Academic Anesthesiologists

[etudiante04]

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One of my writing assignments is to outline the history of the development of the anesthesia specialty, to include people who have made advances in the field, the direction of anesthesia, and the increased diversity of people going into anesthesia today. I started by reading a part of the Miller's textbook to get a feel for where anesthesia stands in academics, and how it has developed over the years.The discussion is in one of the earlier chapters of the book.

So far, it is one of the least funded specialties and considered the least academic. In addition, I looked at a professional conference itinerary, and several specialties were to be represented, including that of the anesthesia section.

However, upon closer inspection of the agenda, there was nothing under the anesthesia section, but all the other sections had a great deal of activities planned, including oral presentations, lectures and other events. In fact, the only mention of anesthesia representation at this academic conference was in a collaboration with another specialty (neuro or internal medicine) concerning "pain."

However, I have talked with several anesthesiologists in person, and have seen some on this thread who have demonstrated a commitment to research interests in anesthesia, and even education research devoted to training of anesthesiologists. As a matter of fact, I have also found that anesthesiologists are devoted to research in the training in medical student curriculum, so it is not for a lack of interest in research.

I just want to know how to go about getting the most correct information that is representative of the field. If anyone has any feedback or clarifications, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[sevoflurane]

One of my writing assignments is to outline the history of the development of the anesthesia specialty, to include people who have made advances in the field, the direction of anesthesia, and the increased diversity of people going into anesthesia today. I started by reading a part of the Miller's textbook to get a feel for where anesthesia stands in academics, and how it has developed over the years.The discussion is in one of the earlier chapters of the book.

So far, it is one of the least funded specialties and considered the least academic. In addition, I looked at a professional conference itinerary, and several specialties were to be represented, including that of the anesthesia section.

However, upon closer inspection of the agenda, there was nothing under the anesthesia section, but all the other sections had a great deal of activities planned, including oral presentations, lectures and other events. In fact, the only mention of anesthesia representation at this academic conference was in a collaboration with another specialty (neuro or internal medicine) concerning "pain."

However, I have talked with several anesthesiologists in person, and have seen some on this thread who have demonstrated a commitment to research interests in anesthesia, and even education research devoted to training of anesthesiologists. As a matter of fact, I have also found that anesthesiologists are devoted to research in the training in medical student curriculum, so it is not for a lack of interest in research.

I just want to know how to go about getting the most correct information that is representative of the field. If anyone has any feedback or clarifications, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

The history of anesthesia is actually pretty interesting. There was a newsletter that went out 3-4 years ago that was fun to read. Look for it to start out. There is a wealth of history pertaining to anesthesia- from nitrous oxide, to ether to the use of the first local anesthetics and first gas delivery methods.

I don't know about how anesthesia compares to other specialties, but I can tell you that at the 2 academic institutions I worked at, there were floors dedicated solely to research.

Look at our two big journals, lots of people doing lots of cool research both academic and clinical. Anesthesia is full of super smart dudes doing good research. No doubt.

 

[etudiante04]

The history of anesthesia is actually pretty interesting. There was a newsletter that went out 3-4 years ago that was fun to read. Look for it to start out. There is a wealth of history pertaining to anesthesia- from nitrous oxide, to ether to the use of the first local anesthetics and first gas delivery methods.

I don't know about how anesthesia compares to other specialties, but I can tell you that at the 2 academic institutions I worked at, there were floors dedicated solely to research.

Look at our two big journals, lots of people doing lots of cool research both academic and clinical. Anesthesia is full of super smart dudes doing good research. No doubt.

Thanks a lot for your insights. The photos are also very helpful. I agree that anesthesiologists do a lot of research, because, in addition to the journals you are referring to, Anesthesiologists have their own annual meeting. Again thanks very much.

 

[bigeyedfish]

Bit of anesthesia history abd trivia. National doctors day was chosen to be march 30 because of the significance of the contribution to medicine by the field of Anesthesiology. March 30 was the day dr Crawford long administered the first ether anesthetic.