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Program Directors

Richard G. Brouillard, ScDDirector for Academic Affairs

James R. Hall, MDDirector for Clinical Affairs

Program Faculty

B. Donald Biggs, MMScMichael B. deCamp, MMScSherief H. Eissa, MMScMichael P. Merren, MS, MMScKatherine C. Monroe, MMScMichael J. Morykwas, MMScRuth A. Sacco, MS, MMScSamuel T. Stewart, MMSc

Program Staff

Stephanie L. DixonAssistant Program Director

Jerri J. ElderAssociate Director of Admissions

Eunice D. ShinnAdministrative Assistant

April J. StillEducation Program Coordinator

Master of Medical Science ProgramDepartment of AnesthesiologyEmory University School of Medicine57 Executive Park South, Suite 300Atlanta, GA 30329

Telephone: 404.727.5910Fax: 404.727.3021

Website: www.emoryaaprogram.org

Challenging Curriculum Numerous Practice Opportunities Rewarding Lifestyle

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Facts

■ The Master of Medical Science Program in Anesthesiology is a professional educational program in the Department of Anesthesiology of the Emory University School of Medicine. Individuals who successfully complete this program are awarded a Master of Medical Science degree from Emory University. Graduates of the program function as anesthesiologist assistants (also known as anesthetists) and are integral members of the anesthesia care team, which functions under the supervision of an anesthesiologist.

■ For individuals holding a baccalaureate degree pursuing the general track, classroom and clinical education occur for 24 continuous months, beginning in August and culminating with graduation in August (six semesters following matriculation). All didactic, laboratory, and clinical requirements must be met for graduation from the program. Since the classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities run continuously for 24 months, the program does not coincide with the university calendar; semester breaks are limited to two weeks at Christmas, with occasional one-week breaks allocated throughout the year.

■ For certifi ed primary care physician assistants who have completed the PA program at a masters level, classroom and clinical education occur for 20 continuous months, beginning in January and culminating with graduation in August (fi ve semesters following matriculation).

■ The National Commission for Certifi cation of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) provides the certifi cation process for anesthesiologist assistants in the United States. The certifi cation process involves successfully completing the Certifying Examination for Anesthesiologist Assistants for initial certifi cation; registration of continuing medical education credit every two years; and successful completion of the Examination for Continued Demonstration of Qualifi cations every six years.

■ The Emory Anesthesiology Program is accredited through the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs through 2012.

■ Graduates have enjoyed 100% employment since 1971; they typically receive multiple job offers with salaries ranging from $100,000 to $150,000 per year, and sign-on bonuses are frequent.

■ There are over 900 graduates delivering anesthesia in the United States.

■ In 2008, the program accepted 42 students out of 175 completed applications.

Emory University Telephone Numbers:

Anesthesiology Program Offi ce 404.727.5910Campus Tours/General Admissions Offi ce

404.727.6036

Medical Bookstore 404.727.0552Offi ce of Medical Education and Student Affairs

404.727.5655

Student Financial Aid 404.727.6039Student Health 404.727.7551University Housing 404.727.7631

EMORY UNIVERSITY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

Anesthesiology Program Offi ce 404.727.5910

Campus/General Admissions Offi ce 404.727.6036

Medical Bookstore 404.727.0552

Offi ce of Medical Education and Student Affairs 404.727.5655

Student Financial Aid 404.727.6039

Student Health 404.727.7551

University Housing 404.727.7631

Table of Contents

Emory University Equal Opportunity Policy 6

Emory University Affi rmative Action Policy 6

Applicants with Disabilities 6

Goals and Commitments 6

What is an AA? 6

ASA Defi nition of the Anesthesia Care Team 7

General Track 8

Admission Requirements 8

Application and Interview Process 9

Assessing your Competitiveness 9

2008-2009 Curriculum 11

2008-2009 Course Descriptions 12

PA-C Track 14

Admission Requirements 14

Application and Interview Process 15

2008-2009 Curriculum 16

2008-2009 Course Descriptions 17

Costs of the Program 19

Financial Aid 19

Clinical Rotations 20

Technical Standards for Graduation 20

States Where AA-Cs Practice 21

Educational Program Accreditation 21

National Certifi cation: the NCCAA 22

Professional Organization for Graduates: the AAAA 22

Professional Organization for Anesthesiologists: the ASA 23

Emory University School of Medicine 23

Emory University 24

Atlanta 24

Directions to the Emory AA Program at Executive Park 24

History of the Emory AA Program 25

Notes 26

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Under the supervision of an anesthesiologist, an AA administers the range of drugs used in the anesthesiology practice; assists in the placement of various devices for vascular access; aids in the placement and interpretation of a variety of monitoring devices; establishes and maintains the patient’s airway; assists with pre-anesthetic assessment; and participates in other anesthesia-related perioperative tasks as assigned by the supervising anesthesiologist. The AA sees a wide range of medical cases; the workday begins in the early morning and the practice requires serving on call on some evenings and weekends.

ASA Defi nition of the Anesthesia Care Team

Under the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ (ASA) defi nition of the anesthesia care team, certain aspects of anesthesia care are delegated to other properly trained and credentialed professionals under the direction of an anesthesiologist. The care team model allows for the use of AAs in a highly specialized manner, fulfi lling a role that is complementary to the anesthesiologists’ training.

