| A word from the Chief Resident
As Chief
Residents, we welcome your interest in UC's Anesthesia program.
we would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to
some of the elements that you will experience if accepted
into our program.
Didactics
Our
Didactics consists of basic and advanced lecture series, weekly
Grand Rounds, Problem Based Learning Discussions (PBLDs),
Key Word Discussions and Mock Orals. Our bi-monthly
Journal Clubs provide a stimulating environment where the
active participation of residents is highly encouraged and
appreciated.
Calls
Residents
are assigned to first and second call. Post call days
are off days for residents.
Rotations
During
your first year, you rotate through OR, PACU, OB, Ortho, ENT
and Pediatric Anesthesia. In your senior years you also rotate
through cardiac and neuro anesthesia, SICU, acute and chronic
pain service, and ambulatory anesthesia.
In-service exams, mock oral exams
Each July the residents take the ABA examination. The
exam is taken for ABA certification following graduation.
The residents at other levels take the same exam as an in-service
exam. Every Monday mock oral examinations are given, which
simulates discussion for the final ABA Oral Board Examination.
Evaluations
Your
overall performance evaluation is based on daily evaluations
from the attending staff you work with. In quarterly reviews,
the program director advises you about what you should aim
for in next quarter. Attending staff are evaluated by the
residents monthly.
Paid
time off
Personal
paid time off (PTO) is 25 days (equivalent of 5 weeks) per
year. Five PTO days are credited for use as sick leave. Additionally,
each resident is allowed to attend a meeting or education
seminar of their choosing once per year. Our department strongly
encourages such activity by paying the travel, hotel accommodation
and registration expenses up to $750 a year.
If you have questions that I might answer as a resident in
the program, feel free to contact me by email.
Very best
regards,
Harry Ramsingh, M.D. Suzanne Bennett , M.D.
ramsinhs@ucmail.uc.edu bennetsz@ucmail.uc.edu |
