Remembering Dr. Ron Litman

Remembered as a giant in the field of pediatric anesthesia, Dr. Ron Litman was an internationally known and respected medical educator, author, and clinician. He was an attending physician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a professor of anesthesiology and pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania prior to losing his battle with cancer in 2021. He cared deeply about research, teaching, mentoring and inspiring others while also caring for countless patients. A passionate advocate for the safe administration of medicine, his lectures, articles, and books have influenced generations of anesthesiologists. His research findings improved knowledge of topics ranging from airway anatomy during anesthesia to pathophysiology of mediastinal masses and malignant hyperthermia. He served as the Chair of the FDA Anesthetic and Analgesic Drug Products Advisory Committee and played a fundamental role in diagnosis and improved outcomes after malignant hyperthermia. We are honored to remember him as we fundraise to support the next generation of anesthesia researchers

We’re proud to take part in this year’s Academic Giving Competition (AGC). We’re in it to remember Dr. Ron Litman! 

And importantly, to raise funds supporting the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) and its grantees, scholars, and fellows!

We all know the critical importance research represents to our field – research that wouldn’t be possible without ensuring a steady inflow of researchers into the specialty ready to move anesthesiology and medicine forward.

In pursuit of that goal, every year FAER awards over $2.5 million in grants and sponsors more than 100 student fellows and resident scholars!

Give to support the future of our field and the researchers who will lead us there! Give to support FAER and its mission!

Every dollar raised will support FAER’s work to nurture anesthesiology’s physician-investigators. Every donation, no matter the amount, is truly meaningful. We are profoundly grateful for your generosity on behalf of not only our department, but our specialty and the patients we care for. And no matter the outcome, FAER’s grantees, scholars, and fellows win thanks to your support!

You can learn more about FAER at FAER.org.

 

Thank you!

Caoimhe C. Duffy, MD, MSc, CPPS, FCAI; E. Railey White, MD, PhD; and Tori N. Sutherland, MD, MPH

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Our Supporters

  • Patrick Giam I am proud to support FAER’s important mission and add to the contribution of my residency alma mater! Patrick Giam, MD, President Elect, American Society of Anesthesiologists Last month $100.00
  • Joanne Krush Last month
  • Kristen Burton Last month $105.00
  • Sasha Bilal Last month $52.50
  • Christopher G. Ward Last month $50.00
  • Max and Rachel Kelz October 2025 $5,000.00
  • Maryellen and Roderic Eckenhoff October 2025 $2,543.94
  • Thomas Joseph October 2025 $525.00
  • Dante Cerza October 2025 $500.00
  • Daphne Klausner Thank you for remembering Ron.  October 2025 $500.00

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