Georgetown University Medical Center

Anesthesia

Section: 4th Year Elective Catalog

Clinical Anesthesia: 4250-500

Department: Anesthesia

Instructor: Dr. Medhat Hannallah

Contact: Dr. Medhat Hannallah

Pager: (202) 542-0654

Location: Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center

Duration: Four Week Elective (No exceptions)

Max Number of Students: Three per block at GUH, one per block at WHC

Description: The student participates in the management of clinical anesthesia in the operating room. The student will not be an observer, but rather an active participant in the provision of patient care. In essence, the four-week elective parallels the first months of training for a PGY-2 anesthesia resident. If one is considering a career in anesthesia, this rotation provides sufficient exposure to both the specialty and the attending physicians such that one can make an educated and valid decision. If however, a student is considering a different specialty, it is still beneficial to all specialties to learn airway management, resuscitation, and conscious sedation. Each student is expected to participate in all the activities of the department including morning conferences. A multiple-choice test on anesthesia-related topics is given at the end of the rotation. A complimentary textbook is provided by the department.

**This elective is unavailable to visiting students for the first FIVE blocks.