The CA-2 and CA-3 residents ranked above the 95th percentile nationally on the 2020 In-Training Exams!
CA-3 Resident Dr. Richard Tenure will do a Cardiac Anesthesiology at Massachusetts General Hospital in 2021-22.
CA-2 Resident Dr. Josiah Miles will do a Cardiac Anesthesiology at Montefiore Medical Center in 2021-22.
CA-2 Resident Dr. Adam Taft will do a Cardiac Anesthesiology at Maine Medical Center in 2021-22.
CA-2 Resident Dr. Usama Siddique will do a Regional Anesthesia at Mt Sinai West in 2021-22.
CA-2 Resident Dr. Duran Mitchell was elected as the Alternate Resident Delegate to the American Medical Association (AMA) Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) within the ASA Resident Component Governing Council. October 2019.
CA-3 Resident Dr. Ehab Al Bizri will do a Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship at Yale University in 2020-21.
CA-3 Resident Dr. Leif Ericksen will do a Cardiac Anesthesia Fellowship at NYU in 2020-21.
CA-3 Resident Dr. Charles Mouch will do a Pain Fellowship at Cornell in 2020-21.
CA-3 Resident Dr. Richard Tenure will do a Critical Care Fellowship at U. Penn in 2020-21.
CA-3 Resident Dr. Manuel Lee will do a Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship at Johns Hopkins in 2020-21.
Dr. Joy Schabel is the current Residency Director. Dr. Gallagher has retired.
Anesthesiology is one of the great medical discoveries of humanity, allowing the advancement of surgery and pain management. While providing pain relief and amnesia to the patients, the anesthesiologist is the clinical pharmacologist and physiologist both inside and outside the operating room. The scope of practice of anesthesiology has broadened to include obstetrical analgesia, acute and chronic pain therapy, cardiac anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, intensive care, office-based anesthesia and sedation and monitoring of patients undergoing GI, radiologic and ECT procedures.
The mission of the Residency Program at Stony Brook Medicine is to educate and facilitate the achievement of excellence in anesthesia care and thereby create physicians, who in the course of their careers will play a role in improving the quality of healthcare in our nation. The Department of Anesthesiology faculty excel in patient care, education and research and provide the educational experience for the residents. As a demonstration of our commitment to the residency program, we offer a comprehensive didactic program with all-day education days, an educational intranet, a dedicated faculty mentor for each resident, abundant opportunities for QA/QI projects, clinical and basic research, a generous educational allowance and a compensation package that is among the best in the country.
Choose Stony Brook!
Our resident's outstanding annual ACGME resident survey results and >95%tile in-training exam performances (CA2 report, CA3 report) reflect the exceptional training and educational resources provided in our residency program. The end product of this anesthesia residency education is a superbly trained consultant in anesthesiology, able to provide the highest quality of care to patients in the most challenging clinical conditions.
Healthgrades named Stony Brook Medicine as one of “America’s 100 Best Hospitals™” for 2019 and 2020! This puts us in the top 2% of hospitals in the nation for exhibiting clinical excellence year over year. [Read more]
Spartan Race
Resident wellness, or as we say 🔥 IT'S LIT 🔥, is a priority in our program! Mindfulness and other wellness sessions are integrated into the didactic curriculum as well as weekly lunches with the Chairman and class meetings with the Program Director. The institution and department hosts various social and team building events throughout the year including happy hours, BBQs, holiday parties, dinners, bowling parties, puppy socials, Spartan Races, and an annual ski trip. Our Instagram page shows what we do for fun! Also check out our departmental photo and video pages.
ACGME Resident Survey 2018-19 (click graph to see full report)
▶ Annual In-training Exam Performance
2020 Intraining Exam Performance (click graph to see full report)
▶ Clinical Base Year
The Stony Brook Anesthesiology Residency Program is a four-year program. During the clinical year (PGY- 1), our interns rotate through the Emergency Room, Surgery, Medicine, ICU, Pain and Anesthesiology Departments.
CBY-1 Rotations
- Medicine: 12 weeks
- MICU: 8 weeks
- Surgery: 12 weeks
- Pain: 4-6 weeks
- Anesthesiology: 4 weeks
- ER: 4 weeks
- Vacation: 4 weeks
▶ Clinical Divisions and Rotations
The department is organized into clinical Divisions that emphasize the many subspecialties of anesthesiology. Use the links below to meet the members of each Division, learn about their academic and research activities, and discover what a Day-in-the-Life-of-a-Resident is like!
