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NYSSA • The New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc.
NYSSA • The New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc.
Volume 77 Number 3
“Learning never ends; it is a path intertwined with moments of challenge, growth and discovery. And so here I am today, in an academic medical center, taking care of patients while teaching anesthesiology to residents, medical students and sometimes Certified Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). And I, in turn, learn something new every day.”
“More than two decades ago, my mother’s friend—a seasoned ambulatory anesthesiologist—gave me what she considered sage advice: ‘Don’t go into anesthesiology. It’s boring. All I do is sedate healthy patients for colonoscopies.’ Looking back, I am so grateful I followed my heart—and not my mom’s friend’s advice.”
“Anesthesiology residency programs have been training dentist anesthesiologists to help meet demand since the mid-20th century. Currently, dental anesthesiology training requires a dentist to complete a dedicated three-year residency with at least 800 cases of deep sedation or general anesthesia.”
“One of the greatest rewards of being an anesthesia resident is the significant portion of our day that is spent providing direct patient care. We become one of their most fierce advocates. We provide a voice to those under anesthesia and ensure safety throughout the case.”
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