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Kevin Klein, M.D.

Kevin Klein, M.D.

Titles and Appointments

Chairman, Student Promotions Committee

Professor

Schools
Medical School
Departments
Anesthesiology & Pain Management | Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

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  • Education
    Medical Education
    UT Southwestern Medical Center (1981)
    Internship
    UT Southwestern Medical Center (1982), Straight Medicine
    Residency
    UT Southwestern Medical Center (1984), Internal Medicine
    Residency
    St. Luke's Medical Center (1986), Cardiovascular Anesthesiology
    Residency
    UT Southwestern Medical Center (1986), Anesthesiology
  • Research Interest
    • Ambulatory anesthesia
    • COX-2 inhibitors
    • Difficult Airway Management
    • Otolaryngology
    • PONV
  • Honors & Awards
    • Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2023
      National award given to exceptional educators within medical sciences. (2023)
    • Regents (ROTA) Teaching Nominee, 2023
      The ROTA program recognizes exceptional educators who demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and innovation, enhancing the student learning experience. Indicators of excellence may include: (2023)
    • Chairman's Recognition Award 2021
      Awarded to outstanding clinicians, educators, and contributors to the field of anesthesiology and pain management. (2021)
    • Distinguished Teaching Professor, UT Southwestern
      Confered by membership in Southwestern Academy of Teachers (2021)
    • Named one of the "Best Doctors in Dallas" 2019, 2020, 2021
      D Magazine, Dallas, Texas (2019)
    • Fellow of Fellow of American Society of Anesthesiologists (FASA) 2018
      The FASA designation is the highest acknowledgment from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and signifies a commitment to excellence in anesthesiology. It recognizes individuals who have demonstrated superior service, leadership an advocacy. (2018)
    • TMA Award for Excellence in Academic Medicine
      Gold Level Achievement (2013)
    • James D. Griffin Medical Student Teaching Award 2011, 2013, 2015, 2020, 2023
      UTSW Department of Anesthesiology Annual Teaching Award for Best Faculty Teaching of Students (2011)
    • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
      Elected to membership as senior student at UT Southwestern, Councilor since 2004 (1981)
    • Student Research Award
      Issued by the American Federation for Clinical Research (1980)
    • Summa Cum Laude
      Graduating with Highest Honors, University of Notre Dame (1978)
    • Alpha Epsilon Delta
      Premedical Honor Society, University of Notre Dame (1977)
    • Outstanding Clinical Science Educator Award, Southwestern Academy of Teachers (SWAT) 2023
      The Southwestern Academy of Teachers (SWAT) at UT Southwestern honors exceptional educators across the institution.
  • Professional Associations/Affiliations
    • Alpha Omega Alpha, Councilor (1981)
    • AMA, TMA, DCMS Past-President (1978)
    • ASA, TSA, DCAS Past-President (1984)
    • International Anesthesia Research Society (1984)
    • Southwestern Academy of Teachers (SWAT) (2021)
    • TMA Council on Medical Education (2019)
    • UT System Shine Academy of Health Science Education (2020)