According to the ASA anesthesia care team statement (last amended on October 17, 2001), “Such delegation and direction should be specifi cally defi ned by the anesthesiologist director of the Anesthesia Care Team and approved by the hospital medical staff. Although selected functions of overall anesthesia care may be delegated to appropriate members of the Anesthesia Care Team, responsibility and direction of the Anesthesia Care Team rest with the anesthesiologist.” The ASA Anesthesia Care Team statement may be read in its entirety on the organization’s website at www.asahq.org.

Emory University Equal Opportunity Policy

Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran/Reserve/National Guard status and prohibits such discrimination by its students, faculty, and staff. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in use of facilities without such discrimination. The University also complies with all applicable federal and Georgia statutes and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination. All members of the student body, faculty, and staff are expected to assist in making this policy valid in fact. Any inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Offi ce of Equal Opportunity Programs.

Emory University Affi rmative Action Policy

Emory University has an approved Affi rmative Action Plan and complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable regulations there under. Any inquiries should be directed to the Emory University Offi ce of Equal Opportunity Programs.

Applicants with Disabilities

In accordance with the policies of Emory University, the program does not discriminate against any individual because of disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by law. Applicants must meet the requirements for technical standards listed on page 20.

Goals and Commitments

The Master of Medical Science Program in Anesthesiology accepts qualifi ed individuals into a clinical master’s degree program and provides direction, motivation, and didactic and clinical judgment. In addition, the Anesthesiology Program imbues professionalism, including a commitment to patients and the community, and fosters a lifelong desire for learning.

The program’s obligation to the public, to employers, and to the profession is such that awarding a Master of Medical Science Degree indicates that the Anesthesiology Program’s faculty agrees that the student has attained profi ciency in the delivery of anesthesia and has exhibited good ethical and moral behavior.

What is an AA?

Anesthesiologist assistants (AAs) are anesthetists working under the supervision of an anesthesiologist who practices in an anesthesia care team model. AAs must work in the anesthesia care team under the direction of an anesthesiologist; according to applicable state laws and regulations and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), an anesthesiologist may supervise as many as four anesthetists at one time, including any combination of AAs and Nurse Anesthetists (NAs) in up to four operating rooms.

MASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION UNIVERSITY

Emory University Offi ce of

Equal Opportunity Programs

1599 Clifton Rd NE 5th Floor

Atlanta, GA 30322

Telephone: 404.727.9867 or

404.712.2049 (TDD)

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General Track

Consult our website (www.emoryaaprogram.org) for the online application and most current information about the application process.

General Admission Requirements

■ Baccalaureate degree in any major fi eld of study, including above average performance (letter grade of “C” or higher) in courses required in a premed curriculum (refer to required courses below) All prerequisite courses must be completed before the program’s start date.

REQUIREDBiochemistry 1 SemesterBiology 2 SemestersCalculus 1 SemesterChemistry 2 SemestersEnglish 1 SemesterOrganic Chemistry 1 SemesterPhysics 2 Semesters

■ Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores taken within the fi ve years prior to application. The program must receive offi cial GRE score reports directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The GRE institution code for the Emory Anesthesiology Program is 5692. MCAT scores must be submitted as an offi cial paper copy containing the verifi cation code.

■ Three reference forms completed by persons familiar with the applicant’s prior academic performance and academic potential, character, work habits, and suitability for graduate study leading into a career in clinical practice. These forms are available on the Emory AA Program website.

■ At least eight hours of exposure to the clinical practice of anesthesia in the surgical setting to ensure familiarity with the anesthesia practice and the environment in which day-to-day work occurs. You must have a form signed (Documentation of Familiarity with the Anesthesia Practice) for verifi cation of this experience. This form is available on the Emory AA Program website.

■ Offi cial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework.

■ Interview at the request of the Admissions Committee, on-site at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.

Graduates of colleges and universities outside of the United States should consult the Emory AA Program website (www.emoryaaprogram.org) or contact the program offi ce for additional application requirements.

Application Process

Online applications are accepted from mid-August through December 31st; all parts must be completed by December 31st for admission the following August. Interviews are scheduled by invitation only (via email) in early spring. The class size ranges from 40 to 50 students.

Interview Process

Students who complete the formal application process and have competitive GPAs, GRE or MCAT scores and letters of recommendation may be invited for an interview. The interview process requires one full day and includes a presentation to the group, a question and answer period with the program directors, a tour of the facility, and time to talk with senior students and practicing graduates of the program. Personal interviews with members of the Admissions Committee completes the process.

Assessing Your Competitiveness

To determine if your application is competitive, review the following information concerning standardized test scores and GPAs of students who entered the program. Applicants should realistically evaluate the strength of their application and supplement it with additional relevant coursework as indicated, or re-take the GRE or MCAT examination to improve scores. Special consideration may be given to students who have truly unique credentials that may contribute to the educational program and the profession.

Students are selected by the Admissions Committee, which considers the overall qualities of the applicant. Areas of consideration included interpersonal skills, personal motivation, knowledge and understanding of the AA profession and Anesthesia Care Team, academic performance and level of achievement, life experience, and recommendations.

Average GRE Scores (by matriculation year):2006 2005 2004 2003 2002

Verbal Score 526 504 553 510 529

Verbal Percentile 65 59 61 60 66

Q u a n t i t a t i v e Score

670 645 665 645 653

QuantitativePercentile

62 58 67 61 65

A n a l y t i c a l Writing‡

4.5 4.5 4.6 632 685

A n a l y t i c a l WritingPercentile

50 51 56 67 79

‡The 2004-2008 data refl ect scores from applicants who took the analytical writing section.

