Program Overview

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Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

The Stanford University Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Division offers an Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology (ACTA) Fellowship, an intensive, one-year clinical training program designed to prepare graduates for clinical and academic leadership positions in the subspecialty practice of cardiothoracic anesthesiology and cardiovascular critical care.

Program Description

The ACTA fellowship program is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art training and experience in a multidisciplinary academic environment so that Fellows can achieve competence in patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and systems-based practice in the field of cardiothoracic anesthesiology and critical care.

Program Details

• The fellowship program offers 8 ACGME positions each year to qualified applicants.
• Many of the fellows in the program elect to complete a combined 2-year fellowship in both Anesthesia Critical Care Medicine and Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, with an emphasis in Cardiovascular Surgical Critical Care.
• Completion of the ACTA fellowship program curriculum fulfills the ACGME program requirements for Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology as well as the National Board of Echocardiography (NBE) requirements for certification in Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography.

Education

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine offers various educational programs, including:

• Residency Information
  • Chief Residents' Welcome
  • Chief Resident History
  • Current Residents
  • Resident Life
  • Applying to Residency
  • Clinical Rotations
  • Combined Pediatrics Anesthesiology Residency
  • Didactic Education
  • Housing
  • Residency Research: FARM Program
  • Resident Internships
  • Resident Recruitment Committee
  • Anesthesiology Leadership Pathways
• Fellowships
  • Clinical Fellowships
    • Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesia
    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Obstetrical Anesthesia
    • Pain Medicine
    • Pediatric Anesthesia
    • Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine
  • Postdoctoral Fellowships
    • Anesthesia Informatics and Media Lab Fellowship
    • Global Health Fellowship
• Medical Clerkships
• Advanced Clinical Experiences
  • Anesthesia Acupuncture
  • Adult Liver Transplant
  • Advanced Clinical Anesthesia
  • Head and Neck Anesthesia/Advanced Airway Management
  • Management of Perioperative Services
  • Advanced Training in Medical Education
  • Neurosurgical Anesthesia
  • Obstetric Anesthesiology and Maternal Health Research
  • Advanced Training in Pediatric Anesthesia Medical Education
  • Pediatric Regional Advanced Clinical Experience
  • Regional Anesthesia Practice, Management, and Research
• Grand Rounds
• Education Staff
• Simulation at Stanford Anesthesia
• Stanford Summer Program
  • SASI Teaching Opportunities
    • SASI Clinical Simulation Scholars
    • SASI Teaching Scholars
  • Stanford Suturing Bootcamp
  • Summer Internships
    • SASI Foundations
    • SASI Clinical Skills
    • SASI Virtual
    • Dual Pathways
  • Fall Internships
    • Technology in Healthcare Internship
    • Leadership Academy Internship
  • On-Campus Housing
  • The Mentor
    • Meet your new virtual mentor
    • Presenting my first research
    • Leave your legacy
    • Is a career in medicine right for you?
    • When "no" is not an option
    • Making the right first impression
  • The Application Guide
    • Writing your first cv or resume
    • Structure suggestions for a 500 word essay
    • Tips on how to write a 500 word personal statement
    • How to write the "Change you want to see in healthcare" essay
  • 2023 SASI BOOK
  • 2024 SASI BOOK
  • MySASI - Our Stories
  • Unlocking Student Potential
  • Informational Webinars
  • Bridges to Success
  • Perioperative Research, Innovation, and Mentorship Experience (PRIME)
  • Pathways to Purpose: Careers in Medicine
  • Programs
  • Community Engagement
  • SASI Connect Privacy Page

Research

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine is involved in various research areas, including:

• Basic Science
• Clinical and Translational Science
• Data Science
• Resident Research
• Research Grant Awards
• Research News Archive
• Training Grants
  • T32 Research in Anesthesia Training Program (ReAP)
  • Stanford Interdisciplinary Research Training in Pain and/or Substance Disorders T32
  • T90/R90 Stanford HEAL PAIN Cohort Program
• Innovation Advisory Team

Community

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine is committed to community engagement, with:

• Office of Community Engagement
  • OCE Committee
• Community Outreach

Quality & Safety

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine prioritizes quality and safety, with:

• Quality, Effectiveness & Patient Safety
• Projects and Initiatives
  • Simulation
  • Cognitive Aids
  • Green Anesthesia
• Education, Resources & Training
• SOM Improvement Programs
• QI Resources

Patient Care

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine provides patient care, with:

• CRNAs

Stanford School of Medicine

The Stanford School of Medicine offers various academic programs, including:

• MD program
• PA Programs
• PhD programs
• Masters programs
• Continuing Medical Education
• Postdoctoral scholars
• Residencies & fellowships
• High School & Undergraduate Programs
• See all
• Education Resources
  • Academic profiles
  • School Administration
  • Basic science departments
  • Clinical science departments
  • Alumni services
  • Faculty resources
  • Diversity programs
  • Lane Library
  • Student resources

Stanford Health Care

Stanford Health Care provides various healthcare services, including:

• Adult care
• Pediatric care
• Obstetrics
• Clinical trials
• Locations
  • Stanford Health Care
  • Stanford Children's Health
  • Emergency Department

Stanford Children's Health

Stanford Children's Health provides various healthcare services for children, including:

• Pediatric care
• Clinical trials
• Locations
  • Stanford Children's Health
  • Emergency Department

Support Stanford Medicine

Support Stanford Medicine by:

• Making a gift online
• Ways to give
• Why giving matters

About Us

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine is part of Stanford Medicine, with:

• History
• Mission, Vision, Values
• Strategic Priorities
• Leadership
• Contact Us
• Intranet (SUNet ID Required)

Faculty

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine has a faculty development program, with:

• Faculty Development Program
• Research
• Education and Teaching
• Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
• Perioperative Management and Sustainable Anesthesia
• Clinical Informatics
• Well-Being and Organizational Health
• Medical Humanities
• Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity
• Global Health

Non-Discrimination

Stanford complies with all applicable civil rights laws and does not engage in illegal preferences or discrimination. Stanford's Non-Discrimination Policy applies to:

• Stanford University
• Stanford School of Medicine
• Stanford Health Care
• Stanford Children's Health
• Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
• Stanford Medicine Partners