Colleagues,

Dr. Keith Candiotti has humbly served the University of Miami and our Department of Anesthesiology for over 32 years. He has fulfilled the roles of Residency Program Director, Vice Chair of Clinical Research, Executive Vice Chair and Chief Operating Officer, as well as acting Chairman of our department in 2011-2012. He is an avid researcher with more than 130 published papers, and has helped transform our department and residency program into the academic center that it is today. A seasoned leader, Dr. Candiotti empowers those with whom he works. His communication is transparent and concise. He displays sincere enthusiasm for the University of Miami. His managerial competence is astute and incisive. Most importantly, he is a man of integrity. With the full endorsement of our past chair, David Lubarsky, MD, we are fortunate that he has been named Interim Chair of our Department. Please sign this petition as an indication of your endorsement for Dr. Keith Candiotti to be names the Permanent Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine, and Pain Management.

Thank You