REQUIRED:

Biochemistry 1 Semester

Biology 2 Semesters

Calculus 1 Semester

Chemistry 2 Semesters

English 1 Semester

Organic Chemistry 1 Semester

Physics 2 Semesters

AVERAGE GRE SCORES (by matriculation year):

2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Verbal Score 509 526 526 504 553

Verbal Percentile 62 64 65 59 61

Quantitative Score 639 657 670 645 665

Quantitative Percentile 60 61 62 58 67

Analytical Writing‡ 4.5 4.3 4.5 4.5 4.6

Analytical Writing Percentile 47 47 50 51 56

All supporting documents must be mailed to: MMSc Program in Anesthesiology Emory University School of Medicine57 Executive Park South, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30329

Survey courses are not acceptable as prerequisite courses. Anatomy and Physiology are not accepted in place of any prerequisite courses.

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2008-2009 Curriculum

The general track curriculum is dynamic in an ongoing effort to optimize the educational experience for all students. Individual courses and clinical rotations are subject to change.

Fall - Semester 1 (16 credit hours)ANES 505A Instrumentation/Physiology/Pharmacology Lab I (1 hr)ANES 530 Physics for Anesthesia Practice (2 hrs)ANES 536A Anesthesiology Practice I (2 hrs)ANES 561A Clinical Anesthesia I (3 hrs)BAHS 500 Anatomy (4 hrs)BAHS 502 Physiology (4 hrs)

Clinical experience: 168 hours

Spring - Semester 2 (17 credit hours)ANES 505B Instrumentation/Physiology/ Pharmacology Lab II (1 hr)ANES 512A Principles of Airway Management I (1 hr)ANES 513 Anesthesia Delivery Systems and Equipment (2 hrs)ANES 516A Pharmacology in Anesthesia Practice I (1 hr)ANES 535A Principles of Instrumentation and Monitoring I (2 hrs)ANES 536B Anesthesiology Practice II (4 hrs)ANES 561B Clinical Anesthesia II (3 hrs)BAHS 504 Pharmacology (3 hrs)

Clinical experience: 168 hours

Summer - Semester 3 (15 credit hours)ANES 505C Instrumentation/ Physiology/ Pharmacology Lab III (1 hr)ANES 512B Airways II (2 hrs)ANES 516B Pharmacology in Anesthesia Practice II (1 hr)ANES 535B Principles of Instrumentation, Monitoring, and Equipment II (2 hrs)ANES 536C Anesthesiology Practice III (4 hrs)ANES 540 Clinical Methods (2 hrs)ANES 561C Clinical Anesthesia III (3 hrs)

Clinical experience: 168 hours

Fall - Semester 4 (17 credit hours)ANES 611A Senior Seminar in Anesthesia I (1 hr)ANES 660A Clinical Anesthesia IV (12 hrs)ANES 680A Comprehensive Examinations I (3 hrs)ANES 692A Anesthesiology Conference I (1 hr)

Clinical experience: 690 hours

Spring - Semester 5 (17 credit hours)ANES 611B Senior Seminar in Anesthesia II (1 hr) ANES 660B Clinical Anesthesia V (12 hrs)ANES 680B Comprehensive Examinations II (3 hrs)ANES 692B Anesthesiology Conference II (1 hr)

Clinical experience: 690 hours

Summer - Semester 6 (17 credit hours)ANES 611C Senior Seminar in Anesthesia III (1 hr)ANES 660C Clinical Anesthesia VI (12 hrs)ANES 680C Comprehensive Examinations II (3 hrs)ANES 692C Anesthesiology Conference III (1 hr)

Clinical experience: 690 hours

Electives ANES 596R Individual Tutorial (variable credit)ANES 597R Individual Directed Study (variable credit)ANES 695R Individual Clinical Practicum (variable credit)ANES 697R Individual Directed Study (variable credit)ANES 699R Individual Research (variable credit)

GENDER, GPA AND AGE:

2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Males 18 27 19 16 13

Females 24 21 19 15 18

GPA (mean) 3.43 3.32 3.26 3.39 3.29

Age (mean) 30 29 30 28 26

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS:

2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Biology 20 17 17 10 17

Biomedical Sciences 2 2 3 3 3

Business 8 4 1 0 1

Chemistry & Biochemistry 2 7 3 3 4

Education 2 0 0 0 0

Engineering 1 3 1 3 0

Health Sciences (RT, PT, MT, PharmD) 4 8 4 6 1

Liberal Arts 2 7 0 2 2

Mathematics 0 0 0 0 0

Nursing 0 0 1 0 0

Physics 0 0 1 1 0

Psychology 1 0 7 3 3

Class Size 42 48 38 31 31

Students spend approximately 2500 hours in clinical

rotations during the program.

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AVERAGE MCAT SCORES (by matriculation year):

2008 2007 2006

Composite Score 28 28 28

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ANES 611A,B,C. Senior Seminar in Anesthesia I, II, III. Fall, Spring, Summer. Credit 1 hour each. Student case presentations. Selected topics in hazards and complications. Literature review.

ANES 660A,B,C. Clinical Anesthesia IV, V, VI. Fall, Spring, Summer. Credit 12 hours each. Clinical rotations in anesthesia, including all subspecialty areas; preop clinic; and acute pain service.

ANES 680A,B,C. Comprehensive Examinations I, II, III. Fall, Spring, Summer. Credit 3 hours each. Three general comprehensive examinations each semester covering the principles and practice of anesthesia. Three specialty comprehensive examinations (cardiac anesthesia, OB anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia) during the senior year taken within 30 days of the student’s completion of the specialty rotation. Based on directed self-study and on monthly clinical concepts conferences occurring throughout the senior year.

