{"id":12564,"date":"2020-07-06T10:19:41","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T14:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/residency\/program-overview\/"},"modified":"2025-04-18T14:17:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T18:17:07","slug":"program-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/education\/residency-2\/program-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"width: 250px;float: right;margin-top: 38.75px\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_wrap_right no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Program_Leadership\">Program Leadership<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Program_Support\">Program Support<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Unique_Educational_Experiences\">Unique Educational Experiences<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Education\">Education<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Weekly_Conferences\">Weekly Conferences<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Journal_Clubs\">Journal Clubs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Sample_Rotation_Schedule\">Sample Rotation Schedule<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Fundamental_Clinical_Skills_8211_PGY-1\">Fundamental Clinical Skills &#8211; PGY-1<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Resident_Wellness\">Resident Wellness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Resident_SalaryBenefits\">Resident Salary\/Benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"www-somHeader\"><span id=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\nWelcome to the Anesthesiology Residency Training Program at the University of North Carolina!<\/p>\n<p>Our program meets all the requirements of the American Board of Anesthesiology (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theaba.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">ABA<\/a>) and is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.acgme.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">ACGME<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The mission of our residency is to train outstanding consultant anesthesiologists by providing a diverse, rigorous clinical experience combined with a carefully planned didactic curriculum. \u00a0Our residents gain exposure to a wide array of patient populations and cases, including Level 1 trauma and solid organ transplants. \u00a0Additionally, our program is unique in its focus on professional development, advocacy and wellness.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your interest in ºÚÁÏÍø Anesthesiology!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"www-somHeader\"><span id=\"Program_Leadership\">Program Leadership<\/span><\/h2>\nOur faculty represent a diverse group of anesthesiologists, many of whom are nationally recognized for their accomplishments in research, teaching, advocacy and professional service. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/residency\/faculty\/\">Click here to learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"DirCntr\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"container-fluid divisions-container multi-column\">\n    \n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2015\/08\/CobbBenWebsite-e1684167733708.png\" alt=\"Benjamin Cobb, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2015\/08\/CobbBenWebsite-e1684167733708.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/directory\/benjamin-cobb\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Benjamin Cobb, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Associate Professor of Anesthesiology<br \/>\nAssistant Residency Program Director<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2015\/01\/IsaakRobertWebsite-1.png\" alt=\"Rob Isaak, DO, FASA\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2015\/01\/IsaakRobertWebsite-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/directory\/robert-isaak\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Rob Isaak, DO, FASA                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Professor of Anesthesiology<br \/>\nVice Chair of Education<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2015\/01\/MartinelliSusanWebsite-e1699919290468.png\" alt=\"Susan Martinelli, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2015\/01\/MartinelliSusanWebsite-e1699919290468.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/directory\/susan-martinelli\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Susan Martinelli, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;line-height: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;float: none\">Edward A. Norfleet, MD \u201970 Distinguished Professor of Anesthesiology<\/span><br \/>\nResidency Program Director<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2025\/03\/RosenkransDanielWebsite-e1741974059684.png\" alt=\"Daniel Rosenkrans, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2025\/03\/RosenkransDanielWebsite-e1741974059684.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                        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src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2025\/03\/Ted-Sakai-USE-848x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ted (Tetsuro) Sakai, MD, PhD, MHA, FASA\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2025\/03\/Ted-Sakai-USE-848x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/directory\/ted-tetsuro-sakai\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Ted (Tetsuro) Sakai, MD, PhD, MHA, FASA                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Professor and Chair of Anesthesiology<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2015\/01\/TeeterEmilyWebsite-e1741973220253.png\" alt=\"Emily Teeter, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2015\/01\/TeeterEmilyWebsite-e1741973220253.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/directory\/emily-teeter\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Emily Teeter, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Professor of Anesthesiology<br \/>\nAssociate Residency Program Director<br \/>\nResidency Recruitment Chair<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2015\/01\/ZvaraDavidWebsite-e1694615547489.png\" alt=\"David Zvara, MD, FASA, FAHA\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2015\/01\/ZvaraDavidWebsite-e1694615547489.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/directory\/david-zvara\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            David Zvara, MD, FASA, FAHA                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Professor<br \/>\nImmediate Past Chair<br \/>\nºÚÁÏÍø Hospitals CMO<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n    \n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        (function($){\n            var entries = $('.entry-content');\n                entries.each(function(index, entry ){\n                    if( $(entry).find('.post-author').length === 0 ) {\n                        $(entry).parents('article.post.entry').css('min-height', '110px');\n                    }\n                });\n        })(jQuery);\n    <\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"www-somHeader\"><span id=\"Program_Support\">Program Support<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-3 col-md-3 col-xs-3 col-sm-3 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-6 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid divisions-container multi-column\">\n    \n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div 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Elizabeth Aguero                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Residency Coordinator<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2023\/08\/ShomoHayleeWebsite.png\" alt=\"Haylee Shomo\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2023\/08\/ShomoHayleeWebsite.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    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})(jQuery);\n    <\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-3 col-md-3 col-xs-3 col-sm-3 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"www-somHeader\"><span id=\"Unique_Educational_Experiences\">Unique Educational Experiences<\/span><\/h2>\n        <div class=\"wc-cards-feature\">\n        <div class=\"wc-cards-feature__info\">            <h2 class=\"wc-cards-feature__title\">An Abundance of Opportunity<\/h2>            <p class=\"wc-cards-feature__description\">Learn about what makes our residency program a unique place to train!