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Clerkships

Students enrolled in medical school may want to consider a clerkship at the University of Washington Department of Anesthesiology.

Description

The Department of Anesthesiology maintains an active program of teaching and research for both the specialist and nonspecialist. Medical students are introduced to the principles of anesthetic management and the effects of anesthetic agents on circulatory and respiratory physiology. The clinical-clerkship program provides basic training in airway management and care of the unconscious patient. A three-year residency program is available for physicians who desire specialty training in anesthesiology. In addition, advanced clinical and research training is offered in several major subspecialty areas (cardiac anesthesia, neuroanesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, obstetrical anesthesia, pain management, and regional anesthesia). Opportunities for collaborative research are available to undergraduate and graduate students. The department conducts a regular series of clinical conferences, didactic lectures, and research seminars.

Comments about clerkships by the medical students who take them

Clerkship at Harborview Medical Center

A level one trauma center offering amazing opportunities to see major trauma, orthopedic and neurosurgical anesthesia and work with leading international experts in neuro and trauma anesthesia.

“This was a great rotation for me. The faculty were friendly and willing to teach. I was able to get much more experience than I anticipated and my confidence increased"
"Great clerkship"
“Everyone was superb. Great learning environment"
“Dr. Lollo is an incredible teacher!! He goes out of his way to teach the students"

Clerkship at University of Washington Medical Center

A specialist referral center for general, orthopedic oncological, otolaryngology, cardiothoracic and many other leading specialities, also high risk obstetrics.

"Excellent experience"
"Everyone was extremely happy to teach. The 2 standout people were Dr. Freund and Dr. Bashein as they started teaching without my asking first…"
"Excellent rotation, really enjoyed myself and learned a great deal about anesthesia"
" An excellent rotation with enthusiastic personnel who encourage student participation"
“Outstanding opportunities to learn valuable procedural skills"...

Clerkship at VA Puget Sound Health Care System

A busy hospital taking care of Veterans with a wide range of illness and surgical conditions.

“Great rotation! A well rounded experience"
" I was greatly impressed with the attention I received and the high quality of teaching. It was very hands on"
"Great experience, very interesting, very applicable to future practice. Staff/faculty very inclusive and approachable"