Research is a central part of the mission of the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine. The department supports clinical, bench, outcomes, and translational research. Research is performed in the four divisions of the department (perioperative, cardiac, critical care, and pain) and on a departmental level. The department provides direct funding and resources for research activities under the auspices of the Office of the Vice Chair for Research (OVCR). The department also provides project-specific scientific guidance, mentorship and faculty development, and guidance in the promotion process. There is a variety of conferences and similar activities that addresses the various research communities within the department.