Simulation is a component of our residents’ educational experience. There are numerous values to simulation. These include standardization of education, allowing residents to have their medical decisions proceed to a logical conclusion without attending intervention, identification of weaknesses in knowledge base as well as improving technical ability and learning through a kinesthetic teaching process.
The Clinical Skills Center at Stony Brook Medicine is a 4,000 square foot state-of-the-art training center that can be used as a resource for specialized training of physicians and other healthcare professionals. The Department of Anesthesiology has played a critical role in this Center from its inception. An operating room, complete with a high fidelity mannequin and a realistic setting, makes this an exciting educational experience. The majority of the Wednesday teaching sessions include a simulator component.
The simulator is used to create rare and dangerous situations that the resident may never see during the course of a residency. Examples include airway fires, malignant hyperthermia, anaphylaxis and the incapacitated surgeon. In addition, more routine types of cases and complications can be taught in the simulator, so the resident can encounter such scenarios as “cannot intubate, cannot ventilate” or serious arrhythmias in a safe environment. They can practice clinical skills such as intubate and placing lines on mannequins instead of “real patients”.
▶ Clinical Training
From the outset, the department has maintained a fully accredited residency training program. We are a four-year program. The Clinical Base Year (CBY) consists of rotations in the Departments of Medicine, Surgery and Emergency Medicine, including 12 weeks of medicine, 8 weeks of MICU, 12 weeks of surgery, 4 weeks in the Emergency Room, 4 weeks in Anesthesiology and 4-6 weeks in Pain Management. The CBY residents will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and residents in the Department of Anesthesiology.
Three groups of residents undergo training in each of the three clinical anesthesia years of training (CA-1, 2 and 3 years equivalent to PGY 2, 3 and 4). There is large variety in a very substantial caseload. All specialties and subspecialties are represented. All anesthetics are delivered by residents under the direction of an attending anesthesiologist. This supervision is given 24 hours per day, either on a one-to-one basis or, at most, in a ratio of one attending for two residents. It is an expression of our standard: optimal care, for all patients, at all hours. This applies not only in the operating rooms, but also in the obstetrical delivery suite, the intensive care units and the pain clinic.
This clinical instruction may be strenuous and demanding; it is alleviated by the strong personal relationship between attending and resident and by certain amenities, such as breaks throughout the working day, an attending late call system to allow timely resident relief, education days that break up the clinical routine and wellness sessions to provide self-care education and social support. In addition, we have a night float call system. Residents on OR night float are off on all weekends for the rotation. Weekend call for other rotations averages 1-2 weekends/resident/month. Duty hours range from 47-55 hours/week if not on weekend call, 65-74 hours/week if on weekend call.
▶ Clinical Training Sites
University Hospital
- 620 beds
- Level 1 Trauma Center
- 26 OR’s
- 25,000 cases performed per year
- 9,500 endoscopies performed per year
- 4,000 offsite procedures per year (EP lab, MRI/CT, etc)
- ICU experience
- Residencies in all Major Specialties
Veterans Administration Hospital
- Concentration in care of the elderly patient with co-morbidities
- Beeper call from home
- Rotate 1-2 months per year
- On-site conferences
- Suburban setting
Obstetric Suite
- 4,400 deliveries per year
- High-risk referral center
- Approximately 180 epidurals and 140 spinals performed per month
- 24 hour / 7 day attending coverage for OB only
Pain Management Center
- 2,500 new consults/yr
- 3,500 interventional procedures using fluoroscopy and ultrasound
- Acupuncture/ IV Infusion Therapy
Acute Pain Service
- Combined with regional block rotation
- 1,500 nerve blocks & thoracic epidurals/year
- State-of-the-art ultrasound guidance
- Senior residents can do extra month
Ambulatory Center
- State-of-the-art facility
- Performed 9,000 cases last year
- Outpatient pediatrics and regional emphasized
- Combined with Office Based Rotation
- Patient Satisfaction – Highest Ranked Ambulatory Center in its Class
- Off Site Plastic Surgery Office
Preoperative Services
- Dedicated on-site attending
▶ Education
Wednesday 7 AM Conferences
Grand Rounds
Quality Assurance
Senior Presentations
Visiting Professors
All Day Education Days: Wednesday 8:00am- 3:00pm Conferences (1 CA cohort per week; 1-2 times/month/CA class)
Combination of didactic lecture and interactive learning activities
Jeopardy, Guest speakers- Attorney, Private practice anesthesiologist
Simulation, Airway workshop, TTE workshop
Time to work on QI project
Time to complete rotation evaluations
Lunch with the Chairman (not hospital food)
Written and Oral Board Prep
Mock oral board exams for CA1, CA2, CA3 residents
Practice written board exams for all residents
TrueLearn® purchased for all residents for 4 years
Journal Club
Curriculum developed by Drs. Eric Zabirowicz and Ursula Landman
Free food, not hospital food either
▶ Faculty
There are over 80 faculty members in the Department of Anesthesiology. Many of them are involved in all three aspects of the department: clinical care, teaching and research. Some of them, including eight Ph.D scientists, focus on one particular aspect. Faculty members have joint appointments in other departments and training programs in the Medical School including Physiology & Biophysics, Pharmacological Sciences, Health Sciences, Biochemistry, Neurological Surgery, Pediatrics, Dental Medicine and Urology. Many are active in the field of anesthesiology at the state, national and international levels.
The Department of Anesthesiology supports Residents and Attendings to participate in Global Health trips (Medical Missions). Recent destinations include Zambia, The Philippines, Ecuador, China and Honduras.
I went to Zambia during my last year of residency. I was so lucky to go - it was definitely an eye opener. I saw and learned SO much! it gave me a totally different perspective on medicine, how it can be done so differently with minimal resources. It forced me to get out of my comfort zone, and to still provide safe medical care. Now as an attending who is going on medical missions, I would recommend this experience to everyone! -Dr. Anna Kogan, former Stony Brook Resident and current Stony Brook Attending
Ecuador Mission. Challenges: No consistent monitors, no emergency drugs available, finite amount of oxygen available, minimal equipment available. What we learned: You can work with less, not all propofol is created equal, you can reuse everything, turnover is faster without Joint Commission -Drs. Justin Smith and Minxi Wang, class of 2018.
Dr. Demetri Adrahtas (Class of 2019), Dr. Deborah Richman, Dr. Kseniya Khmara (Class of 2018), Dr. Zvi Jacob, Dr. Michael Khalili (Class of 2019)Philippines January 2019 video. Mission with Uplift Internationale to Naga City in the Philippines.
▶ Journal Club
Journal Club is held every other month. Meetings take place during dinner either on campus or at a nearby restaurant in a relaxed atmosphere. All faculty, residents, CRNAs and medical students rotating through the department are invited to attend.
Journal club is a didactic tool to teach life-long learning skills. It is a way to keep current in the anesthesiology literature and to learn to read the literature with a critical eye.
Journal Club is organized and moderated by Ursula N. Landman, D.O. and Eric Zabierowicz, M.D. All residents and faculty members have an opportunity to present at least once during the three year cycle.
We provide exposure to Office based surgery. CA-3 residents rotate with an anesthesiologist where they are exposed to the isolated lonely environment of an office setting. This office is fully certified and offers the highest possible safety standards. This should prepare the residents to set the highest standards for themselves when they eventually are exposed to this growing arena. Office-based Anesthesia is a component of the Ambulatory Anesthesia rotation.
▶ Operating Rooms
Modern ORs with state-of-the-art equipment and capabilities
▶ Preoperative Services
Deborah Richman MB, ChB, FFA(SA), is the dedicated on-site Attending for Preoperative Services. Residents do a four-week rotation at Preoperative Services, a standalone outpatient clinic about 10 minutes from the hospital.
▶ Research: Clinical, Quality Improvement, and Basic Science
The Department of Anesthesiology has outstanding infrastructure and opportunities for residents who wish to learn how to conduct clinical research, QA/QI projects and basic research.
Clinical Research
We have excellent mentors who have a track record of assisting trainees to design, complete, and publish innovative projects. For example, the Chair (Dr. Gan) and Vice- Chair for Clinical Research (Dr. Bennett-Guerrero) have both mentored countless individuals over the last 25 years.
In addition to expert mentoring, there is dedicated departmental infrastructure to support research including clinical research coordinators, data management and biostatistical expertise, and clinical research space with patient stretcher, monitoring, IV infusion pump, -80 and -30 freezers, refrigerator, and refrigerated centrifuge. The department also offers seed money for promising projects and dedicated research time during the CA-3 year.
Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Program In Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery: A Quality Assurance Project
Preliminary Validation of Transcutaneous CO2 Monitoring in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Ablation using Jet Ventilation. [ OJA 2017; 7:315-327
Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupressure to Improve Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Recovery in Hospital Patients. [Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2019 Apr 5]
Resource Utilization, Postoperative Mortality and Morbidity in Octogenarians: Our Experience 10 Years Later.
Trainability of Cricoid Pressure Force Application: A Simulation Based Study. [JAMA Surg. 2019 Feb 27 ]
Micropuncture vs. IO for Difficult Vascular Access in the Operating Room
Comparison of Thrombin Generation in Cardiac vs Non-Cardiac Surgical Patients
Propofol Induced Seizure Like Activity
Pediatric Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS) and Calmare® Scrambler Therapy
Dr. Justin Smith, Class of 2018, presenting his ERAS project at our Academic Research EveningQA/QI
The department is also extremely active in quality improvement projects, especially Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS). Our Chairman (Dr. Gan) was the founding President of the American Society of Advanced Recovery (ASER) and is an internationally recognized expert in enhanced recovery. We have a dedicated ERAS coordinator who has been helping us expand from 4 to approximately 10 active protocols in different surgical procedures. Residents are encouraged to be involved in these efforts and are required to complete a QI or patient safety project during residency. For example, a graduating CA-3 resident worked on the lumbar spine fusion ERAS protocol during his residency, presented his results at the Department’s Academic Evening, where he won Best Resident Award, and is currently drafting the manuscript.
Basic Science
The Anesthesiology department has a strong and growing group of basic research scientists investigating fundamental topics in neuroscience, and in biological impacts of anesthesiology. Basic research in the department is diverse, including investigation of mechanisms of chronic and acute pain (Kaczocha; Puopolo; Azim), biological impacts of adult neurogenesis (Enikolopov), cellular mechanisms of neurodegeneration (Dubnau), impact of anesthesia on cancer metastasis (Jun Lin), fundamental biology of cilia function (Peunova) and development of novel approaches for bone implants (Pentyala). Basic researchers in the department are highly successful in obtaining external funding from the NIH and other granting agencies.
There are 3 call rooms for the 3 on-call main OR residents each night and 1 call room for the OB anesthesia resident on-call. Two of the main OR call rooms are pictured and are well-equipped with a flat screen TV, computer and printer. These two rooms have 2 twin beds and one of the rooms also has a small couch; the third call room for the main OR has one twin bed.
▶ Resident Presentations at National Meetings
We encourage our Residents to present research posters and Medically Challenging Cases at national meetings such as the ASA and PGA. Residents whose abstracts are accepted for presentation are fully funded to attend the meeting. A listing of the publications and presentations of each resident can be found on the Residents web page. Browse the archives of presentations since 2009.
Presentations at NYSSA-PGA December 2019
Miles J, Tazeen B. 93yo Female Presenting For Urgent EGD With 8cm Retrosternal Goiter. PGA 2019 Kang R, Shuaib K, Oleszak S. Airway Management Of A Patient With Ludwigs Angina . PGA 2019 Shah R, Abola R. Anesthesia For C-Section In Parturient With Pulmonary Hypertension And ESRD. PGA 2019 Chojnowski R, Poppers J, Atkinson D. Anesthesia Strategy For Hip Arthroplasty Complicated By Pulmonary Hypertension. PGA 2019 Shuaib K, Kang R, Atkinson D. Anesthetic Management Of A Pregnant Patient With Renal Failure. PGA 2019 Vojdani R, Iskander A. Bilateral Supraclavicular Nerve Blocks For Bilateral Humeral Head Fractures. PGA 2019 Ericksen W, Bannazadeh M, Izrailtyan I. CO2 Angiography For Thrombectomy In Patient With Anaphylactic Contrast Allergy. PGA 2019 Cervo K, Richman D. Complications Of Head And Neck Radiation – Beyond The Difficult Airway. PGA 2019 Figueroa C, Fischl A, Sanchez C. Intraoperative Management Of HITT With Bivalirudin During Carotid Endarterectomy. PGA 2019 Siddique U, Azim S, Stemke L. Intraoperative Massive PE Causing Bradyasystolic Arrest During Spinal Surgery. PGA 2019 Brar C, Andraous W. Ludwig's Angina Complications And Difficult Airway Algorithm Application. PGA 2019 Xiao A, Watson E, Corrado T. Management Of Severe Hypertension After Indigo Carmine Administration. PGA 2019 Parikh S, Mitchell D, Gupta R. Prolonged Spinal Following Routine Administration Of Intrathecal Bupivacaine. PGA 2019 Ma S, Oleszak S, Adrahtas D. Relapsing Polychondritis With Airway Involvement Presents For Elective Surgery. PGA 2019 Mitchell D, McManus M, Caldwell W. US-Guided Stellate Ganglion Block In Refractory VT. PGA 2019 Dhautal B, Mitchell D, Holecek W, Romeiser J, Parikh P, Bilfinger T, Poppers J, Bennett-Guerrero E. Low Diastolic Blood Pressure And Aortic Insufficiency After TAVR. PGA 2019
Presentations at ASA October 2019
Ericksen WL, Eng M, Kim ES, Nie L, Levy JH, Senzel L, Bennett-Guerrero E. Comparison of Thrombin Generation in Cardiac Versus Non-cardiac Surgical Patients. Mitchell D, Dhautal B, Holecek W, Romeiser J, Poppers JS, Bilfinger T, Parikh PB, Bennett-Guerrero E. Low Diastolic Blood Pressure and Aortic Insufficiency after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Wetcher A, Yau G, Wang K, Steinberg E, Schabel J. Anesthetic Management Of A Parturient With A Hypoplastic Right Ventricle. Shuminov O, Shuminov R, Pedoto A. Erector Spinae Plane Catheter (esp-c) For Unplanned Open Lung Resection: A Case Series Of Two Patients With Contraindications For Neuraxial Blockade. Chojnowski R, Poppers JS, Atkinson DJ. Neuraxial Anesthesia And Epoprostenol Via Bipap For Revision Right Hip Arthroplasty Complicated By Pulmonary Hypertension. Al Bizri E, Mitchell D, Caldwell W. Pediatric Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (amps) And Calmare® Scrambler Therapy - A Case Series. Brar C, Andraous WF. Ludwig's Angina Complications and Difficult Airway Algorithm Application to an Emergency Case. McManus M, Caldwell W. Ultrasound Guided Stellate Ganglion Block for a Fully Anticoagulated Patient in Refractory Ventricular Tachycardia Failing Conservative Medical Therapy. Mouch C, Caldwell W. Diagnostic Pseudofacet Block In Collegiate Athlete With Bertolotti Syndrome. Ma S, Adrahtas D, Oleszak SP. Anesthesia Considerations for a 70 Year Old Male with Relapsing Polychondritis Involving the Airway for Elective Inguinal Hernia Repair. Shah R, Na Javeed S, Abola RE. Anesthesia For Cesarean Section In Parturient With Pulmonary Hypertension And End Stage Renal Disease. Mitchell D, Gupta R. A Case Report Of A Prolonged Spinal Following Routine Administration Of Intrathecal Bupivicaine. Tenure R, Kim ES, McLarty A, Poppers JS. Apparent Iatrogenic Pulmonary Hypertension In A Patient With An Impella And Va Ecmo. Ma S, Costa AC, Al Bizri E. 49 Year Old Female With Blue Discoloration Of Limb After Indigo Carmine Administration. Siddique U, Stemke L, Azim SA. Intraoperative Massive Pulmonary Embolism Causing Bradyasystolic Arrest During Spinal Surgery. Pasiliao J, Yau G, Andraous WF, Stemke L. Intrathecal Pump Replacement Under Transverse Abdominis Plane Block
▶ Resident Life
Rotations at Stony Brook Medicine assigned as four-week blocks
1:1 or 1:2 Attending coverage
Night float system
24 hour in house attending coverage
3 residents per call team
Rotations at Northport VA Hospital
Beeper call from home
1 to 2 months per year at VA
On-site conferences
Faculty mentors for all residents
Benefits
All residents receive paid membership in ASA and IARS
All residents receive $4,000 allowance for books/conferences
Department sponsors 2 residents/year in overseas humanitarian missions
Resident Wellness
Wellness sessions are integrated into the didactic curriculum
Institutional and departmental wellness and social events are held throughout the year
Campus includes Stony Brook University- an undergraduate university with abundant intramural sports leagues, Division 1 football team, running and bike trails, concerts and shows at the Staller Center for Performing Arts
Beaches to enjoy swimming, surfing, fishing, sailing, boating
Parks, vineyards that offer wine-tasting, golf
Easy access to New England via ferry
Local train station with frequent trains to NYC
Outlet shopping, variety of gyms, professional sporting events nearby
The residents in the Department of Anesthesiology receive a salary that fits in the highest range in the country. The salary base is contractually increased annually. Full malpractice coverage of all clinical activity performed in the course of duty, basic and major medical insurance, dental insurance and a drug prescription plan are provided. Residents receive four weeks vacation leave per annum. Residents have the opportunity to attend a major national Anesthesiology meeting every year. Current salary information
Telephone information: 631-632-6770
House Staff Office: 631-444-2754.
▶ Teaching Hospitals
Resident training in Anesthesiology is provided in two medical centers: Stony Brook University Medical Center and the Northport Veterans Administration Hospital.
Since we began providing care in 1980, the staff of Stony Brook University Medical Center has been committed to delivering excellence in patient care, research, education, and community service.
Stony Brook University Hospital has been named one of “America’s 100 Best Hospitals™” for 2019, according to a national report by Healthgrades – the first organization in the country to rate hospitals based on actual clinical outcomes.
Stony Brook Medicine is Suffolk County's only tertiary hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, and is the only academic medical center on Long Island. Certified for 603 beds, with more than 6,500 employees, it is the largest hospital in Suffolk County.
Stony Brook Medicine treats approximately 32,000 inpatients, has more than 940,000 outpatient visits and is where nearly 25,000 surgical cases are performed each year.
Stony Brook Medicine provides training programs for community hospitals in the region (e.g. Institute for Healthcare Improvement; patient safety regional trainers; regional disaster preparedness).
Stony Brook Medicine is the regional referral center for trauma, stroke and stroke intervention, perinatal and neonatal intensive care, burns, ALS, pediatric and maternal HIV/AIDS, pediatric and adult multiple sclerosis, and Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Services.
Stony Brook Medicine brings new advances to Suffolk, such as stroke clot removal from the brain, surgical robotic devices, MRSA vaccine and other groundbreaking clinical trials.
Northport Veterans Administration Medical Center offers quality medical, surgical, psychiatric, rehabilitative and skilled nursing care to Long Island veterans. With highly qualified and experienced healthcare professionals, state-of-the-art technology, a full range of services, and high ratings with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and other respected accrediting health care organizations, Northport VA Medical Center has a reputation for providing superior healthcare to Long Island's veterans.
"Stony Brook Anesthesia residency is an excellent program with great faculty and amazing co-residents! This program prepares you well to take on the real world, whether it be private or academic practice. Our residents always match well to fellowships in the fields they want and have amazing support from our faculty. We do plenty of complex cases and have the opportunity to do many, many procedures. There are actually no anesthesia subspecialty fellows here, so we work directly with pediatric, cardiac, and pain attendings and get plenty of 1-on-1 teaching. Intern year acclimates you to the system and you work with your future subspecialty colleagues. Other benefits are that we have an academic day every three weeks where we get to come together as a class, enjoy a free meal, and get lectures from our attendings. All of our residents look forward to this day. We also get a generous education stipend which helps pay for our licensing and board exams. They even give us additional education funds if we do well on our in-training exams. Lastly, we have an amazing program director who really goes above and beyond for the residents. She is a true resident advocate who supports us and stands up for us. I think the program is small enough (10 residents per class) that we all get to know each other really well, but it's big enough that we get to do a wide variety of cases. Overall, residency was a great experience, and it has taught me to become a confident anesthesiologist!"
Manuel Lee, MD
2020 Resident Graduate, Stony Brook Department of Anesthesiology
2020-21 Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellow, Johns Hopkins Department of Anesthesiology
"As my residency ends with Stony Brook Anesthesiology, I will never forget what an outstanding experience this program provides. Stony Brook Anesthesiology has innovative teaching techniques, for example, full day Academic Wednesdays where you get excused from the OR duties to attend lectures and simulations. There is a diverse array of clinical experiences including outpatient pain procedures, complex cardiac cases and mechanical support, offsite anesthesia, a bustling neuro-intervention suite, interesting OB cases, and anesthesiologist intensivists teaching critical care. There is abundant availability to become involved in clinical and basic science research, and there is opportunity to present at major conferences including ASRA, ASA, PGA, and IARS. The environment at Stony Brook is a great place to work thanks to all the faculty, nurses, and clinical staff, and Long Island is a great place to live. If I had to make my rank list again today, there is no doubt in my mind that Stony Brook Anesthesiology would be #1!"
RIchard Tenure, MD
2020 Resident Graduate, Stony Brook Department of Anesthesiology
2020-21 Critical Care Fellow, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
2021-22 Cardiac Anesthesia Fellow, Massachusetts General Hospital
"If I were making my rank list again today, I would 100% without hesitation put Stony Brook as my #1 choice for anesthesia residency. I could not be happier with the training and experience I received. During my tenure there and afterwards, the faculty invested in my education and professional development. It is remarkable what can be achieved with mentors and faculty that invest in you as a physician and adult learner. I was an average medical student at best. The experience, resources, and opportunities at Stony Brook Anesthesia propelled me to one of the most competitive fellowship positions in our field, first author on original research and book chapters, and ready to take on any challenge the day after graduation."
Leif Ericksen, MD
2020 Resident Graduate, Stony Brook Department of Anesthesiology
2020-21 Cardiac Anesthesia Fellow, NYU Department of Anesthesiology
"I just finished my cardiac anesthesiology fellowship. After having close interactions with another residency program during fellowship, I am glad to report that I feel that Stony Brook’s anesthesiology program is exceptional in every aspect and prepares graduates for future success."
Demetri Adrahtas, MD
2019 Resident Graduate, Stony Brook Department of Anesthesiology
2020 Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellow, Rutgers University
"My experience and education during residency had exceeded my expectations and milestones that were required."
Michael Khalili, MD
2019 Residency Graduate, Stony Brook University Department of Anesthesiology
2019-2020 Pain Management Fellow, Columbia University Department of Anesthesiology
"I have to admit that I was not thrilled about starting residency at the same institution where I had just completed medical school. I wanted to try living in another part of the country. Life, however, dictated my fate... and I could not be happier. Aside from meeting some of my best friends during residency (and I still have one as a colleague here ☺), I feel incredibly well trained. I have friends all over the country in anesthesia, and we often compare our exposure to cases, especially traumas and neurointerventional procedures (my division). I can honestly say that I can work anywhere and feel confident in any case at any time because of my anesthesiology training at Stony Brook. Stony Brook Anesthesiology has a large enthusiastic group of young faculty members who are eager to teach, help and try new things. Residents feed off of this and often become good friends, not just trainees, with the faculty. The department is also willing to change and incorporate new ideas into every day resident life (e.g. night float system, international medical missions, opportunities for mini-fellowships CA3 year, etc). What I have learned is that when you are happy, you do well. I think you would be happy at Stony Brook."
Sofia Geralemou, MD
Graduate, Stony Brook Residency Program 2011
Stony Brook Anesthesia: Excellent Training in a Great Environment
"The best way I would describe my experience in anesthesia at Stony Brook is an excellent place for clinical training, with knowledgeable and friendly faculty, and great educational resources. Add to that the location of being in Long Island, with many different active and entertaining venues on its own, not to mention that it's just a train ride away from NYC, being here is the complete package. The department at Stony Brook was recently ranked #6 nationwide in NIH funding to an anesthesia department, and this is the result of the commitment they put into education and research. In fact, I was able to begin my research career here through the 6 month research track they offered during the 3rd year of my anesthesia residency. This research flourished and after receiving grant funding for my work, I decided to continue my research as faculty here at Stony Brook Anesthesiology. I am excited at the direction our department is moving, as we continue to grow and expand, and I look forward to working with each new resident group that joins our department. I certainly found the perfect anesthesia residency match for me and my career, hope you are able to find the same for you. Good luck!"
Rany Makaryus, MD
Graduate, Stony Brook Residency Program 2010
"Hi, my name is Dr. Jason Daras. I graduated from the Stony Brook Anesthesiology Residency Program in 2010. Through my years at Stony Brook, I had many wonderful experiences in the areas of academics, didactics, clinical anesthesia as well as research. The level of teaching at the program was far superior than I ever expected. Attending physicians stayed late or came in early to go over cases for board prep. They would give mock orals for our oral boards preparation starting in the CA1 year. I was able to easily pass my writing and oral boards on the first attempts.
I came out of Stony Brook feeling extremely comfortable providing anesthesia for my patients and, quickly, my new practice had confidence in me. I really attribute this to the amount of attention each resident receives at Stony Brook as they do their clinical work. The feedback I received from the residency program allowed me to adjust my skills to make me the safest and most efficient anesthesiologist I could be. And further, the exposure to all anesthesia related procedures is unbeatable by any program in the U.S. in my opinion. I graduated from the program able to easily and quickly insert various central lines, arterial lines, and perform peripheral nerve blocks for regional anesthesia. I came out of Stony Brook highly proficient in regional anesthesia. As an attending for 7 years, I have seen many new graduates incapable at performing regional anesthesia at the level of any graduates of the Stony Brook Anesthesiology Program that have joined my practice after me.
As a result of my experience at Stony Brook, I not only passed my boards on the first attempt, I joined the largest physician run anesthesia group in New Jersey, Morris Anesthesia Group. I quickly took on a leadership role and in my first year was promoted to Director of Regional Anesthesia. I truly believe Stony Brook brings something special to the table and that is teaching its residents how to be leaders in the world of anesthesia. Now, 7 years out of residency, I am not only a managing partner of Morris Anesthesia, but I was just named Chief of Anesthesia at our hospital. I attribute this great achievement to the place it all started. The experience that residents get at Stony Brook is priceless and I cherish my decision in listing Stony Brook as my number one choice for anesthesia residency."