ANES 692A,B,C. Anesthesiology Conference I, II, III. Fall, Spring, Summer. Credit 1 hour each. Lectures, discussions, and case presentations by faculty, staff, and students. Occurs at all clinical rotation sites.

Elective Anesthesiology Courses

ANES 596R. Individual TutorialEach semester. Credit variable. Provides opportunity for in-depth study of a curricular topic under the direction of a faculty member.

ANES 597R. Individual Directed StudyEach semester. Credit variable. Provides opportunity for in-depth study of a non-curricular topic under the direction of a faculty member.

ANES 695R. Individual Clinical PracticumEach semester. Credit variable. Provides opportunity for clinical experience in a subspecialty area under the direction of a faculty member.

ANES 697R. Individual Directed StudyEach semester. Credit variable. Provides opportunity for advanced study under the direction of a faculty member.

ANES 699R. Individual ResearchEach semester. Credit variable. Provides opportunity for laboratory or clinical research under the direction of a faculty member.

Required Basic Science CoursesBasic science courses are taught in their respective departments in the Emory University School of Medicine.

BAHS 500. AnatomyFall Semester. Credit 4 hours. Gross anatomy and histology. Anatomical terms, structures, and relationships emphasizing functional significance in problem-solving situations. Laboratory provides demonstrations on models and prosections.

BAHS 502. Physiology. Fall semester. Credit 4 hours. Systems approach to normal function of the human body, including relevant information on anatomy. Weekly problem solving sessions, regular laboratory exercises, and clinical application to systemic disorders.

BAHS 504. Pharmacology. Spring Semester. Credit 3 hours. Basic principles of drug action; absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs; mechanisms of drug action; toxicity. Basis for the use of medicines in pharmacologic therapy of specific diseases.

2008-2009 Course Descriptions

Required Courses

ANES 505A. Instrumentation/Physiology/Pharmacology Lab I. Fall. Credit 1 hour. Basic and advanced monitoring systems. Bench and computer-based instruction and testing of cardiovascular, respiratory, neuro, neuromuscular, and renal physiology and pharmacology. Gowning and gloving; suturing; sterile fields.

ANES 505B,C. Instrumentation/Physiology/Pharmacology Lab II, III. Spring, Summer. Credit 1 hour each. Basic and advanced monitoring systems. Bench and computer-based instruction and testing of cardiovascular, respiratory, neuro, neuromuscular, and renal physiology and pharmacology.

ANES 512A,B. Principles of Airway Management I, II. Spring, Summer. Credit 1, 2 hours, respectively. Structure, function, pathophysiology, and diseases of the human airway. Basic and advanced principles of elective and emergent airway management, including equipment and techniques.

ANES 513. Anesthesia Delivery Systems and Equipment. Spring. Credit 2 hours. Compressed gases, gas distribution systems, anesthesia machines, breathing circuits, anesthesia ventilators, waste-gas scavenging, respiratory care equipment, resuscitation equipment.

ANES 516A,B. Pharmacology in Anesthesia Practice I, II. Spring, Summer. Credit 1 hour each. Drugs specifically related to the practice of anesthesia, including inhaled anesthetics, narcotics, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, anticholinesterases and anticholinergics, neuromuscular blockers, adrenergic agonists and antagonists.

ANES 530. Physics for Anesthesia Practice. Fall. Credit 2 hours. Physical principles and processes applied to the practice of anesthesia. Dimensional analysis; work, energy, and power; gas laws; fluid mechanics; heat transfer; vaporization; solubility, diffusion, and osmosis; fires and explosions; laser and x-ray radiation; applied electric circuit theory; time constants.

ANES 535A,B. Principles of Instrumentation and Monitoring I, II. Spring, Summer. Credit 2 hours each. Principles, applications, and interpretation of monitoring used in anesthesia practice: electrocardiography; invasive and non-invasive blood pressure; oximetry; cardiac output; hemodynamic calculations; respiratory gases; ventilation; ICP; electroencephalography; temperature; renal function; neuromuscular blockade; ultrasound; echocardiography; point-of-care instrumentation.

ANES 536A. Anesthesiology Practice I. Fall. Credit 2 hours. History of anesthesia; types of anesthesia; anesthesia care team model; universal precautions and infection control; OR layout and anesthesia setup; AA practice and professionalism; intravenous catheterization; intravenous fluids; arterial cannulation; ASA-standard monitors; induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia. Includes an entry-level examination on medical terminology, symbols, medical word formation, disease terms, and procedures.

ANES 536B,C. Anesthesiology Practice II, III. Spring, Summer. Credit 4 hours each. Systems-based approach to physiology and pathophysiology in anesthesia practice, including applications and effects of general and regional anesthesia. Emphasizes the integration of preoperative evaluation, planning, and anesthetic management for surgical patients. Includes risk management and critical incidents in anesthesia.

ANES 540. Clinical Methods. Summer. Credit 2 hours. Preoperative patient evaluation, including history taking, physical examination, chart review, and select laboratory, radiologic, and other testing. Basic EKG interpretation.

ANES 561A,B,C. Clinical Anesthesia I, II, III. Fall, Spring, Summer. Credit 3 hours each. Foundations of the clinical practice of anesthesia gained through one-on-one supervised instruction in the operating room and other clinical locations.

