Peter V. Killoran

Peter V. Killoran, MD is an Associate Professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) in the School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology. His academic career demonstrates a significant transition from climate science research to medical practice and academic medicine.

Education:

• B.S., Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island (1989-1993)
• M.S., University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon (1998-2003)
• M.D., Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, New Hampshire (2003-2007)
• Internal Medicine Internship, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2007-2008)
• Anesthesiology Residency, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2008-2011)
• Cardiovascular Anesthesia Mini-Fellowship, Methodist Hospital, Dallas, Texas (1991)

Dr. Killoran's research interests span two distinct phases of his career. Initially focused on climate science and paleoclimatology, his early work examined atmospheric circulation patterns, precipitation controls, and climate variability across Asia and North America. More recently, his research has centered on anesthesiology, with particular emphasis on airway management techniques, development of comprehensive airway assessment tools, and medical education related to difficult airway prediction and management. His work bridges clinical practice with educational innovation in anesthesiology training.

Analysis of Dr. Killoran's publication history reveals a clear transition from earth sciences to medical research around 2007-2008, coinciding with completion of his medical degree. The 2011 publications demonstrate a focused research program in anesthesiology centered on practical clinical tools for airway assessment, with applications for both patient safety and resident education. His earlier climate science work shows sophisticated understanding of atmospheric dynamics and paleoclimatic reconstruction methods.

As an Associate Professor, Dr. Killoran likely participates in medical student and resident education, clinical practice in anesthesiology (particularly cardiovascular cases based on his fellowship), and ongoing research in airway management techniques. His unique background spanning climate science and medicine suggests an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving in his current medical research.