Claude D. Brunson, MD
PROFESSOR EMERITUS
Department:
SOM-Anesthesiology
Email:
cbrunson@umc.edu
Education
| American College of Physician Executives, Certification, Certifying Commission in Medical Management | 2011 |
| University of Mississippi School of Health Related Professions, MS, Clinical Health Sciences | 2010 |
| Millsaps College - Else School of Management, Business Advantage Program for Professionals | 2009 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Clinical Scientist Track, CA-3 (6 months training) | 1991 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Anesthesiology Residency | 1991 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Chief Resident - Anesthesiology Residency | 1990 |
| Baptist Medical Centers, Medicine | 1988 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham, MD, Medicine | 1987 |
| University of Alabama, BS, Psychology | 1983 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Certified Physician Executive, American College of Physician Executives | 08/2011 - Present |
| Licensure, DEA Certificate | |
| Certification, Hyperbaric Medicine Team Training Certificate | 1999 - Present |
| Certification, Diplomate American Board of Anesthesiology | 1992 - Present |
| Certification, Diplomate NBME | 1988 - Present |
| Licensure, State of Alabama | 1988 - Present |
| Licensure, State of Mississippi | 1988 - 06/2012 |
Current Positions
| Senior Advisor, Vice Chancellor for External Affairs, School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology | 2010 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology | 07/2003 - 03/2009 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine | 07/2002 - 03/2009 |
| Professor and Acting Chairman, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology | 07/2002 - 07/2003 |
| Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology | 07/1996 - 07/2002 |
| Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology | 07/1992 - 07/1996 |
| Instructor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology | 07/1991 - 07/1992 |
Sponsored Program Funding
| Intramural, Survey of General Anesthesia in Morbidly Obese Parturient | 01/2004 - 12/2004 |
| Extramural, Opinion Regarding BIS Monitoring: A Survey of Attending Anesthesiologists from Major Teaching Hospitals in the United States, Aspect, Inc. | 07/2003 - 11/2003 |
| Extramural, The Safety and Efficacy of Desflurane During General Anesthesia in Surgical Patients, Anaquest, Inc | 09/1992 - 12/1992 |
Publications
Abstracts | |
| Dai X, Brunson CD, Rockhold RW, Loh HH, Ho IK, Ma T Sex differences in the antinociceptive activity of and tolerance to tramadol, alone or in combination with gabapentin, in mice. Journal of Biomedical Sciences; 2008 September 15 | 2008 |
| Kakascik A, Lerant A, Phillips W, Brunson CD Impact of core-competency-based evaluations on formative and summative exam performance The Journal of Education in Perioperative Medicine, 2007; Vol. 9, Issue 2 | 2007 |
| Kinard K, Oswalt K, Wiltshire W, Brunson CD Retrospective Review of Anesthesiology Resident Education: A Needs Assessment. The Journal of Education in Perioperative Medicine, 2007; Vol. 9, Issue 2 | 2007 |
| Dai X, Brunson CD, Loh HH, Ho IK, Ma T The role of mu-opioid receptor in tramadol-mediated analgesic actions in the mouse tail-flick test. The Toxicologist, 2007; Vol. 96, Number 1; The Society of Toxicology, Charlotte, 2007 | 2007 |
| Brunson CD, Pan J, Phillips J, Han H, Mychaskiw G Difficult tracheal intubation in preschool patients. Anesthesiology, 2005; Journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists | 2005 |
| Eriator II, Tafor S, Brunson, CD How useful is level of satisfaction as an outcome measure for pain management in cancer patients? 2005 AAPM, February 24-26, 2005, Palm Springs, CA. | 2005 |
| Badr AE, Ostrovsky O, Brunson CD Correlation between anemia and outcome from severe traumatic brain injury. J. Neurosurg Anesthesio 2004; 16(4):342 | 2004 |
| Blakley O, Takkallapalli R, Brunson C, Dorsey L. Difficult airway in a child after TEF repair and tracheolaryngeal reconstruction | 2002 |
| Mychaskiw G, Badr AE, Yin W, Brunson C, Zhang JH Hyperbaric oxygen ameliorates acute reflex sympathetic dystrophy in a rat model. Undersea of Hyperbaraic Medicine Journal 2001; 28:29 | 2001 |
| Mychaskiw G, Woodyard S, Brunson CD, May W, Eichhorn JH Doues hyperbaric oxygen change sickle cell morphology? Anesth Analg 2000; 90:S129 | 2000 |
| Mychaskiw II, G, Hoehner, P, Badr A, Brunson C., Eichorn J Hypothermia prevents increase of gastric regional CO2 during Cardiopulmonary Bypass Anesthesiology 1999; Vol. 91:A477 | 1999 |
| Brunson CD, Crisona F., Bruce D, Eichhorn JH Halothane decreases sickling of HbSS red blood cells. Anesthesiology 1992; 77:A116 | 1992 |
