Didactic Programs

Clinical Anesthesiologist Year 1

Orientation - July

• Drug of the Day each morning (15 minute discussion on the common drugs used early in residency)
• Usually from 6:45-7:00 in anesthesia library unless otherwise noted:
• CA-1 July Afternoon Lectures (Usually from 15:00-16:00):
  Lectures focused on the basics of anesthesia referencing Miller's "Baby Miller"
• Substance Abuse Dinner (7/30/08 - time and place to be announced)

Tuesday Afternoon Lecture Series

Conferences cover the spectrum of anesthetic practice with both basic science and clinical anesthesia material focused on the ABA-ASA Content Outline and referencing Millers's Basics of Anesthesia Text. These lectures emphasize more of the advanced anesthetic principles geared to the clinical anesthesia year 1 class.

One lecture a week will reference the Miller Text, while remaining lectures will be focused on Problem Based Learning Discussions. In addition, residents will take part in our junior anesthesia professional development series. These lectures and discussions focus on aspects of career development, ethics and professionalism, practice management, and substance abuse prevention.

Fatigue & Stress Management Series

Monday afternoon CA-1 series

In recognition of the stressors and demands associated with residency training, CA-1 Residents undertake a 16-session weekly group stress management intervention that teaches residents how to develop and apply effective coping strategies to deal with stressors at work and at home. The program results in reduction in work and family stressors, increased use of a wider range of stress management approaches, prevention or reduction of alcohol and drug use, and prevention or reduction of psychological symptoms such as depression and anxiety. Specific techniques include didactic presentations, group discussion and problem solving, and looking at personal experiences. Though the program is conducted in a group setting, it promotes behavior change in relation to resident's unique work and family situations.

Breakfast Rounds/Chairman's Corner

6:30-7:00 on Tuesday mornings

Dr. Kain will discuss current issues within the residency program as well as his choice of any anesthesia related topics. On those days that the chairman is not available, a clinical case discussion will take place. These case discussions will be led by a resident and moderated by a faculty member.

Keywords:

All residents/attendings will be given a list/log of keywords based on the ABA/ASA Content Outline and In-Training exams for topics to discuss in OR - these topics should be checked off upon completion. It is also the expectation of the residents to inform their attending the previous night of topics they wish to discuss.

Workshops

• An Airway Workshop will be provided for the CA-1 training class.
• A Research seminar will also take place as they prepare to enter their CA-2 year.

Journal Club

Journal club provides an opportunity for all residents and faculty to discuss current articles from various respected Journals within the field of anesthesiology. An emphasis is made on critically evaluating the literature and determining clinical significance. Relevant journal club articles are provided by the various subspecialties. Journal club is held once a quarter, often at a local restaurant, providing the residents an opportunity to learn outside of the hospital setting. Typically a resident will moderate the discussion with a faculty member available to assist. All residents and available faculty are expected to attend.

Examinations

All CA-1s are expected to sit for the American Board of Anesthesiology/American Society of Anesthesiologists In-Training exam at the beginning of each academic year. After 6 months of training they are given the Anesthesia Knowledge Test (AKT). In addition, at the end of each month a short exam based on the didactics for that month will be given to guage the residents' progress and help in preparation for the written boards. To prepare for the oral boards, authentic Mock Oral exams are administered twice a year.

Clinical Anesthesiologist Year 2

Thursday Afternoon Lecture Series

Conferences cover the spectrum of anesthetic practice with both basic science and clinical anesthesia material focused on the ABA-ASA Content Outline and referencing Barash's Clinical Anesthesia Text. These lectures emphasize more of the advanced anesthetic principles geared to the clinical anesthesia years 2 & 3.

One lecture a week will reference the Barash Text, while remaining lectures will be focused on Problem Based Learning Discussions. In addition, residents will take part in our senior anesthesia professional development series. These lectures and discussions focus on aspects of career development, ethics and professionalism, practice management, and substance abuse prevention.

Note: These lectures will be broadcast on a live webfeed for residents on outside rotations to access at the actual time of the talks. In addition, all lectures will be video recorded and posted on the website for those residents unable to attend. The department will provide laptop computers to all residents in order to achieve this goal.

