Dr. Adam J. Milam

Adam J. Milam, MD, PhD, FASE, FAHA is a Professor of Anesthesiology at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine with a joint appointment in Quantitative Health Sciences as well as an Associate Professor of Epidemiology. He is board-certified in both Anesthesiology and Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology. He serves as the chair of the Health Equity Subcommittee at Mayo Clinic Arizona. Dr. Milam is also a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University College of Heath Solutions and Faculty Associate at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Prior to starting this position at Mayo Clinic, he completed his cardiothoracic anesthesiology fellowship at Cleveland Clinic and residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Prior to medical school, he attended Johns Hopkins University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health. He also holds a Master of Health Science as well as a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health from the Department of Mental Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Dr. Milam has been actively involved in several national societies including the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Heart Association, the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, and the National Medical Association. He is a fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography (FASE) and the American Heart Association (FAHA). He also is actively engaged in research; Dr. Milam’s research is rooted in practices, policies, and interventions to address health disparities and health inequities. He has published over 120 peer-reviewed publications, 3 book chapters, and has more than 100 national, international, and invited presentations. His research has been featured and disseminated in leading public health and medical journals as well as Men’s Health, Rolling Stone, and US News & World Report. His work has been used to guide local and state legislation that promote health equity. Dr. Milam’s research also explores barriers to and possible strategies to improve diversity in the medical workforce. He also serves on the steering committee for the Anesthesia Research Council, which provides independent, trustworthy synthesis and advice to address complex challenges by mobilizing expertise, practice and knowledge in science, engineering, and medicine. In 2024, Dr. Milam was appointed to the Editorial Board of Anesthesia & Analgesia, serving as the Section Editor for the People and Health Advocacy Section and Executive Editor.

He has received multiple national awards including the Herbert W. Nickens Scholarship from the Association of American Medical Colleges, the 40 under 40 Award from the National Minority Quality Forum, the Top Healthcare Professionals Under 40 from the National Medical Association, and the Excellence in Public Health Award from the U.S. Public Health Service Physician Professional Advisory Committee; he also received the Teacher of the Year from the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Mayo Clinic Arizona, the Outstanding Emerging Educator Award from Mayo Clinic, Teacher of the Year Award for Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties from the Mayo Fellows’ Association, the Community Champion Award from the Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association, and he was inducted into the Hall of Fame at his high school, The Baltimore City College. Dr. Milam is also a member of the Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society.