Anesthesia MD Education in Fort Wayne

This clerkship is directed to those students seriously considering a career in the medical field of Anesthesiology. The student will participate in

1. Mastery of skills and knowledge to effectively manage emergency resuscitation.

2. Completion of core curriculum (provided).

3. Utilization of techniques including pulmonary artery catheterization, fiber optic endotracheal intubation, arterial catheterization, endobronchial intubation, nasotracheal intubation, etc.

4. Familiarization, as student desires, with special situations such as neonatal surgery, obstetrical anesthesia, trauma surgery, heart transplantation, mechanical ventricular assist device (e.g., Heart Mate), Transesophageal Echocardiography, and numerous nerve blocks.

5. One-on-one discussions with preceptors on ethics and morality of medicine including end-of-life care, cost/benefit analyses, Medical Review Panel, Legislation, drug addiction, and medical policy.

Please contact Regional Coordinator to register for this course.

This is a 2 week (2 credit) clinical anesthesia elective. Students will learn the skills and knowledge to effectively manage emergency resuscitation. They will utilize techniques including but not limited to pulmonary artery catheterization, fiber optic endotracheal intubation, arterial catheterization, endobronchial intubation, nasotracheal intubation, and Transesophageal Echocardiography. Students may also work with special situations such as neonatal surgery, obstetrical anesthesia, trauma surgery, heart transplantation, mechanical ventricular assist devices, and numerous nerve blocks. One-on-one discussions with preceptors on ethics and morality of medicine including end-of-life care, cost/benefit analysis, MedicalReview Panel, Legislation, drug addiction, and medical policy.

Please contact Regional Coordinator to register for this course.