Indiana University School of Medicine Program

The Indiana University School of Medicine Anesthesiology Residency program offers a comprehensive training experience aimed at producing outstanding clinical anesthesiologists. The program provides a rich history in the advancement of anesthesiology and emphasizes the development of exceptional clinicians through diverse clinical exposure and educational resources.

The clinical rotations offered during the program focus on foundational aspects of patient care and anesthetic principles, culminating in a broad range of clinical experiences that prepare residents for various subspecialties of anesthesiology. Residents have the opportunity to rotate through subspecialties such as Chronic Pain, Non-OR Anesthesia, Perioperative Care Unit, Surgical ICU, Thoracic, Transplant Anesthesia, Acute Perioperative Pain, Cardiovascular Anesthesia, Neurosurgical Anesthesia, Obstetrical Anesthesia, and Pediatric Anesthesiology.

Residents progress from the CA-1 year, emphasizing general anesthesiology principles, to the CA-2 and CA-3 years, where they further develop mastery in various subspecialties and gain advanced clinical experience to become perioperative physicians and anesthesia consultants. The curriculum includes didactic programs, simulation training, and clinical experiences aimed at ensuring residents become board-certified anesthesiologists.

The program incorporates an emphasis on academic training, clinical experience, professional preparation, and life and wellness support. Residents are encouraged to attend conferences, participate in simulation scenarios, and prepare for board certification exams. The IU School of Medicine's Anesthesiology Residency offers a supportive learning environment, comprehensive resources, and a focus on work-life balance to foster the development of confident and competent anesthesiologists.