Berend MetsBorn in Indonesia of Dutch heritage, Berend experienced his first plane flight at six weeks old and grew up around the world in countries such as England, Holland, the Netherland Antilles and Singapore before settling in South Africa. After completin High School he studied Medicine at the University of Stellenbosch where he met his wife, Ulane. Specializing in Anesthetics in England and South Africa, Dr. Mets holds Fellowships of the Faculty of Anaesthetists from both the Royal College of Surgeons in England and the College of Medicine in South Africa. Embarking on an academic career he completed a PhD in Pharmacology at the University of Cape Town, before moving to New York City to become an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Columbia University. Here he continued his research career, was in charge of residency training, and Ulane gave birth to their only son, Elbert. A Diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology, Professor Mets moved to the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine where he is now Chair of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. In pursuit of teaching anesthesia, as well as to experience the remarkable world we live in, Berend has travelled to more than eighty countries, believing that there is one universal language - respect. A prolific author of academic texts on Anesthesia, Leadership and Education, Waking Up Safer? is Dr. Mets' first book. Visit Dr. Mets' website: www.berendmets.com. You can also follow him on Twitter @Dr_B_Mets. Read More Read Less