Fellowship/Residency Insights

2024 Anesthesiology Fellowship Guide with YM Careers
An interactive fellowship opportunity guide, grouped by specialty

Fellowship Webinar Panel
Moderator:
Eric Reilly, DO, 2023 RCGC President
Panel Guests:
- CardioThoracic Anesthesiology: Noah Alcodray, MD (Case Western Reserve UH)
- Pediatric Anesthesiology: Sheridan Markatos, MD (Cincinnati Childrens Hospital)
- Critical Care Medicine: Abbey Baslock-Bechler Smith, MD (Univ of Michigan)
- Chronic Pain Medicine: Bengt Grua, MD (Dartmouth-Hitchcock)
- Regional Anesthesiology: Eric Reilly, DO (Univ of Washington)

Are Anesthesia Fellowships Worth It?
ASA Community members weigh in on when and why to consider an anesthesiology fellowship.

Fellowship Application Insights
Fellowship Application Insights with Kelly Ural, MD

Fellowship Opportunities
There are a multitude of fellowship programs in a variety of fields.

A Resident’s perspective…
If you are considering a fellowship, gain insight into a resident's perspective on choosing a fellowship. Remigio A. Roque, MD, offers advice on the interview process as well as his own experience.

Cardiothoracic

Fellowship Spotlight: Cardiothoracic and Critical Care Anesthesia
Meena Bhatia, MD, shares her insights regarding pursuing both a Cardiothoracic and Critical Care fellowship.  Read more on the career paths to dual fellowships as well as what type of residents are successful in a dual fellowship.

Fellowship Spotlight on Cardiothoracic Anesthesia
Get a Fellowship Program Director's experience on pursuing a Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology fellowship. Brandi Anne Cottiger, BS, MD, talks career paths, success in the program, the future of the fellowship amongst other topics.

Cardiovascular

Interview with Dr. Daniel Aryeh Tolpin, MD, BA - Baylor College of Medicine/ Texas Heart Institute CV Anesthesiology Fellowship Program
Interviewer: Vanessa Hernandez, MD, RCGC DEI Ambassador

Interview with Dr. Jared W Feinman, MD - University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine CV Anesthesiology Fellowship Program
Interviewer: Vanessa Hernandez, MD, RCGC DEI Ambassador 

Critical Care

Fellowship Spotlight on Critical Care
Nabil Othman, MD, discusses the pursuit of a critical care fellowship and opportunities post fellowship.

Interview with Jai Madhok, MD, MSE - Stanford University Critical Care Fellowship Program
Interviewer: Neil Rens, MD, MSc – 2024 ASA RCGC Delegate to the AMA Resident & Fellow Section

Neuroanesthesiology

Fellowship Spotlight on Neuroanesthesiology
Learn more about fellowship in neuroanesthesiology and SNACC

Obstetric

Fellowship Spotlight on Obstetric Anesthesiology
Learn more about fellowship in obstetric anesthesiology from Dr. Michaela Farber and Dr. Cesar Padilla

Pain Medicine

Fellowship Spotlight on Pain Medicine
Learn more about pain medicine fellowships and what type of residents are successful in this program.  Yury Khelemsky, MD, offers advice on pursuing pain medicine fellowships.

Pediatric

An Open Letter to Anesthesia Residents about Pediatric Anesthesiology
Drs. Lockman and Ambardekar debunk false rumors about pediatric fellowship.

Fellowship Spotlight on Pediatric Anesthesia
Gain insights from a Fellowship Program Director on pediatric anesthesiology fellowships. Franklyn Cladis, MD, FAAP, shares information specific to the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh at UPMC and their program.

Topic: Interview with Dr. David Young - Baylor College of Medicine Pediatrics Fellowship Program
Interviewer: Iman Soliman, MD, RCGC Secretary

Topic: Interview with Dr. Stephanie Black  - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatrics Fellowship Program
Interviewer: Iman Soliman, MD, RCGC Secretary

Additional Resources

Q&A with Dr. Jed Wolpaw – founder of ACCRAC & Johns Hopkins Residency Program Director
Get to know Dr. Jed Wolpaw. He shares his experience in the industry and offers advice and recommendations for residents and fellows.

Community Outreach & Global Health
The Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA) collaborates with Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) to offer up to nine traveling fellowships of one-month duration to various countries for final-year residents annually. Learn how you can get involved.

Transition to Practice: Life After Residency
The Benefits of a Fellowship
If you are exploring your options after residency, you may be considering a fellowship. Jason S. Chi, MD, offers his insights and advice on the matter.

Thoughts on Being Chief Resident
During residency, you have the opportunity to become Chief Resident. Dr. Viviana Ruiz shares her experience being Chief Resident and what the role entailed.

Residents in a Room Podcast Episode 12: Getting to Chief Residency
Chief Residents shed light on the path to chief residency, share their program goals, discuss their influences, and consider the role of mentorship. Tune in now.