The pediatric division of the Department of Anesthesiology uses both teaching hospitals, Tisch and Bellevue Hospitals, to provide an outstanding background in pediatric anesthesia. All pediatric surgical subspecialties are strongly represented at both hospitals including pediatric open heart surgery. Strong teaching of the fundamentals during the CA-2 six week pediatric rotation at Tisch Hospital and Bellevue Hospital Center is supplemented by another six weeks of pediatric anesthesia in the new ambulatory care suite.
Emphasis is placed on total perioperative care.
During the CA-3 year, residents are assigned more challenging pediatric cases including neurosurgical, plastic, and cardiac procedures. Tisch Hospital is one of the largest centers for pediatric craniofacial surgery in North America. Weekly pediatric conferences and board review seminars focusing on pediatrics are conducted throughout the year. As a result of the case diversity and strong pediatric educational focus at NYU, residents are extremely confident in their ability to manage any pediatric case.