Faculty profile
Stephen Kowalski
Back to facultyProfessorDepartment of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain MedicineUniversity of Manitoba
Research
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High spinal anesthesia in cardiac surgeryHigh spinal anesthesia in liver resection surgeryAirway management in critical carePredictors of first pass success rate with intubations in Critical CareAssociation of unsuccessful first pass intubation with long-term ICU outcomesWeaning strategies for long-term ventilated patientsUse of speaking valves to facilitate liberation from mechanical ventilation
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Subject: Prospective PhD student: High spinal anesthesia in cardiac surgery
Dear Professor Kowalski,
My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year].
Your research on high spinal anesthesia in cardiac surgery connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.]
Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you.
Thank you for your time.
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[your name]
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