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Application Process

Online applications are accepted from February 1st through June 15th; all parts must be completed by June 15th for admission the following January. Interviews are scheduled by invitation only during the month of July. The class size ranges from 5 to 10 students.

Interview Process

Students who complete the formal application process and have competitive GPAs, and letters of recommendation may be invited for an interview. The interview process requires one full day and includes a presentation to the group, a question and answer period with the program director, a tour of the facility, and time to talk with senior students and practicing graduates of the program. Personal interviews with members of the program faculty complete the process.

PA-C Track

Consult our website (www.emoryaaprogram.org) for the online application and most current information about the application process.

General Admission Requirements

■ The primary care PA must be currently certifi ed by the NCCPA and must have completed masters-level courses in anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.

■ Above average performance (letter grade of “C” or higher) in courses required in a physician assistant curriculum (refer to required courses below). All prerequisite courses must be completed before the program’s start date.

Survey courses are not acceptable as prerequisite courses. §Biochemistry may be taken at the baccalaureate or masters level.

■ Three reference forms from persons familiar with the applicant’s prior academic performance and academic potential, character, work habits, and suitability for graduate study leading into a career in clinical practice. These forms are available on the Emory AA Program website.

■ Offi cial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework.

■ Interview at the request of the Admissions Committee, on-site at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.

Graduates of colleges and universities outside of the United States should consult the Emory AA Program website (www.emoryaaprogram.org) or contact the program offi ce for additional application requirements.

REQUIRED AT BACCALAUREATE LEVEL

Biochemistry§ 1 Semester

Biology 2 Semesters

Calculus 1 Semester

Chemistry 2 Semesters

English 1 Semester

Organic Chemistry 1 Semester

Physics 2 Semesters

REQUIRED AT MASTERS LEVEL

Anatomy 1 Semester

Biochemistry§ 1 Semester

Pharmacology 1 Semester

Physiology 1 Semester

Clinical rotationsin medicine, surgery One rotationpediatrics, and obstetrics in each

All supporting documents must be mailed to:

MMSc Program in Anesthesiology Emory University School of Medicine57 Executive Park South, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30329

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2008-2009 Course Descriptions

Required Courses

ANES 506A,B,C. Instrumentation/Physiology/Pharmacology Lab I,II, III. Spring, Summer. Credit 1 hour each. Basic and advanced monitoring systems. Bench and computer-based instruction and testing of cardiovascular, respiratory, neuro, neuromuscular, and renal physiology and pharmacology.

ANES 512A,B. Principles of Airway Management I, II. Spring, Summer. Credit 1, 2 hours, respectively. Structure, function, pathophysiology, and diseases of the human airway. Basic and advanced principles of elective and emergent airway management, including equipment and techniques.

ANES 513. Anesthesia Delivery Systems and Equipment. Spring. Credit 2 hours. Compressed gases, gas distribution systems, anesthesia machines, breathing circuits, anesthesia ventilators, waste-gas scavenging, respiratory care equipment, resuscitation equipment.

ANES 516A,B. Pharmacology in Anesthesia Practice I, II. Spring, Summer. Credit 1 hour each. Drugs specifi cally related to the practice of anesthesia, including inhaled anesthetics, narcotics, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, anticholinesterases and anticholinergics, neuromuscular blockers, adrenergic agonists and antagonists.

ANES 530. Physics for Anesthesia Practice. Spring. Credit 2 hours. Physical principles and processes applied to the practice of anesthesia. Dimensional analysis; work, energy, and power; gas laws; fl uid mechanics; heat transfer; vaporization; solubility, diffusion, and osmosis; fi res and explosions; laser and x-ray radiation; applied electric circuit theory; time constants.

ANES 535A,B. Principles of Instrumentation and Monitoring I, II. Spring, Summer. Credit 2 hours each. Principles, applications, and interpretation of monitoring used in anesthesia practice: electrocardiography; invasive and non-invasive blood pressure; oximetry; cardiac output; hemodynamic calculations; respiratory gases; ventilation; ICP; electroencephalography; temperature; renal function; neuromuscular blockade; ultrasound; echocardiography; point-of-care instrumentation.

ANES 536A. Anesthesiology Practice I.Spring. Credit 2 hours. History of anesthesia; types of anesthesia; anesthesia care team model; universal precautions and infection control; OR layout and anesthesia setup; AA practice and professionalism; intravenous catheterization; intravenous fl uids; arterial cannulation; ASA-standard monitors; induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia.

ANES 536B,C. Anesthesiology Practice II, III. Spring, Summer. Credit 4 hours each. Systems-based approach to physiology and pathophysiology in anesthesia practice, including applications and effects of general and regional anesthesia. Emphasizes the integration of preoperative evaluation, planning, and anesthetic management for surgical patients. Includes risk management and critical incidents in anesthesia.

2008-2009 Curriculum

The PA-C track curriculum is dynamic in an ongoing effort to optimize the educational experience for all students. Individual courses and clinical rotations are subject to change.

