Dr. Tamar Lake

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tamar Lake, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Michigan Medical School. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Toledo in 2010. Dr. Lake's research interests include opioid consumption in post-operative care, especially in relation to procedures such as total knee arthroplasty and open abdominal aortic surgery, aiming to reduce opioid dependence and improve patient outcomes. Her recent publications highlight significant findings on the impact of rectus sheath catheters in reducing opioid usage following surgery, and she has contributed to the literature on naloxone dispensing to at-risk patients. Additionally, Dr. Lake has been involved in creating intensive care protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing her commitment to innovative solutions in healthcare. She actively participates in mentoring and is dedicated to advancing medical education and patient care within the anesthesiology field.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and mentoring medical students in Anesthesiology while conducting research in the field.

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.