Medical Students

The Emory University School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology has many educational opportunities for medical students. Programs, both required and elective, are available for interested students at any level of their medical school training. Mentorship and shadowing experiences can be arranged for first- and second-year students who desire information regarding the field of anesthesiology.

We welcome senior medical students from Emory and other medical schools to participate in our robust elective programs. Current offerings include:

• ANES 01 - Cardiothoracic Anesthesia & Critical Care
• ANES 02 - Anesthesia for Surgical Subspecialties

Leadership

• Joanna Schindler
  Director of Anesthesiology Medical Student Education, Department of Anesthesiology
• Devin Weinberg
  Assistant Director of Anesthesiology Medical Student Education, Department of Anesthesiology

Clerkship Coordinator

• Chanta' Randall 
  Phone: 404-778-3378

Course Director

Joanna Schindler, MD

Clerkship Coordinator 

Chanta' Randall
Phone: 404-778-3378

Information about the anesthesiology required clerkship is available on Emory's Canvas system and will be e-mailed out the week prior to the rotation.

Anesthesia for Surgical Subspecialties - ANES 02: 

The ANES 02: Anesthesia for Surgical Subspecialties Elective provides exposure to:

• Adult Anesthesiology
• Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Ambulatory Anesthesiology
• Obstetric Anesthesiology
• Pain management

Students will receive an introduction to the principles and techniques involved in the care of the peri-operative patient. An anesthesiologist and resident will assist the student in discovering the techniques and principles of anesthetic management and basic life support including airway management, maintenance or cardiopulmonary stability, and intensive monitoring. The student shall acquire an appreciation of the needs of the acutely ill patient and the role of the anesthesiologist in their care.