The Anesthesiology Elective is a 4-week clinical experience. In this elective, students will learn the principles and concepts of the practice of anesthesiology and the multiple roles the anesthesiology plays both in and outside of the operative room. Students will participate in the management of patients undergoing general surgery, head and neck surgery, neurosurgery, thoracic and cardiac surgery, obstetrics and gynecology procedures, orthopedic surgery, pediatric surgery, urologic procedures, and vascular surgery. Educational sites include the Boston Medical Center operating rooms, the pain clinic, off site imaging locations (CT/MRI), labor and delivery, and the gyncelogy procedure unit. Learning will primarily occur in the Boston Medical Center operating rooms, where medical students will be paired with residents and attending faculty. The experience will involve the perioperative evaluation and care of the surgical patient. Students will participate in the management of patients undergoing general surgery, head and neck surgery, neurosurgery, thoracic and cardiac surgery, obstetrics and gynecology procedures, orthopedic surgery, pediatric surgery, urologic procedures and vascular surgery. Additional educational sites include the pain clinic, off site imaging locations (CT/MRI), labor and delivery and the gynecology procedure unit. On their first day students will receive an orientation from the rotation director. During the elective, medical students will attend a series of lectures and case conferences. These will serve to enhance their knowledge, skills and understanding of the field. Students will also attend Departmental Grand Rounds, held most Fridays. Logistics: 1- Students will receive a packet of information via e-mail prior to the start of the rotation. 2- Students must report to the Anesthesiology Office at 6:30 AM on the first day (or when otherwise specified) for orientation. (Location: Powerplant Building, 750 Albany St., Floor 2R) 3- Students are expected to be present for all departmental academic activities. 4- There are no call responsibilities for this rotation.

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