A Day in the Life of a Resident

A typical day as a clinical anesthesiology resident begins around 06:30 AM with a patient interview and preoperative evaluation, followed by informed consent. Next, the operating room is set up based on the preoperative evaluation and physical exam findings to include, but not limited to, induction and emergency medications, airway devices, need for additional intravenous catheters, and anesthesia machine check. First case starts are typically 07:30 with the exception of a few cases beginning at 07:15. Residents provide care for each patient scheduled to undergo surgery in their designated operating room until cases are completed or otherwise dismissed by the anesthesia in charge personnel. 

• During the last 2 months of the internship year, interns will become a part of the anesthesiology service and will start participating in providing anesthetic care under the guidance of senior residents or attending physicians. 
• Afternoon didactics are held every Wednesday afternoon, with a lecture series tailored to resident’s PGY level on Basic and Advanced topics.
• Bi-monthly education days during which all Anesthesiology residents have dedicated time to participate in simulation sessions, ultrasound workshops, PBLDs, Mock Oral examinations, and other educational activities.
• No 24-hour call or weekend call during general OR rotations.
• A maximum of four 24-hour shifts for senior residents while on OB rotations, with 1 post-call day off to ensure rest and safe patient care.
• While on cardiac anesthesia rotations, residents take home call and are required to have 8 hours of rest between shifts.