Stanford head and neck anesthesia and advanced airway management program. Issue 1 (February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nekhendzy, Vladimir; Mittal, Brita
• Is Part Of: Journal of head & neck anesthesia. Volume 3:Issue 1(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-02
• Subjects: Head and neck anesthesia -- Ear, nose and throat anesthesia -- Head and neck surgery -- Difficult airway -- ACGME milestones -- Graduate medical education -- Medical education -- Fellowship training
• DOI: 10.1097/HN9.0000000000000008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2475-5028

Abstract

Abstract : The Head and Neck (H&N) anesthesia subspecialty is developing and expanding rapidly, placing increased demands on training anesthesiologists with a special expertise in the field. We present the structure and experience of the formal Stanford H&N Anesthesia and Advanced Airway Management Training Program, which includes a 20-year history of conducting subspecialized residency training and a 10-year history of fellowship training. The highlights of the Stanford H&N anesthesia training include a structured program, a large group of enthusiastic and dedicated faculty, high and diverse surgical volume, state-of-the-art anesthetic techniques, extensive advanced airway management teaching and training, and excellent research and scholarly opportunities. We offer the Stanford H&N anesthesia learning objectives and milestones, as well as the Stanford Learning Portfolio and the Portfolio Evaluation for download, sharing and modification. On the basis of our experience, we also summarize the essential requirements for successful subspecialty training in H&N anesthesia and advanced airway management.