History & Information
Founded in 1911, the University of Tennessee Health Science
Center in Memphis is a comprehensive health science center focusing on
education, research, patient care, and public service. In addition to
Anesthesiology, UT Health Science Center sponsors graduate medical education
in 26 different medical and subspecialty residency programs, as well as
programs in the Colleges of Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied and
Graduate Health Sciences.
As the largest teaching medical center in a 150 mile radius,
University of Tennessee Health Science Center draws patients from Tennessee,
Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Kentucky and Missouri.
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of Tennessee has been educating anesthesiologists since Robert Hingson,
M.D., instituted a formal program in 1942.
Today, the residency program provides the most up-to-date clinical
education and experience for 12 residents through their CA-1, CA-2,
and CA-3 years. The size of the program encourages strong teamwork
and camaraderie among residents and ensures high faculty-to-resdient
ratio. Working closely with others lends itself to a people-oriented
atmosphere and to a shared work ethic. |
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In addition
to conferences, the program stresses independent study and research.
CRNA's in the department decrease the routine case load which contributes
to a complimentary balance between education, service and personal
life.
UT's CA III year provides excellent breadth of experience and strong
academic training in each of the three clinical tracks:
- Subspecialty Clinical Tacks in either Obstetric Anesthesiology,
Pain Therapy, or Pediatrics.
- Advanced Clinical Track
- Clinical Scientist Track
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As career
interests become more focused, we work with the residents to define
the CA-3 year best for them.
All rotations and required clinical experiences are offered in
Memphis.
The Anesthesiology Program at UT has proven successful in its mission
by meeting the national average of percentage of graduates passing
the Boards on their first attempt and with all graduates of the
last 5 years finding associated employment. |
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