Cardiothoracic (CT) Anesthesiology Fellowship
Department of Anesthesiology – University of Maryland School of Medicine
The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has three ACGME-approved Cardiothoracic (CT) Anesthesiology fellowship positions. With our surgical case mix, CT anesthesiology fellows receive ample opportunity to gain experience in managing the most interesting and challenging cases.
Clinical Training
Each CT Anesthesiology fellow will participate in:
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6 months in the cardiovascular operating rooms
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Fellows individually perform and supervise residents in the cardiothoracic operating rooms under attending supervision.
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1 month in the Cardiac Surgery ICU (CSICU)
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2 months of elective time
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2 months dedicated to echocardiography
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1 month of thoracic anesthesia experience
Call Schedule
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Approximately 4 weekday calls and 1 weekend call per month
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Post-call days:
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After 2 weekday calls and weekend call → guaranteed day free of clinical duties
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For the 2-remaining weekday “Flex calls”:
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If not working past 10:00 pm → fellow supervises a resident in a cardiac room the next day
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If working past 10:00 pm → post-call day off
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Scholarly Activity & Professional Development
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Fellows are encouraged and supported in pursuing scholarly activities.
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A professional development/education fund is available for attending meetings or purchasing educational materials.
Conference & Meeting Opportunities
Fellows attend:
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SCA Perioperative TEE Meeting (Atlanta, GA)
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Society for Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting (if presenting)
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Local and regional meetings