Dr. Leila Pang Retires

Having served 40 Exemplary Years at Columbia University

Best wishes are being extended to Dr. Leila Pang on her retirement after serving 40 years at Columbia University. Dr. Pang retires as the Ngai-Jubilee Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Vice Chair for Education for the Department of Anesthesiology and as attending anesthesiologist and pediatric pain physician at NYPH/CHONY.

In honor of Dr. Pang’s contribution to the department, and institution at large, a special farewell reception was hosted by Chairman of the Department Dr. Ansgar Brambrink. During the reception Dr. Pang was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the department.

Several members of her team and of the department also paid tribute to Dr. Pang reflecting on her influence as a clinician, professor, mentor and leader.

The reception was attended by members of the department, university and Dr. Pang’s family.