Clinical Base Year
The University of Connecticut Anesthesiology Residency Program, in conjunction with the Residency Programs in Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Emergency Medicine, are pleased to offer a limited number of categorical (four-year) residency positions. Below is the approximate rotation lineup for the clinical base year (each block is four weeks in duration):
- Anesthesiology: 1 block
- Inpatient Internal Medicine: 4 blocks
- Inpatient Surgery: 3 blocks
- Intensive Care: 2 blocks
- Emergency Medicine: 1 block
- Electives (e.g., pulmonary medicine, nephrology, cardiology): 2 blocks
- Vacation: 3 weeks
Curriculum
The table below shows the number of blocks assigned to each rotation during the three years of clinical anesthesiology training. Note that the third year is largely elective, with residents given the opportunity to select rotations best suited to their clinical interests.
| Rotation | CA-1 | CA-2 | CA-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basics of Anesthesia | 9 | ||
| Intensive Care | 1 | 1 | (0-2) |
| Obstetric Anesthesia | 1 | 1 | (0-4) |
| Cardiac Anesthesia | 1 | 1 | (0-4) |
| Ambulatory Anesthesia | 1 | (0-2) | |
| Chronic Pain | 1 | (0-5) | |
| Neuroanesthesia | 1 | (0-5) | |
| Thoracic/Vascular Anesthesia | 1 | (0-5) | |
| Airway | 1 | ||
| Regional Anesthesia | 2 | (0-4) | |
| Pediatric Anesthesia | 2 | (0-4) | |
| PACU | 1 | (0-4) | |
| Preoperative Evaluation | 1 | ||
| Advanced Clinical Anesthesia | 2 (2-4) | ||
| Supervisory | 1 | ||
| Echocardiography | (0-1) | ||
| Clinical Scientist | (3-6) |
Didactics
Our comprehensive education program is designed to provide a framework to ensure academic achievement. Residents are always relieved from clinical duties to attend weekly 2 to 4 hour formal didactic sessions. These sessions include lectures, journal club, case discussions, resident presentations, biostatistics, and in-depth review of topics selected from the American Board of Anesthesiology content outline. Each clinical site also conducts a weekly educational activity such as a morbidity and mortality conference and subspecialty lectures. Residents also benefit from an oral board preparation course and the opportunity to practice with three of our faculty members who serve as examiners for the American Board of Anesthesiology.
A Day in the Life of a Resident
First 3 Months of CA - 1 Year
- No call
- 1:1 supervision
- Tuesday through Thursday introductory lecture series
After First 3 Months
- Average of 5 to 6 calls per four-week block
- Usually two full weekends off
Typical Day
- Arrive at hospital 06:30 to setup room and see first patient in preoperative area
- Take first patient into OR (07:15 - 07:45 depending on hospital)
- Breaks: 15 minute morning break; 30 minute lunch break; 15 minute afternoon break
- Relieved from OR duty at approximately 17:00 if not on call
Conferences
- Monday afternoons
- Two 2-hour conferences (16:00 - 18:00) and two 4-hour conferences (16:00 - 20:00) each month
- One simulation session (16:00 - 20:00) every 3 months
- Residents are relieved from clinical duties to attend all conferences
- Most conferences include a light meal
Vacation
- All residents get four weeks of vacation each year
- CA-2 and CA-3 residents get an additional "optional week" which may be used for vacation, research, meetings, or other activities
- CA-3 residents get one week for interviewing
Meetings and Conferences
- Total of 3 weeks of conference time, which may be taken during the CA-2 and/or CA-3 year
- $2,000 for attending a scientific or educational meeting and an additional $2,000 if presenting at a national meeting as first author
- All residents are required to submit a scholarly presentation for presentation at a regional or national meeting. If the submission is accepted for presentation, additional funding is provided as outlined above.
Resident Benefits (for Books, Laptop, etc.)
- Free, confidential counseling services available to residents
- Anesthesia Toolbox access for all residents and faculty (paid by program)
- $2,000 travel funds to attend conferences (additional funds available for residents presenting at national meetings)
- $3,500 stipend for educational funds ($3,000 if begin PGY2 in the program)
- Free parking at all training sites
- Vacation: four weeks every year
- Fitness centers at all clinical sites
- Residents can request periodic half-days off during all four years. This time can be used for research, scheduling doctor’s appointments and general well-being.
- Meal allowance for 24-hour calls
- Excellent health Insurance package and benefits:
- Discounts at local businesses with your ID/CAHC Purple Card
Other Important Links
- ACGME Aware Well-Being Resources
- Health Care Worker Well-Being
- Well-Being and Resiliency in Academic Residency
UConn School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education is committed to supporting the well-being of all our residents and fellows during their training program. For a full list of resources offered through UConn Health, the Capital Area Health Consortium and the broader community, please visit the Graduate Medical Education Office Well-Being website.