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Anesthesiology Board Review Course

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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Description


The Anesthesiology Board Review Course is an exceptional program which provides anesthesiologists and other health care professionals current, relevant information to prepare for the American Board of Anesthesiology Certification/Recertification examination. Complex scientific principles emphasizing physiology, pharmacology, and physics, necessary for state-of-the-art practice, are explained in a comprehensive and user-friendly manner. All subspecialty areas of anesthesiology are discussed. In addition, an introductory test-taking skills lecture offers advice on strategically approaching the oral and written board examinations.
 
 

Intended Audience


  • Anesthesiologists and anesthesiologists-in-training
  • Other anesthesia professionals – nurse anesthetists and anesthesia assistants

 
 

Topics & Speakers


Program Chair
Rita M. Patel, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
Vice Chair for Education

Associate Dean for GME

Course Director

Shawn T. Beaman, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Topics/Speakers featuring expert Faculty from the University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology

Introduction to Course and Test Taking Skills
Shawn T. Beaman, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Ethical and Professional Issues in Anesthesiology
Carol E. Rose, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Autonomic Nervous System
Michael P. Mangione, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Anesthetic Implications of Preoperative Medications
Patrick J. Forte, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Orthopedic Anesthesia
Steven L. Orebaugh, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Anesthesia for Obesity & G.I. Disorders
Patricia L. Dalby, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Thoracic Anesthesia
Mark E. Hudson, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesia
James G. Cain, MD
Visiting Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Management of the Difficult Airway
Andrew Herlich, DMD, MD
Visiting Professor of Anesthesiology

Postoperative Care
Li Meng, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Interactions and Genetics
Jerome Parness, MD, PhD
Professor of Anesthesiology

Physics and Statistics
Tetsuro Sakai, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Hemostasis and Hemotherapy
Jonathan H. Waters, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology

Anesthesia for Organ Transplantation
Raymond M. Planinsic, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Local Anesthetics
David G. Metro, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Fluids, Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance
Todd M. Oravitz, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Chronic Pain I
Nashaat N. Rizk, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Chronic Pain II
Scott A. Brancolini, MD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Critical Care Medicine
John P. Williams, MD
Peter and Eva Safar Professor and Chair

Intravenous Anesthetic Agents
Andrew W. Murray, MB, ChB
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Monitoring, Positioning, and Temperature
Ryan C. Romeo, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia
Michael L. Kentor, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Cardiovascular Physiology
Cynthia Wells, MD
Visiting Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Cardiovascular Anesthesia
Theresa A. Gelzinis, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Obstetric Anesthesia
Manuel C. Vallejo, MD, DDS
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Cardiovascular Drugs and Resuscitation
A. Murat Kaynar, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

Patient Safety and Risk Management
Shawn T. Beaman, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Off Site Anesthesia
Joseph F. Talarico, DO
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Inhalational Anesthetics
Joseph F. Talarico, DO
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Legal Issues in Anesthesiology
Daniel R. Sullivan, MD, JD, MBA
Visiting Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Anesthesia Equipment
Charles I. Yang, MD
Visiting Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Acute Pain Management
Mario I. Montoya, MD
Visiting Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Ambulatory Anesthesia
Brian A. Williams, MD, MBA
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Neurophysiology and Neuroanesthesia
Steven L. Whitehurst, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Neuromuscular Blockade
Doreen E. Soliman, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
Robert G. Krohner, DO
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Renal Physiology, Disease and Urologic Procedures
Shashank Saxena, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Anesthesia for Endocrine Disorders
Miriam B. Anixter, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology and the Geriatric Patient
Catalin S. Ezaru, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Preanesthesia Evaluation
Charles D. Boucek, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Anesthesia for Trauma and Burns
Shawn T. Beaman, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology


 
 

Learning Objectives


After studying this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Review the pharmacology of major classes of anesthetic agents and the physical and chemical principles that underlie their delivery
  • Discuss the physiologic aspects of various organ systems and their relationship to anesthetic administration and support of patients in the operative period
  • Analyze the applicability of different anesthetic techniques to different clinical situations and patient populations
  • Develop an effective approach to pre- and post-operative assessment and management

 
 

Accreditation


The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
 

Designation


The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 31.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Date of Original Release: June 15, 2010
Date of Credit Termination: June 15, 2013

CME credit is awarded upon completion of a course evaluation, as well as payment of a $30 processing fee.