Michael J. Cawley, PharmD, RRT, CPFT, FCCM, has more than 25 years of experience practicing in the areas of medical, surgical, trauma, and burn intensive care as both a critical care clinical pharmacist and registered respiratory therapist. Dr. Cawley's areas of expertise include mechanical ventilation, critical care simulation training, and sedation and analgesia in the critically ill patient, among others. He is an active member in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and fellow in the American College of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Cawley is a published author, medical and legal consultant, and pharmaceutical advisory board member. He has also been awarded both the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching and the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching.