Dear Applicant
Thanks you for your interest in our Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine (CCM)
Fellowship program. This is a 12-month program with two ACGME-approved
positions. Our program is for board eligible or certified
anesthesiologists. While we do not require internal medicine experience, it
is always viewed favorably. This 12 month program follows ABA guidelines
and is designed to give exposure and training in multidisciplinary CCM with
emphasis on surgical patients, but we also give plenty of opportunity for
research. Our program follows the ABA guidelines, but the fellows are able
to design most of their rotations including options like a Pediatric ICU
rotation. We follow a rolling application model and accept applications at
any time.
Our department plays a significant role in Critical Care Medicine at OHSU.
We are a 501 bed hospital and have 80 adult ICU beds in total. We are one
of two level I trauma centers in Oregon and, therefore, see 2500 trauma
patients per year. Some other statistics to note:
*17 bed trauma unit
*20 bed cardiocurgical unit
*17 bed neurosurgical unit
*26 bed Medical ICU
All of these units except Medical beds are staffed by members
of Anesthesiology. We have a high ICU census which seasonal variations,
usually between 75% and 95%. Currently we have closed type ICUs, with
emphasis on multidisciplinary and collaborative care. In addition, there is
a pediatric ICU at the Doernbecher pediatric hospital run by a Pedicatric
Intensivist team. As OHSU is the ultimate referral center for this and some
parts of our neighboring states we see complex and interesting patients in
all ICUs.
Portland is a beautiful city which holds many attractions.
Located near mountains and beaches, many consider this to be a perfect place
to live. The city has art, culture, and all the amenities of much larger
cities.
I look forward to answering any other questions you may have
and hope you will apply to our program. Please contact our Assistant
Education Manager with questions at 503-418-4164.
Per
Thorborg, MD, PhD, FCCM
Director, Adult Critical Care Medicine at OHSU
Fellowship Director, Anesthesiology CCM
Professor of Anesthesiology/CCM
Dept. of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR 97239
email thorborg@ohsu.edu
Application:
Download an application form and details of
other documentation necessary to complete your application
(e.g.. 3 reference letters (including one from the program director), USMLE or NBE transcript, Dean's letter, etc.)
Application (Adobe PDF)
Application
(MS Word )
