We are dedicated to advancing health equity in perioperative care.

The Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia (CHESA) uses research, education and advocacy to improve access to safe surgical, anesthesia and perioperative care in all settings.

Updates & Events

What We're Talking About. Browse our updates, events, and other highlights.

Published: Sat, Nov 07, 2026 John Rose and Nichole Starr Awarded 2026 Rising Leaders in Global Health Award

Published: Sat, Nov 07, 2026 CHESA Director of Advocacy & Policy Adrian Gelb to Deliver Harold Griffith Lecture at the 2026 World Congress of Anaesthesiologists

Published: Sat, Nov 07, 2026 CHESA Director Doruk Ozgediz Recognized with UCSF Exceptional Physician Award

Published: Tue, Nov 25, 2025 RECAP: 2025 CHESA Fellows Retreat

Published: Wed, May 21, 2025 RECAP: World Health Assembly Side Event – Data to Action: How Metrics and Standards Are Improving Patient Safety

Published: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 RECAP: CHESA’s 5th Anniversary Event

Published: Thu, Apr 24, 2025 ARTICLE: Association of Opioid Prescriptions to Children after Discharge from Surgery and New Opioid Prescription Fills in Family Members

Published: Sun, Mar 23, 2025 The Lancet Global Health Commission

Published: Fri, Mar 21, 2025 RECAP: CHESA Grand Rounds – Asynchronous Laparoscopic Simulation Training in East Africa

Training Opportunities

CHESA has multiple Fellowship and Visiting Scholar pathways designed to support health equity professionals with diverse backgrounds and diverse aspirations.

CHESA Fellowship

Learn more about our customizable fellowship pathways and find which one is the right fit for you.

Other Training Opportunities

Undergraduates, graduate and post-graduate trainees & faculty - there are CHESA pathways for everyone.

Our Work

Research

Our research includes implementation sciences, translational, and basic science work with priorities driven by our partners and the communities we serve.

Training & Education

Our education programs train emerging leaders in health equity and support perioperative workforce training capacity in resource-denied settings.

Advocacy & Policy

Our research & education programs rely on grassroots and high-level advocacy and policy engagement for successful implementation and sustainability.