| Wiltshire W, Phillips WJ, Lerant A, Brunson CD Anesthesiology Resident Training: Evaluation of Competence through Milestones | |
| Ahene C., Brunson CD, Mehta, M. Needleless intravenous systems - do anesthesia personnel utilize them? Anesthesiology 1996; 85:A1054 | |
Book Chapter | |
| Mychaskiw G, Woodyard SA, Brunson C, Eichhorn, JH In vitro effects of hyperbaric oxygen on sickle cell morphology J Clin Anesth 2001; 13:255-258 | 2001 |
| Scott-Conner, CEH, Brunson, CD Sickle hemoglobinopathies Surgical Rounds 1994; 17:363-375 | |
| Scott-Conner, CEH, Brunson, CD The pathophysiology of the sickle hemoglobinopathies and implications for perioperative management. Am J Surg 1994; 168(3):268-274 | |
Letter to the Editor | |
| Brunson, CD, Ahene, CA, Mehta, MP, Malinowski, S. Antibiotic for surgical prophylaxis - an approach to improve timing of administration. AM J Anesth 1996, 23:116-118 | 1996 |
| Brunson CD, Mehta M. Metal corrosion of tracheostomy apparatus Anesthesiology (Letter) 1995; 82:318-319. | 1995 |
Presentations
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Anesthesia in the Geriatric Patient", National Medical Association - Anesthesiology Section Scientific Session, Honolulu, HI | 08/2007 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Increasing Success in Academic Anesthesia", National Medical Association, Honolulu, HI | 08/2007 |
| Poster Presentation, Changing regional anesthesia experience: Integration of graduate procedural anatomy course, Research Day/University of Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Jackson, MS | 04/2007 |
| Poster Presentation, Formative Specialty Rotation Examinations, Research Day/University of MS Medical Center Department of Medicine, Jackson, MS | 04/2007 |
| Poster Presentation, Gabapentin enhances antinociceptive activity of and attenuates antinociceptive tolerance to tramadol, UMMC School of Health Related Professions, Jackson, MS | 04/2007 |
| Poster Presentation, The role of mu-opioid receptor in tramadol-mediated analgesic actions in the mouse tail-flick test, Research Day/UMMC Department of Medicine, Jackson, MS | 04/2007 |
| Poster Presentation, The role of mu-opioid receptor in tramadol-mediated analgesic actions in the mouse tail-flick test., Society of Toxicology, Charlotte, NC | 03/2007 |
| Poster Presentation, Difficult Tracheal Intubation in Preschool Patients, 2005 American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA | 10/2005 |
| Poster Presentation, Does Hyperbaric Oxygen change sickle cell morphology?, IARS Annual Meeting, San Diego | 03/2000 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Hypothermia prevents increase of gastric retional CO2 during Cardiopulmonary Bypass, American Society of Anesthesiologists | 09/1999 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Invasive Monitoring", American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians, New Orleans, LA | 10/1996 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Risk Management and Post-operative Pain Management", 1995 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Anesthesiologists' Assistants, Inc., Orange Beach, AL | 05/1995 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Use of the Fiberoptic Bronchoscope", Mississippi Association of Nurse Anesthetist, Biloxi, MS | 02/1994 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Monitored Anesthesia Care", Baptist Anesthesia Association, Jackson, MS | 11/1993 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Clinical Experience with Mivacurium Chloride", Hattiesburg Anesthesia Associates, Hattiesburg, MS | 05/1992 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Uptake and Distribution", Mississippi Association of Nurse Anesthetists Spring Meeting, Biloxi, MS | 05/1992 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Management of Post-Surgical Pain", Mississippi Society of Post Anesthesia Nurses Annual Meeting, Biloxi, MS | 02/1992 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| 2013 Power 100 Award of Most Influential African Americans, Ebony Magazine | 2013 |
| President's Award, Mississippi Medical and Surgical Association | 2013 |
| Healthcare Visionary Award, Mississippi Blood Services | 2013 |
| 2012 Martha Meyers Role Model Award, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine | 2012 |
| Exemplary Physician Award, Mississippi Medical and Surgical Association | 2012 |
| Physician of the Year, Mississippi Medical and Surgical Association | 2007 |
| Chief of Staff, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2001 |
| Best Doctors in America | 1998 |
| Best Doctors in America - Southeastern Region | 1995 |
| Teacher of Year Award | 1994 |
