Adam Jeraldo Milam, MD, PhD, MHS

Primary Academic Title

Professor (PAR) of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

Background

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-j-milam-md-phd-fase-faha-fasa-a6839514

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

As pioneering chief resident in anesthesiology at Cedars-Sinai, alum Adam Milam is working to increase diversity in the medical field, The Hub (December 26, 2019)

From Research to Residency: Improving Your Anesthesiology Application with Dr. Adam Milam, The Medical Student's Guide to Anesthesiology (October 2, 2025)

Adam Milam M.D., Ph.D., from physician to patient – and back again, Wayne State University (November 11, 2022)

Google Scholar - Publications

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=IJ2TAuIAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

PubMed - Publications

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=milam+aj&sort=date

Research Gate - Research Profile

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Adam-Milam

Selected Publications

• Goldson KV, Brennan E, Burton BN, Faloye AO, Habermann EB, Hanson KT, Warner DO, Youssef MR, Milam AJ. Does Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Differ by Patient Demographics? An Evaluation of Perioperative Anesthetic Management-An Observational Study. Anesthesiology. 2025 Apr 1;142(4):704-715. PMID: 39786950. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0000000000005367. Epub 2025 Jan 9
• Milam AJ, Fah MK, Houston BT, Youssef MR, Buckner-Petty SA, Sell-Dottin K, D'Souza RS, Warner DO, Smith BB. Methadone Dosing and Postoperative Pain Management in Cardiothoracic Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Anesthesiology. 2024 Dec 1;141(6):1205-1207 PMID: 39530721. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0000000000005210
• Milam AJ, Ogunniyi MO, Faloye AO, Castellanos LR, Verdiner RE, Stewart JW 2nd, Chukumerije M, Okoh AK, Bradley S, Roswell RO, Douglass PL, Oyetunji SO, Iribarne A, Furr-Holden D, Ramakrishna H, Hayes SN. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Perioperative Health Care Among Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: JACC State-of-the-Art Review. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2024 Jan 30;83(4):530-545 PMID: 38267114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2023.11.015
• Bradley AS, Bonner TJ, Youssef MR, Burton BN, Warner DO, Faloye AO, Toledo P, Milam AJ. Perioperative Health Care Disparities in the United States: A Systematic Review. Anesth Analg. 2025 May 3. PMID: 40323058. https://doi.org/10.1213/ANE.0000000000007510. Epub 2025 May 3
• McElroy LM, Rogers U, Nichols L, Bhavsar NA, Schappe T, Harding J, Strauss AT, Gordon EJ, Ross-Driscoll K, Deirhoi-Reed R, Chan NW, Henson JB, Ng YH, Taber DJ, Milam AJ, Schold JD, Caicedo JC, Adams AB, Patzer RE, Berchuck SI, Matsouaka R, Gagnon J, Kirk AD. Development of Common Data Elements for Organ Transplantation. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Apr 1;8(4):e257704. PMID: 40293753. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.7704. Epub 2025 Apr 1

Honors

• 20 in Their Twenties Award, Recognizes young Maryland professionals (under 30) for their professional success, community involvement, and impact, showcasing rising leaders in the state. Honorees are selected by previous awardees for their entrepreneurial spirit and significant contributions, driving new energy in Maryland's business and civic landscape. Maryland Daily Record, (2016)
• Dean's Distinguished Leadership Award, Leadership award for medical students, Wayne State University School of Medicine, (2016)
• Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society, Alpha Chapter, To be elected to the Delta Omega Society, a student must (1) be in the upper 25% in class standing, and (2) demonstrate real or potential qualities of leadership in public health., The Johns Hopkins University, (2016)
• Distinction in Biomedical Research, Distinction in biomedical research, Wayne State University School of Medicine, (2016)
• Harris Award, Leadership award for medical students, Wayne State University School of Medicine, (2016)
• Marjorie Edwards Prize for Scholarship & Community Service, Community service award for medical students, Wayne State University School of Medicine, (2016)
• Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research Scholar, Research scholar experience for medical students, American Society of Anesthesiologists, (2019)
• Leo G. Rigler, M.D. Award, Leadership award for anesthesiology residents, Department of Anesthesiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2020
• Evelyn E. Henley Anesthesia Society Scholar, Presentation award for medical students and residents at the National Medical Association Annual Meeting, Anesthesiology Section, National Medical Association, (2021)
• Hall of Fame, Honors distinguished alumni for contributions in various fields, restarting in 1988 after an initial run from the late 1940s to 1969, featuring notable members like Hyman Stern, W. Stuart Symington, and more recently, figures like MLB Hall of Famer John Schuerholz (BCC '58) and educator James N. Newton (BCC '64). It recognizes achievement in athletics, academics, and community service, with induction ceremonies held periodically., Baltimore City College Alumni Association, Inc., (2021)
• National Medical Association Travel Award, Travel Award, National Institutes of Health, (2021)
• Community Champion Award, Recognizes outstanding contributions that address critical social, economic and environmental needs throughout our society and communities, including local communities. Both individuals and groups are eligible. The nominee(s) may be either Johns Hopkins alumni (individual or group) who have impacted any community OR non-alumni (individual or group) who have impacted a Johns Hopkins institution., Johns Hopkins Alumni Association, (2022)
• Excellence in Teaching, Academy of Educational Excellence - Excellence in Teaching, Academy of Educational Excellence, (09/2022)
• Anesthesiology Teacher of the Year, Teacher of the year, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, (06/2023)
• Outstanding Emerging Educator Award, The Mayo Clinic's Outstanding Emerging Educator Award recognizes early-career faculty (10 years or less in education roles) for innovation, leadership, and commitment in medical teaching, honoring physicians and scientists across Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota for exceptional contributions to biomedical education, with winners announced annually by the Mayo Clinic Alumni Associationand College of Medicine and Science., Mayo Clinic, (10/2023)
• 40 Under 40 Leaders in Health Award, Recognizes emerging professionals under 40 making significant impacts in health equity for minority and underserved populations through advocacy, research, policy, and clinical care. This annual award celebrates diverse leaders like physicians, researchers, and patient advocates, highlighting their dedication to reducing health disparities and improving community health outcomes, with honorees announced and celebrated at NMQF's leadership events., National Minority Quality Forum, (05/2024)
• Top Healthcare Professionals Under 40, Recognizes young leaders in healthcare annually, National Medical Association, (08/2024)
• Teacher of the Year, These awards, given across Mayo's campuses (AZ, FL, MN) and Health System, honor faculty for outstanding mentorship, Mayo Clinic Fellow's Association for Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties, (09/01/2025)