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Anesthesiology Fellowships

Article on Anesthesiology Fellowships

Deciding whether anesthesiology fellowships are right for you and where to obtain one is an issue pondered by most medical students. This article will provide a little insight for those who are currently indecisive.

Step 1: What are Anesthesiology Fellowships?

Anesthesiology fellowships are designed to prepare the medical student for an academic career in anesthesiology. Fellowships are obtained after residency, during which the physician is trained in a sub-specialty like anesthesiology. There are anesthesiology specialty fellowships that include pediatric, neurosurgical, cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, and regional fellowships, to name a few; these normally last one to three years. Those unsure of their specialty may, in some cases, apply for a general fellowship before applying for a specialty fellowship.

Step 2: Deciding What Anesthesiology Fellowships to Apply For

Once the resident knows what type of anesthesiology specialty they would like to go into, it is necessary to perform some research to find out what hospitals offer the desired fellowship. Residents are encouraged to apply sixteen to twenty-four months ahead of time with candidates usually interviewed sometime between April and December for the fellowship to begin the following summer; these interviews are usually held by a pre-selected hospital board of doctors. It’s recommended that residents apply for more than one fellowship.

Step 3: How to Apply

Although each hospital has their own application process, residents can normally find application information on the hospital’s website. Using a favorite search engine, search for ‘anesthesiology fellowships’ or go directly to the hospital’s website for details. Many will have a pdf document available for download as well as contact information if further questions remain, although some use a third-party application service. Applications usually require copies of ABA-ASA In-training exam scores and letters of recommendation from program directors and other residency physicians.

Step 4: What Happens After Applying

Those considered for an interview appointment for anesthesiology fellowships will be asked to visit the hospital or medical center for an interview. After this, if the resident was interviewed early in the recruiting process, they have a waiting period of up to a year before finding out if they have been selected, but those late in the recruiting process may hear something in as short as one week. Interviews are usually completed on-site and a tour of the hospital (or hospitals if interviewing with a medical center that offers a rotating curriculum) may be given. In some instances, a second interview may be required.

Step 5: The Fellowship is Offered

If a fellowship is offered, the fellow who is offered the position will receive a contract that will define the salary and all benefits available. For those fortunate enough to receive more than one offer should revisit the hospital and the area they would be living in to determine what fellowship would be best for them and the hospital. After the decision is made, the contract should be signed and returned to the offering hospital. If a fellowship is turned down, a letter describing the reasons for declining the offer should be immediately sent to the offering hospital so another candidate can be chosen.

If you have applied for an anesthesiology fellowship, waiting for the outcome can be a stressful process. By making sure that you understand each of these steps and taking care with each stage, you should have given yourself ample chance to get a fellowship.