Anesthesiologists are medical doctors who work in surgical and non-surgical settings. They spend their days focusing on pain management and evaluating a patient to determine the type and amount of anesthetic required while communicating this information to other members of the medical staff involved with that same patient. Upon completion of medical school, a student interested in pursuing anesthesiology must complete a three- to four-year residency program in the field. Two of the top programs in the nation are offered by Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) and the University of Pittsburgh. OHSU is a teaching hospital as well as an educational institution. Oregon Health and Science University's Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine began in 1948 and now has 27 residents and 60 certified anesthesiologists on staff. The University of Pittsburgh prides itself on public research in genetics, as well as pain management and patient care. Pitt's School of Medicine offers an anesthesiology program affiliated with seven hospitals, providing third- and fourth-year rotations for residents in all types of surgery.
Yale University offers four-year residency training through the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences. This residency program is highly competitive, with only 25 residents who supervise Yale med students. Residents complete five clinical sections throughout the four years, including: Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, and Family Planning. While training within these five disciplines, residents obtain the knowledge and surgical expertise necessary to serve their patients' needs.
Stanford University's Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences offers residency programs with active learning from expert clinicians in four integrated area hospitals. Residents are intensively trained in the subspecialties of neurology to pave the way for career development. Neurology residents at Stanford must complete 10 blocks of intensive training in a period of three years.
The University of Southern California's urology department, housed at the Keck School of Medicine, provides diagnosis and treatment for all urological disorders. There are over 30 residents working with the faculty to deliver advanced patient care while contributing to research in the field of urology. Each resident goes through a six-year program that focuses on clinical instruction in all areas of urological disorders.