Alexander Doyal, MD, MPH, FASA is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology in the Division of Liver Transplant and Vascular Anesthesia at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He completed his residency at the University of Virginia and his MPH at UNC. His clinical interests include point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), medical simulation education, and providing care for patients undergoing liver transplant surgery, major vascular surgery, major oncological surgeries, and regional anesthesia. Dr. Doyal’s research primarily focuses on patient safety and outcomes. During his MPOG fellowship, he will investigate the impact of anesthetic modalities, particularly peripheral nerve blocks, on 30-day mortality following major lower extremity amputations (MLEA). The study aims to evaluate the differential rates of major complications and mortality among patients receiving regional, spinal, or general anesthesia. This research may inform anesthetic practices for MLEA surgical interventions, ultimately improving outcomes for future patients.