University of Chicago Program
Location:
Chicago, ILSpecialty:
Obstetric anesthesiologyACGME Code:
0431604006Overview
The University of Chicago offers an ACGME-accredited Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship, providing one fellowship position annually. This fellowship is designed for trainees interested in gaining comprehensive experience in obstetric anesthesia, particularly working with high-risk patients. The fellowship utilizes the unique patient population of the University of Chicago Medical Center, focusing on patients suffering from high-risk maternal and/or fetal conditions. This population allows for extensive fellowship-level training in handling complex anesthetic cases.
1Clinical Rotations
During the fellowship, the fellow completes various clinical rotations throughout the Family Birth Center, encompassing the Labor & Delivery Unit, obstetric operating rooms, and ante- and postpartum floors. The fellow is tasked with direct patient care responsibilities, supervising and educating residents and medical students. This rotation includes participation in daily multidisciplinary rounds, evaluating patients from the Maternal Fetal Medicine high-risk clinic in consultation with obstetric colleagues. The fellow also collaborates with appropriate consults and nursing services to establish comprehensive plans for labor and delivery tailored for high-risk patients.
1The fellowship program includes additional rotations in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Maternal Fetal Medicine service, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Focused Cardiac Ultrasound, and Transfusion Medicine. Each rotation is structured to enhance the fellow's clinical competency in obstetric and critical care, thereby preparing them for challenging cases during their future practice.
1Didactic Training
The fellowship incorporates robust didactic components, including participation in daily resident lecture series and a weekly fellow-level lecture and discussion. The fellow engages in essential courses such as the University’s Perinatal Network Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation course and the Neonatal Resuscitation Program course offered by the American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association. Other didactic elements include interdisciplinary morbidity and mortality conferences, journal clubs, departmental grand rounds, and workshops focused on skills development in ultrasound and airway management.
1Research Opportunities
The Obstetric Anesthesiology fellowship provides dedicated research time of 1-2 days per week. The fellow is encouraged to engage in research activities, with resources available through the weekly Health Studies Department clinics related to research methodologies, including design, implementation, statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation. Under faculty mentorship, fellows are expected to conceptualize, implement, analyze, and publish at least one research project in an abstract and manuscript form during their tenure.
1Application Process
Visa Support
The fellowship program offers visa support for international medical graduates. The types of visas that the program can sponsor include the J-1 exchange visitor visa and the H-1B nonimmigrant visa, essential for fellows requiring sponsorship to complete their training in the United States.
1Competitiveness and Special Requirements
The Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship has a highly competitive application process, attracting both MD and DO applicants, as well as international medical graduates. There are certain application requirements concerning the year of graduation and limitations on STEP examination failures to maintain strong qualifying standards for fellows. It is crucial for applicants to present a robust application showing academic excellence and relevant clinical experience.
1Website
- 1 .Obstetrical Anesthesiology Fellowship
- 2 .Education | Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care
- 3 .Adult Cardiothoracic Fellowship | Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care
- 4 .Critical Care Medicine Fellowship | Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care
- 5 .Pain Management Fellowship | Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care
- 6 .Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship | Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care
Director
Chad T Dean, MDProgram Director, Assistant Professor of Anesthesia & Critical Care Appointed Since July 2022Coordinator
Program
Program Size
Composition
Quality of Life
First year average hours per week:
50hrsFirst year max cons. hours on duty:
16hrsFirst Year Salary:
$87,161First Year Paid Vacation:
-First Year Paid Sick Leave:
-Training
Fellowship Rate:
-Faculty to Residents Ratio:
7XResidents career path:
Admission
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-Location
Chicago, IL
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