Stephen A. Vitkun

Stephen A. Vitkun serves as SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at Stony Brook University's Renaissance School of Medicine, with joint appointments in Pharmacological Sciences and Health Sciences. He concurrently holds the administrative role of Vice Chair for Special Projects within the department.

His academic credentials include:

• B.S. from SUNY Stony Brook (1979)
• M.D. from Dartmouth Medical School (1982)
• A.M. from Dartmouth College (1988)
• Ph.D. from Pacific Western University (1988)
• M.B.A. from University of Tennessee (2001)
• Medicine Internship (1982-83), Anesthesiology Residency (1983-84, 86-87), and Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship (1984-86) at SUNY Stony Brook

Dr. Vitkun's scholarly work bridges clinical anesthesiology with healthcare systems management, emphasizing pain medicine, critical care pharmacology, and quality assurance methodologies. His career reflects deep integration of clinical practice, educational leadership, and administrative innovation in academic medicine.

His teaching excellence has been recognized through:

• President's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2007)
• Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2007)
• Aesculapius Award for Teaching (2006)
• Distinguished Teaching Professor designation (2010)
• Alpha Omega Alpha honor society membership

Certifications include Diplomate status with the American Board of Anesthesiology (re-certified), American Academy of Pain Management, and American Board of Quality Assurance. He serves as Oral Board Examiner for the American Board of Anesthesiology and Regional Faculty for the American Heart Association, demonstrating sustained commitment to national medical education standards.