Anesthesiology

Updated on May 15, 2023. 

ANES*801K. Intro to Anesthesiology. This 1-week rotation is a brief introduction to anesthesia perioperative medicine. The student will be introduced to perioperative patient management and airway management along with commonly used anesthetic agents and anesthetic techniques. Teaching includes attendance at two to three lectures during the week, grand rounds, and possibly simulation training/education. Students will rotate through the ORs at University Hospital, Ashley River Tower, Shawn Jenkins, the VA, and Labor & Delivery. 1 s.h.

ANES*860. General Anesthesiology. The course is an introduction to general anesthetic management and encompasses the anesthetic subspecialties of pediatric, neurosurgical, cardiothoracic, obstetrical anesthesia and pain management. The student will acquire a working knowledge of commonly used anesthetic agents, techniques and airway management. Teaching includes three weekly medical student lectures in addition to attendance at resident-oriented lectures and seminars. Night call is optional but encouraged. Overall, the rotation affords the student with a fascinating educational opportunity. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

ANES*862. Medical-Surgical ICU. The critical care rotation in the combined medical-surgical DDICU will challenge the medical student with managing complex patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical problems. To aid in the planning and administration of a sound care plan, the student will need to integrate knowledge from diverse resources (personal reading, teaching rounds, consultants, and ICU staff). The attending faculty will be from the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine (majority of time) and/or the Department of Medicine, which exposes the student to different patient management styles. The student will complete a history and physical examination on their assigned patients and report their daily findings and care plan to the attending physician. Functioning much like an intern, they will be responsible for writing orders (countersigned by a physician) and managing their patients. The student will also have the opportunity to perform (or help perform) the procedures required for their patients. The student will be closely supervised. Each student will follow a maximum of 3 patients at a time. 5 s.h.

ANES*863. Anesthesiology. This 4th-year elective will provide students with general anesthesia management and perioperative management. The student will learn adult intubation and gain a working knowledge of commonly used anesthetic agents, techniques, and airway management. Student will be assigned to work with various anesthesiologists during the rotation. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

ANES*863J. Anesthesiology. This selective will allow the third year student to gain an introduction to general anesthesia management and perioperative management. The student will acquire a working knowledge of commonly used anesthetic agents, techniques and airway management. The student will work directly with one of the anesthesiologists. 2.5 s.h.

ANES*865. Pain Management. Diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic and cancer pain patients. Overall, the rotation affords the student with a fascinating educational opportunity. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

ANES*866. Cardiovascular ICU. Fourth-year medical students will work with an interdisciplinary critical care team lead by Critical Care Anesthesiologists with consultations by cardiovascular surgeons and cardiologists. Students will be directly involved in assessing, stabilizing, and treating critically ill patients with a variety of complex cardiovascular diseases. With supervision and guidance, students will be primarily responsible for their patients and will gain experience in developing clinical plans for critically ill patients. Students will become familiar with the basics of mechanical ventilation, shock and vasoactive medications, procedural indications and end-of-life care issues in the ICU. Students will observe and potentially perform invasive procedures. Students will participate in a mandatory orientation day to cover essential critical care subject matter. Participation is expected at all simulation-based procedural skills modules unless absence is excused. Students will be expected to work at least 20 shifts. Make-up dates for unexcused absences will take place the final weekend of the rotation and then at the discretion of the unit director. There is no expectation of night call, but it can be offered by the unit director as an integral learning experience or as make-up for unexcused absences. This rotation is recommended for students with interest in anesthesiology, internal/family medicine, emergency medicine and surgical subspecialties. 5 Credit hours.

ANES*880J. Anes & Perio Med. At the completion of this clinical rotation, students will be able to: 1. Discuss cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology as applied in a variety of clinical settings and disease processes. 2. Discuss clinically applicable pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics across various pharmacologic therapies. 3. Start an intravenous line and have been guided through the process of intubation, starting an arterial line, and central venous access. 4. Discuss the treatment of acute pain through various modalities, including oral, intravenous, neuraxial, and regional techniques, as well the ethics involved in the treatment of pain. 5. Communicate basic ACLS principles, with particular attention placed on airway management. 6. Demonstrate professional behavior in pre-operative encounters with patients and their families, understanding the stress and anxiety involved in this period. 2.5 s.h.

ANES*900A. Anesthesiology Elective. This rotation includes all non-MUSC pre-approved electives for 4th year students. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

ANES*900E. Anesthesiology Externship. This rotation includes all non-MUSC pre-approved externships for 4th year students. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

ANES*970E. Anesthesiology Research. Individualized research. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.