Program Overview

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Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford offers a 12-month ACGME-accredited fellowship in Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine (RAAPM). This advanced postgraduate program offers fellows opportunities to train alongside world-renowned faculty in state-of-the-art facilities, treating a breadth of patients with a wide variety of clinical procedures and approaches. We are committed to providing a supportive educational experience with ample academic opportunities, to train future leaders in the field of RAAPM.

Program Details

Overview

The Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine fellowship program is designed to provide comprehensive training in the field of regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine. The program is 12 months in duration and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Curriculum

The curriculum for the fellowship program includes:

• Clinical training in regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine
• Didactic education in the principles of regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine
• Research opportunities in the field of regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training

Faculty

The faculty for the fellowship program includes world-renowned experts in the field of regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine. The faculty are committed to providing a supportive educational experience and are available to mentor fellows in their research and clinical pursuits.

Research Opportunities

The department offers a variety of research opportunities for fellows, including:

• Basic science research in the field of regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine
• Clinical research in the field of regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine
• Translational research in the field of regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine
• Opportunities for collaboration with other departments and institutions

Clinical Training

The clinical training for the fellowship program includes:

• Training in the use of ultrasound and other imaging modalities for regional anesthesia
• Training in the use of peripheral nerve blocks and other regional anesthesia techniques
• Training in the management of acute pain in the perioperative period
• Training in the use of multimodal analgesia and other pain management strategies

Didactic Education

The didactic education for the fellowship program includes:

• Lectures on the principles of regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine
• Case conferences and journal clubs
• Opportunities for self-directed learning and professional development

Professional Development

The program offers opportunities for professional development and leadership training, including:

• Mentorship by experienced faculty members
• Opportunities for leadership roles in the department and in professional organizations
• Training in education and teaching skills
• Opportunities for career development and planning

Education

Residency Information

The department offers a residency program in anesthesiology, which includes:

• Clinical training in anesthesiology
• Didactic education in the principles of anesthesiology
• Research opportunities in the field of anesthesiology
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training

Fellowships

The department offers a variety of fellowship programs, including:

• Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine
• Critical Care Medicine
• Obstetrical Anesthesia
• Pain Medicine
• Pediatric Anesthesia
• Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesia

Medical Clerkships

The department offers medical clerkships for medical students, which include:

• Clinical training in anesthesiology
• Didactic education in the principles of anesthesiology
• Opportunities for research and professional development

Advanced Clinical Experiences

The department offers advanced clinical experiences for residents and fellows, which include:

• Training in advanced regional anesthesia techniques
• Training in advanced pain management strategies
• Opportunities for leadership roles in the department and in professional organizations

Research

Basic Science

The department conducts basic science research in the field of anesthesiology, including:

• Research in the mechanisms of anesthesia
• Research in the mechanisms of pain
• Research in the development of new anesthetic agents and techniques

Clinical and Translational Science

The department conducts clinical and translational research in the field of anesthesiology, including:

• Research in the use of regional anesthesia and acute pain medicine in the perioperative period
• Research in the use of multimodal analgesia and other pain management strategies
• Research in the development of new treatments for pain and other conditions

Data Science

The department conducts data science research in the field of anesthesiology, including:

• Research in the use of data analytics and machine learning in anesthesiology
• Research in the development of new data-driven treatments and strategies

Resident Research

The department offers research opportunities for residents, including:

• Basic science research in the field of anesthesiology
• Clinical research in the field of anesthesiology
• Translational research in the field of anesthesiology

Research Grant Awards

The department offers research grant awards for faculty and residents, including:

• Awards for basic science research in the field of anesthesiology
• Awards for clinical research in the field of anesthesiology
• Awards for translational research in the field of anesthesiology

Training Grants

The department offers training grants for residents and fellows, including:

• 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

Community

Office of Community Engagement

The department has an Office of Community Engagement, which includes:

• OCE Committee
• Community Outreach

Quality & Safety

Quality, Effectiveness & Patient Safety

The department is committed to quality, effectiveness, and patient safety, including:

• Simulation
• Cognitive Aids
• Green Anesthesia

Education, Resources & Training

The department offers education, resources, and training in quality, effectiveness, and patient safety, including:

• Simulation training
• Cognitive aid training
• Green anesthesia training

SOM Improvement Programs

The department participates in SOM improvement programs, including:

• Quality improvement initiatives
• Patient safety initiatives

QI Resources

The department offers QI resources, including:

• Quality improvement tools and resources
• Patient safety tools and resources

Patient Care

CRNAs

The department works with certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) to provide patient care, including:

• Anesthesia care
• Pain management
• Perioperative care