Anesthesiology in the Navy?

[SeminoleFan3]

I'm interested in what the life of an anesthesiologist in the Navy looks like. What's the residency program like? Is there a transitional year? Chance of an GMO tour in the middle of residency? Any other details?

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[backrow]

Is there a transitional year?

Yes, most would do a transitional year internship

Chance of an GMO tour in the middle of residency?

Right now, 99-100% chance of a GMO tour between internship and residency for anesthesia

 

[Perrotfish]

Right now, 99-100% chance of a GMO tour between internship and residency for anesthesia

The stats they showed us at ODS showed a surprisingly high straight through training rate for Gas. EM, on the other hand, actually had a 0% straight through training rate last year.

 

[BOHICA-FIGMO]

The stats they showed us at ODS showed a surprisingly high straight through training rate for Gas. EM, on the other hand, actually had a 0% straight through training rate last year.

Many, many, many more people in my intern class are interested in EM compared to anesthesia.

 

[Gastrapathy]

The stats they showed us at ODS showed a surprisingly high straight through training rate for Gas. EM, on the other hand, actually had a 0% straight through training rate last year.

That would be old data, I think. Back when I trained, there were a couple of people who went straight-through, but I don't think that's the case recently.

 

[BOHICA-FIGMO]

That would be old data, I think. Back when I trained, there were a couple of people who went straight-through, but I don't think that's the case recently.

To piggy back on that comment: several anesthesiology residents I know are already board certified in something else. Board Cert. > GMO >> intern when it comes to JGMESB. So you have to take that into account when considering competitiveness/likelihood of going strait through.

 

[SeminoleFan3]

Thanks guys. I appreciate it.

 

[backrow]

The stats they showed us at ODS showed a surprisingly high straight through training rate for Gas. EM, on the other hand, actually had a 0% straight through training rate last year.

Not sure if that was Navy data, but in recent years (as far back as I can remember or knew about it) I have not heard of anyone going straight through in anesthesia.

 

[Gastrapathy]

Not sure if that was Navy data, but in recent years (as far back as I can remember or knew about it) I have not heard of anyone going straight through in anesthesia.

I think I was just called old.

 

[ActiveDutyNavy]

outside of FM, IM, Psych, OBGYN and maybe Peds....is there any other specialty that grants (or recently granted) straight through training?

 

[BOHICA-FIGMO]

outside of FM, IM, Psych, OBGYN and maybe Peds....is there any other specialty that grants (or recently granted) straight through training?

I know that EM has taken one person the past two year at our location straight through. Anesthesia, I think had one this year and another one 2 years before that. Not sure about Radiology. The surgical specialties ortho, ENT, and gen surg also take some people straight through.

All the scuttlebutt I hear is that although the specialties are under a lot of pressure to take more people straight through, it is not going to happen to the extent most people expect (e.g., I doubt EM will EVER fill it's ranks with more than 25-30% of people going straight through). But afterall, I'm just reading the tea leaves so take it for what it's worth....

 

[i want out]

I think I was just called old.

I only know of one person going straight through in anesthesia, and I would have taken their spot if I had elected not to do a second GMO and get the $#@$ out.

i want out(of IRR) Less than a year to go to resign my commission

 

[backrow]

I think I was just called old.

haha, no secondary intentions meant in my post....I unfortunately feel older every day I spend out here in living the dream in the fleet.

 

[NavyFP]

I think I was just called old.

Its OK, I'll bet your not as old as me.