Dr. Sachin Kheterpal

Professor

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Biography

Sachin Kheterpal, M.D., MBA, is a Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Michigan Medical School, where he also serves as the Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and the Robert B. Sweet Endowed Professor. He is the Associate Dean for Research Information Technology and leads the Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group (MPOG), which includes over 60 health systems focusing on observational research, quality improvement, and pragmatic clinical trials. Dr. Kheterpal is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and holds a significant role within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a member of the Novel Exceptional Technology Research Advisory Committee (NExTRAC). He has made impactful contributions in healthcare innovations, particularly in utilizing information technology, electronic health records, and mobile health platforms to enhance patient care. His educational background includes a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Michigan Medical School and an MBA from the University of Michigan Business School. He is recognized for his research excellence, including receiving the American Society of Anesthesiologists Excellence in Research Award for leveraging informatics and data science across multicenter research collaborations to improve patient outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair

2025-07-01 — Present

Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, MI

Oversees the Department of Anesthesiology, focusing on research and education initiatives.

Associate Dean for Research Information Technology

— Present

University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, MI

Responsible for integrating research and informatics across clinical practices.

Awards

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Excellence in Research Award

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
  • Online Application via Rackham
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.