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Didactic Program
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Departmental Grand
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Wednesdays (7:00 - 8:00
AM). Departmental Grand Rounds provide a venue for prominent
speakers, clinicians and researchers in the field of Anesthesiology
(both members of our department and visiting professors) to
address the department, apprise us of new developments and keep
us on the cutting edge of our specialty. In addition, this meeting
serves as a forum for discussion of morbidity and mortality.
Periodically, a joint meeting is held with selected surgical
sections to present common problems that arise in clinical care. |
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CA-1 Anesthesia Lecture Series |
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Tuesdays (3:00 - 4:30
PM). These conferences cover the entire spectrum of anesthetic
practice with both basic science and clinical anesthesia material
based on ABA-ASA Content Outline. A typical lecture will include
a 45-minute didactic session followed by a 45-minute clinical
vignette discussion that seeks to apply the didactic material
discussed earlier. This forum may also serve as a focus for
case discussion as well as an opportunity to interact with visiting
professors in an informal fashion. During the summer months,
the teaching schedule is designed for the new resident and focuses
on the acquisition of basic anesthesia skills and information. |
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CA-2 Problem-Based Learning Discussion |
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Wednesdays (3:00 - 4:30
PM). These sessions provide the residents with an opportunity
to work together and, under the guidance of a member of the
faculty, address and solve clinical problems as they may occur
during the course of an anesthetic. A case scenario is provided
by the faculty member, who then directs residents in the critical
decision-making process. |
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CA-3 Conference |
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Mondays (3:00 - 4:30
PM). For the first half of the year these conferences are in
the format of the ABA Oral Board examination with emphasis on
thorough preoperative assessment of the patient, selection of
optimum anesthetic technique, intraoperative management, management
of complications, and postoperative care. The faculty member
offers a critique of the performance upon completion of the
resident's presentation. For the second half of the year these
conferences provide a systematic review for the ABA Written
Board examination. |
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Clinical Research Discussion |
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Mondays (Wednesdays)
(5:00 - 6:00PM). This program discusses proposed and on-going
research projects, as well as encouraging interaction between
basic research scientists and clinicians. Opportunity exists
to critique the investigation with the goal of improving the
project. Once monthly. |
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Chairman's Morning Report |
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Thursdays (6:30 -7:00AM)
Dr. Hines meets with all the residents over a continental breakfast
to discuss interesting and challenging cases in an informal
setting. |
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Subspecialty Conferences |
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Various times. Subspecialty
conferences are held to provide a forum for informal discussions
between faculty and residents. Subject material may focus on
interesting and relevant case management situations or issues
that are of current interest within the subspecialty. These
seminars are given by the sections of Obstetric Anesthesia,
Pediatric Anesthesia, Cardiac Anesthesia (echocardiography),
Neuroanesthesia, Ambulatory Anesthesia, and Pain Management
(acute and chronic). |
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Journal Clubs |
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Journal Club provides
an opportunity for faculty and residents to discuss current
and classic journal articles that are interesting or controversial
in a relaxed, informal atmosphere, typically at a local restaurant.
Relevant journal articles are provided by the various subspecialties.
The ability to critically evaluate the literature and determine
clinical significance is emphasized. |
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American Society of Anesthesiologists
Self-Evaluation Examination |
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Each resident is also
required to complete the twice-yearly American Society of Anesthesiologists
Self-Evaluation Exam, as well as the Annual American Board of
Anesthesiology In-Training Examination. |
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Resident Evaluation |
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Once a month, the Residency
Review Committee meets to evaluate the progress of each resident.
On this basis, strengths and weaknesses are identified and discussed
with each resident to assure a successful completion of the
program. Residents are given the Anesthesia Knowledge Test at
the beginning of the first month, at the end of six months,
and at the end of 18 months of training. This allows the resident
to measure their didactic progress and refine their reading.
Mock oral examinations in the authentic format of the American
Board of Anesthesiology oral exam are administered to all CA-1
and CA-2 residents annually. CA-3 residents and faculty, including
our six ABA examiners, give the exam. Residents take the annual
American Board of Anesthesiology / American Society of Anesthesiologists
In-Training Exam. The keywords from the exam help the resident
focus their studying. Subspecialty exams are given after most
rotations.
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Department of Anesthesiology
Yale University
School of Medicine
333 Cedar Street, TMP 3
P.O. Box 208051
New Haven, CT
06520-8051 USA
Business Office
Tel: 203.785.2802
Fax: 203.785.6664
YALE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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