| Teacher of Year Award | 1992 |
| Robert R. Dripps Outstanding Graduating Senior Award | 1991 |
| National Role Model Administrator and Mentor Award, Minority Access, Inc. | |
| Key Note Speaker, Minority Student Affairs, UMMC |
Professional Membership and Service
| Mississippi State Medical Association, Officer, Vice President, President Elect | 2013 - Present |
| American Medical Association, Delegate, Delegate | 2013 - Present |
| Mississippi State Medical Association, Chairperson, Chairman, Board of Trustees | 2012 - 2013 |
| Scope of Practice Committee, Member, Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure | 2011 - Present |
| Health Insurance Exchange Advisory Board Sub-Committee, Committee Chair, Mississippi Insurance Department | 2011 - Present |
| Committee on Executive Compensation, Member, American Society of Anesthesiologists | 2011 - Present |
| Health Insurance Exchange Advisory Board, Member, Health Insurance Exchange Advisory Board | 2011 - Present |
| Journal MSMA Editorial Advisory Board, Advisory Editor, Mississippi State Medical Association | 2011 - Present |
| American Society of Anesthesiologists, Committee Chair, Board of Directors | 2010 - Present |
| American Society of Anesthesiologists, Committee Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs | 2008 - Present |
| Mississippi State Medical Association, Board of Directors of a Company, Board of Trustees Member | 2008 - Present |
| Mississippi Medical and Surgical Association, Officer, President/Elect/Past | 2008 - Present |
| Food and Drug Administration, Member, Anesthesiology and Respiratory Therapy Devices Panel | 2007 - Present |
| Mississippi Medical and Surgical Association, Committee Chair, Scientific Assembly Committee 2007 | 2007 - Present |
| American Society of Anesthesiologists, Board of Directors of a Company, Finance Committee | 2007 - Present |
| Mississippi State Medical Association, Committee Chair, Council on Legislation | 2006 - Present |
| Board of Trustees, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Committee Member, Committee of Finance | 2006 - Present |
| Central Medical Society, Officer, President/Elect/Past | 2005 - 2006 |
| Central Medical Society, Committee Chair, Delegation Meeting | 2004 - Present |
| American Society of Anesthesiologists, Board of Directors of a Company, Board Member | 2002 - Present |
| Madison County Bank, Board of Directors of a Company, Internal Audit Committee | 2001 - Present |
| 100 Black Men of Jackson, Committee Chair, Health and Anti-Violence Committee | 2000 - 2003 |
| American Society of Anesthesiologists, Legislative Liaison - Mississippi, Governmental Affairs Division | 1999 - Present |
| Tri-State Society of Anesthesiologists, Program Organizer, District IX Annual Meeting | 1998 - 1999 |
| Sickle Cell Foundation, Committee Chair, Central Mississippi Sickle Cell Foundation | 1998 - 2006 |
| 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Program Coordinator | 1998 - 2000 |
| Minority Student Affairs Graduation Banquet, Keynote Address, Graduation | 2001 |
Committee Service
| School Of Medicine - Faculty Appointments, Promotions, Member | 2007 - 2008 |
| School Of Health Related Professions - Multicultural Committee, Member | 2007 - Present |
| School Of Medicine - Faculty Appointments, Promotions, Member | 2006 - 2007 |
| Medical Center - Long-Range Planning, Member | 2004 - 2006 |
| Medical Center - Faculty Responsibility, Member | 2004 - Present |
| The University Hospitals and Clinics - Credentials, Member | 2004 - Present |
| School Of Medicine - Executive Faculty, Member | 2004 - 2012 |
| School Of Medicine - Faculty Appointments, Promotions, Vice Chair | 2001 - 2002 |
| The University Hospitals and Clinics - Perioperative Services Committee, Member | 1996 - Present |
| School Of Medicine - Promotions (Clinical), Vice Chair | 1996 - 2002 |
| The University Hospitals and Clinics - Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Chair | 1991 - 2001 |
Community Service
| Operation Shoe Strings, Board of Directors | 2014 - Present |
Other Service
| Department of Anesthesiology Research Committee, Member | 2011 - Present |
| Executive Medical Staff Nominating Committee, Member | 1997 - 12/1997 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center Faculty Senate, Senator | 11/1996 - 12/1999 |
| Performance Improvement Team, Member | 07/1995 - 07/1996 |
| OB-GYN Chairman Search Committee, Member | 1994 - 12/1994 |
| Pharmacy Director Search Committee, Member | 1994 - 12/1994 |
Directed Student Learning
| Faculty Advisor, Advised: Patrick Klar | 2011 - Present |
Residency Training
| Anesthesiology Residency Training Program, Program Director | 2002 - 03/2009 |