Treatment outcome, disposition, and statistical records are periodically reviewed by the multidisciplinary team. Research activities are ongoing and all residents have the opportunity to master research methodology while they function as primary investigators in their own area of interest within the anesthesiology domain. Development of research projects relevant to the effects of anesthetics on cardiovascular and pulmonary function is emphasized. The first year consists of a rotating internship that includes four months in surgery and four months in pediatrics. As the resident progresses, supervision is decreased until he or she is able to function independently.
Assignment is limited to non-major cases.
In the assignment in obstetrics, residents learn the techniques and indication for regional, saddle, caudal, epidural, and general anesthesia, under the supervision of attending anesthesiologists. The principles and use of respiratory care are also taught during this year. The resident progresses to the management of major surgical cases in all specialty areas. Two months are spent at St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, N.Y., for cardiac anesthesia. Additionally, the residents become familiar with techniques such as regional, intraspinal, and epidural nerve blocks as indicated for pain relief, and for the diagnosis and treatment of causalgia and peripheral vascular disorders.