Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship

The University Of Oklahoma Dept Of Anesthesiology offers a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology. One candidate is selected among qualified candidates each year. Completed Anesthesiology residency from an accredited program is required.

We offer a comprehensive program designed to prepare the Fellow to be a consultant in pediatric anesthesiology and perioperative management of children of all ages. The candidate will be exposed to a wide spectrum of clinical cases, procedures and techniques across several subspecialties within pediatric anesthesiology. Perioperative care, pain management and anesthetics are provided for neonates through adolescents, for cardiac, neurological, general and trauma surgery, ORL, plastic and reconstructive, urologic, orthopedic, oro-maxillo-facial and dental procedures. We are the only Children’s hospital for the state.

Experience with pediatric intensive care, cardiac critical care, perioperative echocardiography, investigative imaging, acute pain management using regional anesthesia with ultrasound guidance, and opportunities for clinical investigation are part of our comprehensive curriculum. Didactic courses by faculty enhance the educational experience. Exposure to the economic and legal aspects of independent practice, medical simulation and participation in the annual anesthesia review course sponsored by the department is provided.

Our faculty members in pediatric anesthesia have diverse interests including education, cardiac anesthesia, acute pain management, business administration, regional anesthesia and clinical research in pediatric anesthesia. Fellow participation in current academic activities is encouraged and supported.

Faculty members:
Alberto J. de Armendi, MD, AM, MBA – Chief, Division of Pediatric Anesthesia
Abhaya R. Seshachar, MD, FAAP – Program Director, Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship
Andrew J. Walford, MD, FAAP – Vice-Chair for Education
Purnima M. Shah, MD – Faculty
Muhammad B. Rafique, MD – Faculty
Irina Borissova, MD – Faculty
Mohanad Shukry, MD – Director of Clinical Research and Acute Pain Management
Judy D. Ponder, MD – Chief, Pediatric Sedation Service

Department Benefits for the Pediatric Anesthesia Fellow:
Salary (2008-2009): $50,671+
Medical license application fee reimbursement
Medical license renewal fee reimbursement
Individual health and dental insurance (family coverage may be purchased at group rate)
Group Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance
Long-term Disability insurance
2 monogrammed lab coats and laundry service
Free parking
Discretionary fund for educational use

* Further details may be found here: http://hrdev.ouhsc.edu/benefits/

Educational Benefits:
Oklahoma Society of Anesthesiologists membership (courtesy of OSA)
Membership to the American Society of Anesthesiologists
Discretionary account - $1,500 per year
24-hour computer access on campus
Library services at the Robert M. Bird Medical Library
E-mail account
Authorized absence:
15 days vacation each year
Up to 5 days professional leave (with good academic standing)
Up to 15 days sick leave/year


Application Form (PDF): CLICK HERE

Contact:
Abhaya R. Seshachar MD, FAAP
Program Director, Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship
Assistant Professor, Dept of Anesthesiology
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
750 NE 13th Street, OAC Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Phone: (405) 271-4351 Ext. 55164
Fax: (405) 271-4015
e-mail: abhaya-seshachar@ouhsc.edu