<\/p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/education\/residency-2\/program-overview\/unique-residency-opportunities\/\" class=\"wc-more-link\">View All<\/a>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wc-cards\"><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/academic-medicine-rotation\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2021\/03\/AMR-rotation-grp-shot-2024-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x1 size-wc_card_2x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Academic Medicine Rotation<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--4\">The Academic Medicine Rotation is a month-long non-clinical rotation where the interns are exposed to aspects of medicine not easily taught in the OR. The focus is on professionalism, teaching, leadership, business of medicine, public speaking, and quality improvement. During the month each intern will design, implement, and present a quality improvement project.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Academic Medicine Rotation\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/a-focus-on-wellness\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/Resident-Wellness-2-600x300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x1 size-wc_card_2x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">A Focus on Wellness<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--4\">A Wellness Committee was formed in 2015 composed of faculty members, residents, and CRNAs. The purpose of the Department of Anesthesiology Wellness Committee is to promote the physical and emotional health and well-being of all faculty and staff.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about A Focus on Wellness\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/tee-experience\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/TEE-e1740154642898-534x300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x1 size-wc_card_2x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Experience<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--4\">Each resident spends a total of 2-4 weeks dedicated solely to learning TEE (an additional 4 weeks of elective time is possible during CA-3 year). During these 2-4 weeks, the resident performs all TEE exams for cardiac cases, in addition to all exams requested for non-cardiac cases. Residents are one-on-one with a Cardiac Anesthesiology attending for each exam.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Experience\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article>        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 hidden-sm hidden-xs oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/p2877151659-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/p2877151659-5-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/p2877151659-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/p2877151659-5-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/p2877151659-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/p2877151659-5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/p2877151659-5.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 hidden-sm hidden-xs oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/p2877131901-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13226 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/p2877131901-5-e1600372426559-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/p2877131901-5-e1600372426559-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/p2877131901-5-e1600372426559-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/p2877131901-5-e1600372426559-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/p2877131901-5-e1600372426559.jpg 932w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 hidden-sm hidden-xs oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/9B7A6454-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/9B7A6454-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/9B7A6454-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/9B7A6454-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/9B7A6454-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/9B7A6454-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/9B7A6454-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/09\/9B7A6454-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"www-somHeader\"><span id=\"Education\">Education<\/span><\/h2>\nIn addition to clinical experiences, residents have a wide variety of additional educational opportunities including:<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Weekly_Conferences\">Weekly Conferences<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We offer departmental educational sessions throughout the week. \u00a0Our residents regularly participate in preparatory sessions for the ABA written and oral boards as well as the OSCE exam.\u00a0 Additionally, our residents play an active role in Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Chair\u2019s Conference, and others. \u00a0Regular subspecialty conferences help provide additional exposure to topics such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/point-of-care-ultrasound-curriculum\/\">point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)<\/a>, pediatric anesthesiology and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/tee-experience\/\">transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)<\/a>. We utilize the expertise of our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/directory\/fei-chen\/\">education specialist<\/a> and renowned faculty to incorporate active learning techniques. Our department&#8217;s <a id=\"OWA461ddc97-c733-26ac-3206-bc6774528690\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/research\/teacher-lab\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">TEACHER lab<\/a>\u00a0aims to improve medical education in anesthesiology through the introduction of innovative curriculum and the application of evidence-based instructional practices.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Journal_Clubs\">Journal Clubs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Our quarterly Journal Club program is geared toward exploring the critical aspects of research study design and manuscript preparation.<\/p>\n<p>Introductory sessions are geared towards new residents and concentrate on research methodology and manuscript preparation. Advanced sessions are geared toward discussing landmark articles in anesthesiology as well as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/research\/\">research<\/a> studies conducted by members of our department. Our program additionally holds Journal Club to benefit residents when the department hosts visiting professors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"www-somHeader\"><span id=\"Sample_Rotation_Schedule\">Sample Rotation Schedule<\/span><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2023\/09\/Template-Schedule-1-300x158.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"522\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2023\/09\/Template-Schedule-1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2023\/09\/Template-Schedule-1-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2023\/09\/Template-Schedule-1-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2023\/09\/Template-Schedule-1-800x420.png 800w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2023\/09\/Template-Schedule-1-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2023\/09\/Template-Schedule-1.png 1383w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Fundamental_Clinical_Skills_8211_PGY-1\">Fundamental Clinical Skills &#8211; PGY-1<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Residents who match into the categorical positions will complete a clinical base year where they will rotate through various medicine, surgical, and pediatric specialties. 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At the end of the clinical base year, residents have the opportunity to be paired with more senior residents to smoothly transition into the anesthesia years of residency.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"www-somHeader\"><span id=\"Resident_Wellness\">Resident Wellness<\/span><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-18169 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2023\/09\/Family-Day-2-226x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2023\/09\/Family-Day-2-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2023\/09\/Family-Day-2.jpg 332w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/>Our Departmental Wellness Committee was founded in 2015 and is composed of faculty, residents, CRNAs, and support staff. 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