Samhati Mondal

Dr. Samhati Mondal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She serves as the Division Chief of Transplant Anesthesiology and Director of Anesthesiology Medical Student Education. With expertise in cardiothoracic and transplant anesthesia, Dr. Mondal has made significant contributions to perioperative medicine, coagulation management, and enhanced recovery protocols.

Dr. Mondal's educational background includes:

• MBBS, Calcutta Medical College, University of Calcutta, India (2001-2007)
• Residency in Anesthesiology, Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi University, India (2008-2011)
• Senior Residency, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India (2011-2012)
• Liver Transplant Anesthesia Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (2012-2013)
• Internship in Internal Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University (2013-2014)
• Residency in Anesthesiology, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University (2014-2017)
• Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine (2017-2018)

Dr. Mondal's research focuses on transplant anesthesiology, cardiothoracic anesthesia, and perioperative medicine. Her work explores coagulation management during organ transplantation, enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery protocols, and the application of regional anesthesia techniques in cardiac surgery. She has made significant contributions to understanding the role of echocardiography in perioperative decision-making and has published extensively on ethical considerations in critical care scenarios. Her recent research also addresses gender equity in anesthesiology and racial disparities in physician compensation.

Analysis of Dr. Mondal's recent publications reveals a strong focus on practical clinical applications in transplant and cardiac anesthesia. Her work spans coagulation management during liver transplantation, innovative pain management techniques for cardiac surgery patients, and ethical considerations in emergent surgical scenarios. There's a clear trajectory toward improving patient outcomes through enhanced recovery protocols and addressing systemic issues in healthcare delivery, including gender and racial disparities.

Dr. Mondal's scientific recognition includes:

• 2004 Honor Grades, ENT and Ophthalmology, University of Calcutta
• 2013 Third Place, MARC (Midwest Anesthesia Residents Conference), Poster Presentation
• 2021 Mentee in Professional Development Mentoring Program, Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
• 2021 Preceptor Recognition Award, University of Maryland School of Medicine
• 2022 Fellow, American Society of Echocardiography (FASE)
• 2022 WICTA Coaching Award, Women In CardioThoracic Anesthesia

As an educator, Dr. Mondal serves as Clerkship Director for Anesthesiology Medical Student Education and mentors residents and fellows in the Cardiothoracic Anesthesia program. She has developed comprehensive guidelines for residents rotating through the Transplant & Vascular Anesthesia subspecialty. Her grant portfolio includes industry-sponsored clinical trials on cardiac output monitoring, coagulation management in aortic disease, and studies on racial disparities in anesthesia practice. Dr. Mondal actively contributes to departmental and national committees focused on education, diversity, and scientific advancement in cardiovascular anesthesiology.

Dr. Mondal leads initiatives to introduce regional anesthesia techniques for cardiac surgery patients as part of enhanced recovery protocols. She has trained colleagues in these techniques, making them standard practice at her institution. Her leadership extends to national organizations including the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, where she serves on committees focused on scientific programming, echocardiography education, and diversity initiatives.