OVERVIEW

Program Mission Statement

The Anesthesiology Residency Program is operated by McLaren Oakland Hospital and is dedicated to the development and maintenance of a training program of the highest quality. In its strive for excellence, the Residency Program is committed to serving the community, the sponsoring institution, the faculty, staff and resident physicians.

The Anesthesiology Residency Program transforms residents into knowledgeable, competent and safe anesthesiologists. The means to that end represent a series of supervised patient care experiences in a system of graduated responsibilities. It is the hope of residency leadership that these guidelines will assist residents in accruing the knowledge, skill, and ability required to safely practice anesthesiology.

About Us

The Anesthesiology Program at McLaren Oakland consists of board-certified physicians that are committed to preparing you to become proficient, empathetic, and well-rounded physicians. Throughout the program you will receive thorough training on Anesthesiology procedures. Our program provides exposure to patients with varying socioeconomic situations in a community-based setting. McLaren Oakland’s Anesthesiology residents are well-prepared to enter practice after graduation.

This four-year program involves training in all aspects of anesthesia care including pediatric, neurosurgical, obstetrical, cardiovascular, critical care, and pain management. Residents learn invasive monitoring techniques along with acute and chronic epidural narcotic administration. Training is supplemented with daily teaching conferences, formal lectures, and a weekly journal club. Residents interact with the full spectrum of specialty departments and rotate through critical care and pain therapy programs. Students will "match" directly into the residency and the 1^st postdoctoral year will be considered the first year of residency training.

Accreditation

The Anesthesiology Program is accredited by the AOA and has received Initial Accreditation with the ACGME.

Scope and Volume

Residents who choose McLaren Oakland will be exposed to a variety of pathology due to the urban nature of the clinical setting, the hospital's ACS Level II Trauma Certification, Stroke Center Certification and proximity to heavily traveled highways.

Success at McLaren Oakland

At McLaren Oakland, there is an emphasis on preparing the resident to be a professional, independent, and resourceful clinical decision maker. This program finds the most successful residents in the program are autonomous, mature learners with strong self-concept, motivation and leadership skills.