Advanced Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine 2.5 Credits/Maximum of 2.5

Catalog description

This 2 week elective will build upon concepts learned during the prerequisite 2 week ANSTH 700 elective, and is designed for students interested in further knowledge and experience in clinical anesthesiology. It will be offered throughout Phases II-IV and is recommended for students interested in career exploration within the specialty of anesthesiology. Students will apply prior knowledge and newly learned concepts in the delivery of anesthesia during patient care. Upon completion of the elective, students will be expected to choose an appropriate anesthetic and pain management plan based upon patient conditions and surgical indications by applying advanced concepts of physiology, pharmacology, and anatomy. Perioperative patient care will occur largely within the operating room environment and perioperative setting. Daily clinical assignments with the anesthesia team will provide continuous direct supervision by anesthesiology faculty, residents, and nurse anesthetists. Learning experiences will include observation, participation, and interactive discussions with the anesthesia team during clinical patient care. Students will also have the opportunity to attend the resident lectures offered during the course. Case based learning discussion sessions and the simulation lab may be used to provide learning opportunities in addition to the operating room. At the discretion of the faculty anesthesiologist, students will have the opportunity to perform basic monitor placement and procedures under direct supervision during patient care. Students will be expected to complete required reading assignments and discussion questions based upon the learning objectives. Preparation for daily assignments will include knowledge of pertinent patient information from the electronic medical record and discussion of the anticipated anesthesia plan with the anesthesia team on the day prior to the planned surgical procedure. Clinical assignments will be determined by the course director and a core group of anesthesiology faculty, and will be released in congruency with the operating room schedule on the day prior to surgery. Students will be report in the morning to assist with operating room setup and will remain with the assigned anesthesia team until completion of the day. Attendance at daily clinical assignments will be mandatory and excusals will be at the discretion of the course director. There will be no weekend or night call requirements.