Spring - Semester 1 (18 credit hours)ANES 506A, B Anesthesiology Lab I, II (2 hrs)ANES 512A Principles of Airway Management I (1 hr)ANES 513 Anesthesia Delivery Systems and Equipment (2 hrs)ANES 516A Pharmacology in Anesthesia Practice I (1 hr)ANES 530 Physics for Anesthesia Practice (2 hrs)ANES 535A Principles of Instrumentation and Monitoring I (2 hrs)ANES 536A Anesthesiology Practice I (2 hrs)ANES 536B Anesthesiology Practice II (4 hrs)ANES 570A Clinical Anesthesia (2 hrs)Clinical experience: 120 hours

Summer - Semester 2 (15 credit hours)ANES 506C Anesthesiology Lab III (4 hrs)ANES 512B Principles of Airway Management II (2 hrs)ANES 516B Pharmacology in Anesthesia Practice II (1 hr)ANES 535B Principles of Instrumentation and Monitoring II (2 hrs)ANES 536C Anesthesiology Practice III (4 hrs)ANES 570B Clinical Anesthesia II (2 hrs)Clinical experience: 120 hours

Fall - Semester 3 (19 credit hours)ANES 611A Senior Seminar in Anesthesia I (1 hr)ANES 670A Clinical Anesthesia III (14 hrs)ANES 680A Comprehensive Examinations I (3 hrs)ANES 692A Anesthesiology Conference I (1 hr)Clinical experience: 780 hours

Spring - Semester 4 (19 credit hours)ANES 611B Senior Seminar in Anesthesia II (1 hr) ANES 670B Clinical Anesthesia IV (14 hrs)ANES 680B Comprehensive Examinations II (3 hrs)ANES 692B Anesthesiology Conference II (1 hr)Clinical experience: 780 hours

Summer - Semester 5 (19 credit hours)ANES 611C Senior Seminar in Anesthesia III (1 hr)ANES 670C Clinical Anesthesia V (14 hrs)ANES 680B Comprehensive Examinations III (3 hrs)ANES 692C Anesthesiology Conference III (1 hr)Clinical experience: 780 hours

Electives ANES 596R Individual Tutorial (variable credit)ANES 597R Individual Directed Study (variable credit)ANES 695R Individual Clinical Practicum (variable credit)ANES 697R Individual Directed Study (variable credit)ANES 699R Individual Research (variable credit)

Students spend approximately

2500 hours in clinical rotations during the program.

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Costs of the Program

■ Tuition for students entering August 2008 is $10,167 per semester.

■ The cost of the NCCAA exam will be $1,475 for the 2009 graduates; this exam occurs in June of the students’ senior year.

■ Average indebtedness for 2006 graduates was $76,463.

Housing and living expenses vary greatly depending upon the choice of on-campus or off-campus housing. Detailed information about housing can be found under the student life section of www.emory.edu.

The above fi gures are estimates and are subject to change.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid information is available from Emory University’s Offi ce of Financial Aid, Emory University School of Medicine’s Offi ce of Medical Education and Student Affairs, and from the U.S. Department of Education through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Comprehensive fi nancial aid information is contained in the Emory University School of Medicine’s Financial Aid Handbook, which will be distributed to each participant during the interview process.

If selected, a fi nancial aid offi cer will make a presentation during orientation. Please come prepared with any questions that you have concerning fi nancial aid deadlines and the fi nancial aid application process.

ANES 611A,B,C. Senior Seminar in Anesthesia I, II, III. Fall, Spring, Summer. Credit 1 hour each. Student case presentations. Selected topics in hazards and complications. Literature review.

ANES 670A,B,C. Clinical Anesthesia III, IV, V. Fall, Spring, Summer. Credit 14 hours each. Clinical rotations in anesthesia, including all subspecialty areas; preop clinic and acute pain service.

ANES 680A,B,C. Comprehensive Examinations I, II, III. Fall, Spring, Summer. Credit 3 hours each. Three general comprehensive examinations each semester covering the principles and practice of anesthesia. Three specialty comprehensive examinations (cardiac anesthesia, OB anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia) during the senior year taken within 30 days of the student’s completion of the specialty rotation. Based on directed self-study and on monthly clinical concepts conferences occurring throughout the senior year.

ANES 692A,B,C. Anesthesiology Conference I, II, III. Fall, Spring, Summer. Credit 1 hour each. Lectures, discussions, and case presentations by faculty, staff, and students. Occurs at all clinical rotation sites.

Elective Anesthesiology Courses

ANES 596R. Individual TutorialEach semester. Credit variable. Provides opportunity for in-depth study of a curricular topic under the direction of a faculty member.

ANES 597R. Individual Directed StudyEach semester. Credit variable. Provides opportunity for in-depth study of a non-curricular topic under the direction of a faculty member.

ANES 695R. Individual Clinical PracticumEach semester. Credit variable. Provides opportunity for clinical experience in a subspecialty area under the direction of a faculty member.

ANES 697R. Individual Directed StudyEach semester. Credit variable. Provides opportunity for advanced study under the direction of a faculty member.

ANES 699R. Individual ResearchEach semester. Credit variable. Provides opportunity for laboratory or clinical research under the direction of a faculty member.

Emory University Offi ce of Financial Aid

Telephone: 404.727.6039Website: www.emory.edu/FINANCIAL_AID• Go to the “Health Professions” tab and select the “Allied Health – Graduate” link for instructions and deadlines.

Emory University School of Medicine Offi ce of Medical Education and Student Affairs

Telephone: 404.727.5655Free Application for Federal Student AidWebsite: www.fafsa.ed.gov• Include Emory’s School Code 001564 when completing the 2008-09 FAFSA form• FAFSA form due at Emory preceding matriculation into the Program.

