Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Anesthesia Residency program at Indiana University School of Medicine provides a comprehensive clinical experience that encompasses all aspects of anesthesiology. It is known for its diverse rotations through five different tertiary care hospitals. The program equips residents with the necessary skills and experience to handle a variety of surgical procedures, emphasizing both clinical training and didactics that prepare them for board certification. Senior leadership within the department is committed to resident mentorship, ensuring both professional development and personal well-being during training.
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Program Details
Specialty
Anesthesiology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Anesthesia Residency program at Indiana University School of Medicine does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness in the provided text. However, potential applicants can infer some flexibility regarding international medical graduates based on the diverse clinical training opportunities and the commitment to providing a well-rounded experience for its residents. Information about ECFMG certification, acceptance rates, and specific guidelines for IMG applicants is not detailed in the text provided.
Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
4 categorical positions which include one clinical base year followed by three clinical anesthesia years. Also offers 22 advanced positions per cohort which provide three clinical anesthesia years.
Program Website
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1120 West Michigan Street, Gatch Hall, Room 365, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
Program Director
Jennifer Stewart, DO
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Current Residents
Overview
There are currently a total of 80 residency positions available in the Anesthesia Residency program, with 4 categorical positions each year that include a base clinical year followed by three years focused on clinical anesthesia. Residents have the opportunity to rotate through a comprehensive list of clinical settings that enhance their training experience.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The Department of Anesthesia training program has approximately 80 total resident positions. The first clinical anesthesia year (CA1/PGY2) begins after the completion of a foundational clinical skills year (PGY1). The department offers four categorical positions which include one clinical base year followed by three clinical anesthesia years. It also offers 22 advanced positions per cohort which provide three clinical anesthesia years. The didactic aspect of IU School of Medicine’s anesthesiology residency program is structured to develop the necessary knowledge, judgment, and professionalism required of a board-certified anesthesiologist. Each resident’s progress in both the academic and clinical aspects of anesthesiology is carefully monitored. In addition, the 30,000-square-foot Simulation Center in Fairbanks Hall provides additional educational diversity. Formative OSCE training scenarios in the simulation environment prepare residents for the APPLIED portion of the board certification exam.
Application
Application for the Anesthesia Residency at Indiana University School of Medicine provides details on stipends, benefits, and policies through the Office of GME. Specific deadlines and application requirements were not mentioned in the provided text.
# of Locations
Residents rotate through five unique tertiary-care hospitals: IU Health University Hospital, IU Health Methodist Hospital, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, Eskenazi Hospital, and the Roudebush VA Medical Center.
Fellowship
The Anesthesia Residency program offers several fellowship opportunities post-graduation, including: 1. Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellowship 2. Advanced Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia Fellowship 3. Multidisciplinary Anesthesia Pain Fellowship 4. Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship 5. Regional Anesthesia & Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship. The program emphasizes various subspecialties where recent graduates have pursued further education and training.
Resident Life
Overview
The Anesthesia Residency program at Indiana University School of Medicine offers a broad and robust clinical experience in all aspects of the specialty, with a strong emphasis on diversity of clinical experiences and exposure to a wide variety of surgical procedures.
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# of Years of Program
The program includes one clinical base year followed by three clinical anesthesia years, totaling four years.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Provides a broad and robust clinical experience, exposure to diverse clinical cases, strong reputation for producing excellent clinicians, and advocates for residents' positive experiences.
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