On behalf of our faculty, welcome to the Department of Anesthesiology at Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Since joining becoming Chair in 2022, I have had the privilege of being part of tremendous growth in our department, institution and specialty

My goal is to support clinical excellence, quality education and innovative research. Our faculty is composed of graduates from many different programs providing the residents with a variety of ideas and concepts for patient management in anesthesiology. We actively search for similar diversity in our residents. There is close cooperation between our department and other departments within the institution, and we maintain congenial and professional relationships with surgeons, nursing staff and administration. Numerous opportunities exist to pursue clinical research interests within the department. An academic experience coupled with an extensive clinical case mix produce the well-balanced residency offered by Marshall. We offer a dynamic and diverse training environment, equipping residents with the skills and experience necessary to excel in the field of anesthesiology. Choosing the right residency program is a significant decision, and we are here to support you throughout this process. We invite you to explore our program further. We are confident that you will find our program to be a place where you can thrive and achieve your career goals.

Jay C. Shepherd, MD
Inaugural Chair
Associate Professor
Department of Anesthesiology

Dr. Shepherd earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in 2007 and completed his residency at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has served as an anesthesiologist at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky, from 2011 until his appointment as department chair in 2022. He is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.