ESTIMATED ANNUAL EXPENSES OFAA PROGRAMFOR THE 2008 ACADEMIC YEARTuition $ 30,401

Books & Supplies $ 3,236

Emory Student Fees $ 1,130

Housing, Food and Incidentals $ 22,020

Parking and Travel $ 1,500

Student Health Insurance (required) $ 1,998

Total Expenses: $ 60,285

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■ Having suffi cient speed and coordination to quickly and safely react to emergent conditions throughout the hospital in order to order to assure patient safety.

■ Recognizing and differentiating colors of signals displayed on monitors; being able to work in both light and dark conditions as exist in patient care areas (e.g., operating room, radiology suite, endoscopy suite); being able to recognize details of objects both near and far.

■ Hearing, processing, and interpreting multiple conversations, monitor signals, alarms, and patient sounds simultaneously in fast-paced patient care settings (e.g., operating room, intensive care unit, emergency room).

■ Having no impairment that would preclude continuous performance of all of the above activities or any and all of the other activities that are an integral part of an anesthesiologist assistant’s participation in the anesthesia care team.

States Where AA-Cs Practice

Educational Program Accreditation

Anesthesiologist assistants were recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a health profession in 1985. The Emory program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP). The program is due for continued accreditation in 2012.

Clinical Rotations

Clinical rotations are scheduled in both academic and private practice hospitals – hospitals within the Emory system, hospitals in metropolitan Atlanta, and out-of-town hospitals in Georgia and other states where AA legislation exists.

Introductory Clinical Activity

During the fi rst three semesters of the program, students develop knowledge and skills in patient interviewing and physical examination, vascular access, and basic airway management. Clinical activity is interspersed with classroom and laboratory work on a day-to-day basis. The knowledge and skills in a clinical task progression series must be met before the student may advance to senior clinical activity.

Senior Clinical Activity

During the senior year (fi nal 12 months of the program), clinical rotations are assigned in two-week and four-week blocks. Clinical rotations include all subspecialty areas of anesthesia practice (general surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, otolaryngology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, genito-urinary surgery, vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, transplantation, trauma, and ambulatory) and require practicing on call during some nights and weekends. Most rotations outside Atlanta provide housing for students, but some do not. Rotations outside Atlanta are required.

Technical Standards for Graduation

To undertake and successfully complete the anesthesiology program and successfully function as an anesthetist requires that an individual meet certain fundamental physical, cognitive, and behavioral standards. The requisite technical skills include but are not limited to the following:

■ Effectively communicating verbally with patients and their family members and with other healthcare professionals.

■ Interacting with patients, including obtaining a history and performing a physical examination.

■ Effectively communicating in writing and by record keeping, those data and information essential to the practice of anesthesia and the care of patients, in general.

■ Reading and comprehending written parts of the medical record and other patient care documents in order to safely and effectively participate in the practice of anesthesia.

■ Having suffi cient knowledge, motor skills, and coordination to perform diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, including invasive procedures, on patients in a timely manner so as to insure the safety and well-being of the patients. These tasks include but are not limited to peripheral and central venous catheterization, arterial puncture and cannulation, bag-and-mask ventilation, laryngeal mask airway insertion and management, endotracheal intubation.

■ Having suffi cient strength, motor skills, and coordination to lift, move, and position patients as required for administration of anesthesia and performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Commissions on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs1361 Park StreetClearwater, FL 33756Telephone: 727.210.2350Website: www.caahep.org

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Professional Organization for Anesthesiologists: the ASA

The American Society of Anesthesiologists is an educational, research and scientifi c association of physicians organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and improve the care of the patient. Anesthesiologist Assistants and AA program students are eligible for ASA membership under the category of “Educational Members” and are entitled to all of the educational benefi ts of ASA membership, including free registration at the ASA Annual Meeting and a subscription to the society’s monthly journal, Anesthesiology.

Emory University School of Medicine

Emory University School of Medicine, a component of Emory’s Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center, is ranked among the nation’s fi nest institutions for biomedical education. The School of Medicine is located on the main Emory University campus in the Druid Hills section of Atlanta and in Emory-owned and affi liated medical facilities throughout metropolitan Atlanta.

The School of Medicine’s three-part mission encompasses teaching, scholarship, and service. Its wide-ranging educational and training programs include medical students, graduate students, residents, fellows, postdoctoral students, and students in the allied health professions. In addition to 455 medical students, the school trains more than a thousand residents and fellows in 74 accredited primary care and specialty medicine programs. Six allied health programs train 390 students. Allied health programs include a physician assistant program ranked third in the nation by US News & World Report and a physical therapy program ranked eighth. Nearly 7,000 physicians and other health care professionals come to Emory each year to participate in one of the nation’s largest and most successful continuing medical education programs. Distinguished faculty members who are dedicated to their clinical and research areas of expertise, yet committed to a close, interactive relationship with students, provide the foundation of the School of Medicine’s teaching programs. Faculty include 1,804 full-time members and 997 volunteer members.

Emory University School of Medicine is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the Association of American Medical Colleges. Emory University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

National Certifi cation: the NCCAA

The National Commission for Certifi cation of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) provides the certifi cation process for anesthesiologist assistants in the United States. The certifi cation process involves initial certifi cation by successfully completing the Certifying Examination for Anesthesiologist Assistants; registration of continuing medical education credit every two years; and successfully completing an Examination for Continued Demonstration of Qualifi cations every six years. Because employment as an anesthesiologist assistant in almost every locale is contingent upon certifi cation, it is the program’s expectation that each student will plan for, apply for, and take the Certifi cation Examination in their year of graduation. The program offi ce is unable to answer questions regarding the certifi cation exam or recertifi cation; please direct these questions to the NCCAA.

