We are persuaded that considerable latitude in educational methods and direction is appropriate to the last part of the residency, and invite each resident, in consultation with one or more faculty members, to design a curriculum unique to his or her individual needs, interests, and talents. Cardiothoracic anesthesia Neuroanesthesia Obstetrical anesthesia Critical care Pediatric anesthesia, including intensive care Airway management Regional anesthesia Anesthesia in unusual locations Research. At present, we are able to offer about four months of electives takes away from UCSD Anesthesia At The San Diego Zoo A pproximately once a month residents are invited to participate in anesthesia and critical care on exotic animal at the San Diego Zoo Hospital. Developed by Dr. Mark Greenberg this unique experience offers a glimpse into the challenges of anesthetizing wild animals. Cases have included primates such as gorillas, pygmy chimpanzees and orangutans, exotic hoofstock, marsupials, giant pandas and other animals unique to the zoo.
Requirements are completion of both cardiac and pediatric subspecialty rotations.