical care. She investigates outcomes related to airway management, ECMO support, and pandemic-era critical care challenges, emphasizing evidence-based protocol development.

Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal concentrated activity in three domains: critical care safety (extubation checklists, ECMO complications), procedural anesthesia (EBUS-TBNA, carotid surgery), and pandemic response impacts (sedation requirements, palliative communication). Her work consistently bridges clinical practice with quality improvement methodology.

Scientific Awards:

• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), 2016

As Vice Chair for Safety and Quality, Dr. Anders drives institutional initiatives to reduce perioperative complications through standardized protocols. Her leadership in the Critical Care Division directly informs her research on optimizing outcomes for high-acuity surgical patients.