Professional Organization for Graduates: the AAAA

The professional organization for anesthesiologist assistants is the American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAAA, pronounced “Quad A”). The AAAA supports the anesthesia care team, and is dedicated to establishing and maintaining the standards of the profession by encouraging continuing education. The AAAA produces a quarterly newsletter entitled the Anesthesia Record.

American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants2209 Dickens RoadRichmond, VA 23230-2005Telephone: 866.328.5858 Fax: 804.282.0090Website: www.anesthetist.orgEmail: aaaa@societyhq.com

National Commission for Certifi cation of Anesthesiologist AssistantsPO Box 15519Atlanta, GA 30333-0519Fax: 404.687.9978Website: www.aa-nccaa.orgEmail: secretary@aa-nccaa.org

American Society of Anesthesiologists520 N. Northwest HighwayPark Ridge, IL 60068-2538Telephone: 847.825.5586 Fax: 847.825.1692Website: www.asahq.orgEmail: mail@asahq.org

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History of the Emory AA Program

During the mid-1960s, in response to a staffi ng shortage and concerns over the increasing complexity of anesthesia and surgery, Drs. Gravenstein, Steinhaus and Volpitto1 created the concept of anesthesiologist assistants. Matriculants build on their undergraduate premedical curriculum with a master’s degree program in anesthesiology. In their white paper, the authors wrote, “Responsibility and immediate care of the patient must remain within the province of the anesthesiologist; consequently, personnel could not work independently but only under the immediate direction of an anesthesiologist. An advantage in manpower for the anesthesiologist would result, as he could provide attention to several patients with the proper employment of the anesthesia team, described above.”

Since its beginning, the Emory program sought to produce a new type of anesthetist, an anesthesiologist assistant, whose clinical and technological skills would complement the traditional medical aspects of the anesthesiologist’s training. This new type of anesthetist advanced the quality and effi ciency of care delivered by the total anesthesia care team. The education and clinical responsibilities produced an anesthetist who administers anesthesia under the general direction of an anesthesiologist, fulfi lling the role of a physician extender in anesthesiology. The basic science education included courses in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, biophysics, and medical instrumentation. This basic science training, along with clinical courses and intensive clinical training, prepared the graduates to become highly competent anesthetists, capable of assisting the anesthesiologist in the operating room, recovery room, and other patient care areas such as intensive care units and pain clinics.

The current program graduates approximately thirty-fi ve to forty anesthesiologist assistants each year. Roughly ten percent of the program’s graduates have entered medical school, and of those, over ninety percent have completed residencies in anesthesiology. Approximately two to three percent of graduates have pursued graduate school in the basic sciences, dental school, or law school.

1. Gravenstein JS, Steinhaus JE, Volpitto PP. Analysis of manpower in anesthesiology. Anesthesiology 33(3): 350-7, 1970.2. Steinhaus JE, Evans JA, Frazier WT. The physician assistant in anesthesiology. Anesthesia and Analgesia. 52(5): 794-9, 1973.

Emory University

Emory University is an inquiry-driven, ethically engaged, and diverse community whose members work collaboratively for positive transformation in the world through courageous leadership in teaching, research, scholarship, health care, and social action. The University is recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal arts college, superb professional schools, and one of the leading health care systems in the Southeast. There are 12,755 students enrolled at Emory.

Emory is enriched by the legacy and energy of Atlanta, whose downtown area is just 15 minutes away. Through collaboration among its schools, units, and centers, as well as with affi liated institutions such as The Carter Center and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emory is committed to working for positive transformation in the world.

Emory has a long tradition of emphasizing fi ne teaching. It is the most ethnically and religiously diverse university of the top 20 national research universities and is the only one that remains religiously chartered. Emory was founded by the Methodist Church in 1836 at Oxford, Georgia, where Oxford College of Emory still operates. In 2008, Emory University was ranked as the 18th best university in the nation by U.S. News and World Report; it was also named one of America’s “New Ivies” by the Newsweek Kaplan College Guide.

Atlanta Just a few miles from campus, Atlanta is a bustling cosmopolitan city with international fl are and southern hospitality. As Georgia’s capital, it offers an array of activities to keep you busy all year long. Atlanta is a political, health care, and cultural center, with numerous festivals and diverse restaurants. It is home to Coca-Cola, CNN, Delta Airlines, Turner Broadcasting, UPS, and Home Depot, as well as Thrashers hockey, Hawks basketball, Falcons football, and Braves baseball.

Emory is only a few hours drive to the mountains or the ocean - making it easy to take weekend excursions to Charleston, Savannah, New Orleans, northern Florida, the Great Smoky Mountains, and other popular destinations.

Directions to the Emory AA Program at Executive Park

The Emory AA program is located in the Executive Park offi ce complex, near the intersection of I-85 and North Druid Hills Road. From I-85, exit at North Druid Hills Rd. and turn South (towards Decatur). Turn right at fi rst light just past I-85 into Executive Park, then take a right on Executive Park South. The program is in the fi rst building on the right (building 57), on the third fl oor; turn left off of the elevators.

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If you are motivated and willing to work hard, we invite you to investigate

the Master of Medical Science Program in the Department of Anesthesiology,

Emory University School of Medicine.

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MMSC PROGRAM IN ANESTHESIOLOGYEmory University School of Medicine

57 Executive Park South, Suite 300Atlanta, GA 30329

Telephone: 404.727.5910Fax: 404.727.3021

Website: www.emoryaaprogram.org