Breakfast Rounds/Chairman's Corner

Dr. Kain will discuss current issues within the residency program as well as his choice of any anesthesia related topics. On those days that the chairman is not available, a clinical case discussion will take place. These case discussions will be led by a resident and moderated by a faculty member.

Keywords

All residents/attendings will be given a list/log of keywords based on the ABA/ASA Content Outline and In-Training exams for topics to discuss in OR - these topics should be checked off upon completion. It is also the expectation of the residents to inform their attending the previous night of topics they wish to discuss.

Workshops

A Regional Workshop will be provided to all CA-2s in Spring. The focus of this workshop will be common regional blocks and techniques, including the use of ultrasound guidance.

Journal Club

Journal club provides an opportunity for all residents and faculty to discuss current articles from various respected Journals within the field of anesthesiology. An emphasis is made on critically evaluating the literature and determining clinical significance. Relevant journal club articles are provided by the various subspecialties. Journal club is held once a month, often at a local restaurant providing the residents an opportunity to learn outside of the hospital setting. Typically a resident will moderate the discussion with a faculty member available to assist. All residents and available faculty are expected to attend.

Practice Management Seminar

CA-2s are given the chance to speak with community private practice & academic anesthesiologist who discuss various aspects of the current job market. Salaries, resume building, financial planning, insurance etc. are also topics of discussion.

Examinations

All CA-2s are expected to sit for the American Board of Anesthesiology/American Society of Anesthesiologists In-Training exam at the beginning of each academic year. In addition, after 18 months of training they are given the Anesthesia Knowledge Test (AKT). To prepare for the oral boards, authentic Mock Oral exams are administered twice a year.

Clinical Anesthesiologist Year 3

Thursday Afternoon Lecture Series

Conferences cover the spectrum of anesthetic practice with both basic science and clinical anesthesia material focused on the ABA-ASA Content Outline and referencing Barash's Clinical Anesthesia Text. These lectures emphasize more of the advanced anesthetic principles geared to the clinical anesthesia years 2 & 3.

One lecture a week will reference the Barash Text, while remaining lectures will be focused on Problem Based Learning Discussions. In addition, residents will take part in our senior anesthesia professional development series. These lectures and discussions focus on aspects of career development, ethics and professionalism, practice management, and substance abuse prevention.

Note: These lectures will be broadcast on a live webfeed for residents on outside rotations to access at the actual time of the talks. In addition, all lectures will be video recorded and posted on the website for those residents unable to attend. The department will provide laptop computers to all residents in order to achieve this goal.

Oral & Written Board Review Series

A review of written board questions as well as oral board preparation will take place one Monday afternoon of each month from 16:00-17:00. This session will be led by a senior ABA examiner and will emphasize strategies and techniques needed to successfully achieve board certification.

Breakfast Rounds/Chairman's Corner

Dr. Kain will discuss current issues within the residency program as well as his choice of any anesthesia related topics. On those days that the chairman is not available, a clinical case discussion will take place. These case discussions will be led by a resident and moderated by a faculty member.

Keywords

All residents/attendings will be given a list/log of keywords based on the ABA/ASA Content Outline and In-Training exams for topics to discuss in OR - these topics should be checked off upon completion. It is also the expectation of the residents to inform their attending the previous night of topics they wish to discuss.

Workshops

A TEE workshop will be provided to all CA-3s in Spring. This workshop will focus on the intraoperative uses of transesophageal echocardiography, including 3D TEE.

Journal Club

Journal club provides an opportunity for all residents and faculty to discuss current articles from various respected Journals within the field of anesthesiology. An emphasis is made on critically evaluating the literature and determining clinical significance. Relevant journal club articles are provided by the various subspecialties. Journal club is held once a quarter, often at a local restaurant providing the residents an opportunity to learn outside of the hospital setting. Typically a resident will moderate the discussion with a faculty member available to assist. All residents and available faculty are expected to attend.

Examinations

All CA-3s are expected to sit for the American Board of Anesthesiology/American Society of Anesthesiologists In-Training exam at the beginning of each academic year. To prepare for the oral boards, authentic Mock Oral exams are administered twice a year.