Education is core to the mission of the UAB Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and one to which we dedicate significant time and resources.

We are uniquely situated at the intersection of a robust and diverse clinical practice, groundbreaking research and innovative educational programs. These factors provide an unprecedented opportunity to develop, nurture and equip the next generation of leaders in anesthesia and perioperative medicine.

We offer a number of innovative training opportunities within our department, including rotations for third- and fourth-year medical students, a highly successful residency program, and fellowship programs in Critical Care Medicine, Pain Management, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Obstetric Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Regional Anesthesiology, Trauma Anesthesiology.  The department is also committed to providing educational opportunities for anesthesiology professionals in our community.

It is our goal to provide unrivaled experience in anesthesia education with a core commitment to the highest caliber patient care and collaborative research.

Mission

The primary training goal is to prepare all our graduates to be excellent clinicians, ready to confidently enter any practice on graduation. Graduates should be well prepared to excel in the most competitive fellowship programs or begin a career in academic or private practice. All graduates should be well versed in quality improvement and patient safety methodology. In addition, residents should be prepared to be leaders in academics, in their medical community, or in hospital administrative leadership positions.

Program Aims

1. The primary training goal is for all graduates to be excellent clinicians, ready to enter any practice upon graduation, whether they choose fellowship training or independent practice.
2. The department and the institution, as a whole, aim to foster a sense of community that promotes collaboration and wellness.
3. Our goal is for graduates to become leaders within the field as well as the broader medical community by providing our residents with multiple mentored educational opportunities beyond our core curriculum.