The curriculum is novel, and features wide latitude for elective pursuits. The department is modest in size and highly collegial, and we are very proud of the exceptional caliber of our residents. UCSD Medical Center comprises several hospitals, and the San Diego VA Medical Center is integral. A Level-1 Trauma Center, a Regional Burn Center, and many renowned surgical specialties provide abundant opportunity for learning the anesthetic management of complex procedures, including the transplantation of hearts, lungs, and livers. The core curriculum consists of a graded introduction to the field, and the full range of subspecialty rotations, including pain management and critical care.
All core rotations are local.
An extensive didactic program includes several lectures and seminars each week, and the individualized electives curriculum provides for early focus in clinical subspecialties or research. The department offers 9 PG-2 year positions through the NRMP each year, as well as fellowships in obstetrical and cardiac anesthesia, and pain management. Applications from candidates outside the match are invited, and considered individually. Our graduates are outstandingly prepared as consultant anesthesiologists, and all have fared well in the increasingly competitive job market that exists today.