Anesthesiology

Type: Elective

Primary instructor: Dr. Jill Boyle

Secondary instructors: Dr. John Algren and Staff

First Year: no

Second Year: no

Third Year: no

Fourth Year: yes

Fall: yes

Spring: yes

Department 1: Anesthesiology

Objectives: This course is a four-week elective providing a multidisciplinary experience in Anesthesiology so that all students will rotate through the following venues: Adult anesthesia at VUH and/or VA, Cardiothoracic anesthesia, Pediatric anesthesia, OB Anesthesia, Neuro ICU/SICU/BICU, and Acute pain service. In addition to participating in departmental lectures for residents, Grand Rounds and M&M, students will be provided with a textbook, Basics of Anesthesia, 5th edition, and The Difficult Airway Course manual for use during the elective. Students will keep the SEA curriculum cards and a departmental manual that are given at the beginning of the course. Student-specific lectures will also be given during the course. Each student will take one evening call and one weekend day call to provide exposure to anesthesia for trauma and emergency surgery. Availability from July to December will be competitive due to space limitations, so priority during these months will be given to those considering anesthesiology as a career choice. Interested visiting students should include a CV, transcript and USMLE scores.

Prerequisites: 4th year medical student. Prior experience in anesthesia not required.

Max number: 4