We would like to welcome you to the Johns Hopkins Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine residency training program. Our department is dedicated to training leaders in the fields of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine and Pain Medicine. Many national and international leaders in these fields have trained at Hopkins. The faculty members of this department are, as a whole, engaging and approachable. Each brings a wealth of knowledge to the clinical, teaching, and research environments.

Although we have one of the largest anesthesiology training programs in the country, you will not feel like a "number" training here. There is a strong feeling of camaraderie among the members of our department. We are all drawn to Hopkins because it is the kind of place that provides us with daily challenges that help us develop into great clinicians and scientists. Certainly, the variety of cases here is remarkable, if not unparalleled, and the daily routine is anything but mundane. Our residents and faculty enjoy the chance to explore academic curiosity in an institution which has long fostered and encouraged motivated thinking.

Our didactic curriculum consists of a small-group morning case presentations, articles-of-the-week review, and problem-based learning exercises for the pre-call and post-call teams. Each week, one of our dedicated faculty members leads a conference with an oral-board, question-and-answer format. Additionally, we have a more traditional weekly resident lecture and Grand Rounds. Grand Rounds are often given by visiting professors, all prominent in their field. There are numerous rotation-specific lectures and an extensive online curriculum. A generous book fund, PDA and Miller 's Anesthesia augment the didactic program for each resident.

Baltimore, nicknamed 'Charm City' for its friendly people and atmosphere, is a vibrant East Coast city. There are wonderful neighborhoods centrally located within the city, as well as conveniently located suburbs and rural areas. The cost of living in Baltimore is generally lower in comparison to other East Coast cities. Many of our residents are homeowners on a single-resident salary.

"Scrubs Sailing Regatta"

Those who enjoy sports will appreciate Oriole Park at Camden Yards or tailgating before a Ravens' game. Those who spend even a short time in Canton, Little Italy, Fell's Point or the Inner Harbor will feel the charm of historic Baltimore combined with an energetic restoration. In addition, Baltimore is close to many other major metropolitan areas including Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York City. All are easily accessible for day trips. The weather here in the mid-Atlantic is comfortable with fairly mild winters and warm, sunny summers.

2005 Golf Outing

The department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine has plenty of social events each year. Each August, we host an annual crab feast, providing new residents the chance to meet other department members and their families, all while learning the required skill of properly eating famous Maryland crab. The Winter Holiday Party is a popular event every year when the entire department comes together for a relaxed evening of fine dining and dancing. Each May, we bid farewell to the graduating residents with an awards dinner. Throughout the year we participate in golf outings, sailing, football, tennis, paintball, and some residents even play in a dodgeball league. Finally, on the last Friday of each one-month block we have our department-sponsored "End-Of-Block" party at a local pub, giving residents, faculty and friends a chance to unwind and mingle.

Residents who come to Hopkins are engaged everyday by the complexity of our patients and the innovations of both the anesthesiology and surgical faculty. We work hard in a collegial, supportive learning environment here at Hopkins. Residents who graduate from our program are superbly trained anesthesiologists that are prepared for the changing demands of a growing specialty. Please feel free to e-mail us with your questions or comments.

Sincerely,

Meredith Adams, M.D.
Chief Resident
madams27@jhmi.edu

Matthew Crooks, M.D.
Chief Resident
mcrooks1@jhmi.edu

Please feel free to e-mail us with any questions or concerns.