Jason Daras, DO
Graduate, Stony Brook Residency Program 2010
Director of Regional Anesthesia
Morris Anesthesia Group, Parsippany, NJ
Mark Kim, MD and Jonathan Tan, MD (Graduates, Stony Brook Residency Program 2013) discuss their residency experience at Stony Brook Anesthesiology.
▶ University/Community
Stony Brook University
From its beginnings in 1957, Stony Brook University has been characterized by innovation, energy, and progress, transforming the lives of people who earn degrees, work, and make groundbreaking discoveries here. A dramatic trajectory of growth has turned what was once a small teacher preparation college into an internationally recognized research institution that is changing the world.
Stony Brook's reach extends from its 1,100-acre campus on Long Island's North Shore: encompassing the main academic areas, an 8,300-seat stadium & sports complex, a performing arts center, Stony Brook University Medical Center, the Health Sciences Center, and the Veterans Home to Stony Brook Manhattan, a new Research and Development Park, three business incubators and the new Stony Brook Southampton campus on Long Island's East End. Stony Brook also co-manages Brookhaven National Laboratory
Stony Brook is still growing. To the students, the scholars, the health professionals, the entrepreneurs, and all the valued members who make up the vibrant Stony Brook community, this is a not only a great local and national university, but one that is making an impact on a global scale.
Surrounding Community
The Stony Brook area is one of the most attractive residential communities in the Northeast. Amid the hilly dunes near Long Island Sound the woods and fields along the water offer a variety of scenic delights. Fishing, boating, golf and horseback riding are among the many opportunities for recreation. Small wonder that the area has always been attractive to artists and scholars. The local museums and neighboring communities provide recreation and educational experience.
Graduation 2020
Class of 2020
Stony Brook Anesthesiology and Covid-19
Team Stony Brook Anesthesiology at the Spartan Race
Team Stony Brook Anesthesiology at the Spartan Race
CA-3 Residents' patient education video about labor epidurals
▶ Visiting Professors
Visiting Professor Grocott with Residents
The department sponsors a monthly Visiting Professor lecture series. Invited speakers present clinical and/or research topics at our Wednesday morning Grand Rounds. Whenever possible, the Visiting Professor makes a separate presentation to the Residents on Tuesday afternoon.
The Visiting Professorship in April or May is combined with our annual Academic Research Evening. During the poster session, Residents, Faculty and Students present display their research accomplishments. Several Residents and Students are selected to give oral presentations as well. The Visiting Professor presents the keynote speech. This is followed by dinner and an awards ceremony.
The mission of the Residency Program at Stony Brook Medicine is to educate and facilitate the achievement of excellence in anesthesia care and thereby create physicians, who in the course of their careers will play a role in improving the quality of healthcare in our nation. The Department of Anesthesiology faculty excel in patient care, education and research and provide the educational experience for the residents. As a demonstration of our commitment to the residency program, we offer a comprehensive didactic program with all-day education days, an educational intranet, a dedicated faculty mentor for each resident, abundant opportunities for QA/QI projects, clinical and basic research, a generous educational allowance and a compensation package that is among the best in the country. 
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Deborah Richman MB, ChB, FFA(SA), is the dedicated on-site Attending for Preoperative Services. Residents do a four-week rotation at Preoperative Services, a standalone outpatient clinic about 10 minutes from the hospital.
The Department of Anesthesiology has outstanding infrastructure and opportunities for residents who wish to learn how to conduct clinical research, QA/QI projects and basic research. 
Since we began providing care in 1980, the staff of Stony Brook University Medical Center has been committed to delivering excellence in patient care, research, education, and community service.
Northport Veterans Administration Medical Center offers quality medical, surgical, psychiatric, rehabilitative and skilled nursing care to Long Island veterans. With highly qualified and experienced healthcare professionals, state-of-the-art technology, a full range of services, and high ratings with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and other respected accrediting health care organizations, Northport VA Medical Center has a reputation for providing superior healthcare to Long Island's veterans.
From its beginnings in 1957, 
The Stony Brook area is one of the most attractive residential communities in the Northeast. Amid the hilly dunes near Long Island Sound the woods and fields along the water offer a variety of scenic delights. Fishing, boating, golf and horseback riding are among the many opportunities for recreation. Small wonder that the area has always been attractive to artists and scholars. The local museums and neighboring communities provide recreation and educational experience.
