A case scenario is provided by the faculty member, who then directs residents in the critical decision-making process. This conference is exclusively for the CA-3 level resident. The presentation is in the format of the Oral Board examination with emphasis on thorough preoperative assessment of the patient, selection of optimum anesthetic technique, intraoperative management, and postoperative care. The faculty member offers a critique of the performance upon completion of the resident's presentation. This program discusses proposed and on-going research projects, as well as encouraging interaction between basic research scientists and clinicians.
Opportunity exists to critique the investigation with the goal of improving the project.
This is intended primarily for the CA-1 resident to present a case to the Department Chair with attention to significant clinical issues as they pertain to the specific case. Subspecialty Conferences Subspecialty conferences are held to provide a forum for informal discussions between faculty and residents. Subject material may focus on interesting and relevant case management situations or issues that are of current interest within the subspecialty. Journal Club Journal clubs are held at various times throughout the year usually at the home of a faculty member. Journal Club provides an opportunity for faculty and residents to discuss current journal articles that are interesting or controversial in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.