Anesthesiology Outpatient Rotation in Manhattan, New York

Location
Manhattan, NY 10017
Specialty
Anesthesiology
Hospital Affiliations
Lenox Hill Hospital
Clinical Exposure
Hands-On Outpatient
Price
$2000 / 4 Weeks

Attending Introduction

For more than 20 years, this attending has dedicated themselves to their role as a Pain Specialist and Anesthesiologist with the Department of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care at Beth Israel Hospital. They have also served as the Associate Director of the Pain Medicine Fellowship Program and as a Clinical Associate Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. This attending has been hosting rotations for FMG Portal students and graduates for over 12 years.

Rotation Description

During your Anesthesiology clinical rotation with FMG Portal, you will gain exposure to the perioperative care of patients undergoing various surgical procedures outside of the traditional hospital setting.

Additionally, your performance during this rotation will lead to obtaining a US LOR, which is essential for your upcoming residency program applications.

Here’s a detailed overview of what you should expect to learn. Please note that all rotations will have variations of patients and may not include the entirety of the following:

Preoperative Assessment:

  • Conducting thorough preoperative evaluations to assess the patient’s medical history, current health status, and any potential risk factors.
  • Learning to identify and mitigate potential anesthesia-related complications or adverse events.

Anesthesia Techniques:

  • Understanding different types of anesthesia, including general anesthesia, regional anesthesia (such as epidurals and nerve blocks), and sedation techniques.
  • Observing and potentially assisting in the administration of various anesthesia modalities tailored to the patient’s needs and surgical requirements.

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement:

  • Emphasizing patient safety practices, including proper patient positioning, infection control measures, and medication safety protocols.

  • Participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of anesthesia care and minimize adverse events.

Typical Activities/Procedures

Preoperative Assessment
Preoperative Evaluation
Preoperative Consultation
Local Anesthesia
Regional Anesthesia
Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Epidural Anesthesia
Spinal Anesthesia
Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)
Airway Management
Sedation
Intravenous Anesthesia
General Anesthesia
Postoperative Care
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Pain Management
Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI)
Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
Pharmacology of Anesthetic Agents
Monitoring and Equipment
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Patient Appointments:
Conducting initial and follow-up appointments, managing acute and chronic conditions, and performing routine health maintenance.

Administrative Duties:
Completing patient charts and managing referrals and follow-ups.

Letter of Recommendation

LORs are on the official clinic letterhead. You may also ask the attending to include hospital affiliations on your LOR, and you can also mention them on your CV and Personal Statement.

Location & Schedule

*Exact address provided once signed up.
*Rotation is a minimum of 20hrs/week.
*Schedules change often and we recommend speaking with the office manager to have the most updated daily scheduling.

Mo 8AM - 4:00PM
Tu 8AM - 4:00PM
We 8AM - 4:00PM
Th 8AM - 7:00PM
Fr Closed
Sa Closed
Su Closed