The next board exams for anesthesiology credentialing
will be held in
New York,
the week of
October 5-9,
2009.
The exam looks to evaluate an applicant’s suitability to become a consultant in Anesthesia. The exam tests communication, knowledge, and judgment.
You will be given two exams which will cover a broad scope of the entire practice of Anesthesiology. Between the two exams, you may encounter any routine or complex problem that you may normally face during your clinical practice. For example: managing a difficult airway, whether anticipated or not anticipated. You may have to answer questions about subspecialty areas including, but not limited to:
Pediatric Anesthesia
GI / GU
ENT
Obstetric Anesthesia
Regional Anesthesia
Pain Management
Neuro Anesthesia
Transplant Anesthesia
Thoracic Anesthesia
Vascular Anesthesia
Application of ACLS, PALS, and BLS may be called upon in some cases.
Some of these topics will be encountered either as a main stem case, or as an additional Post-op topic. Before your first exam you have at least 10 to 15 minutes to prepare your outline. The first exam is a long stem which presents a case with all pertinent history and laboratory data.
First Exam
First 10 minutes: Deals with Intra-op management
Next 15 minutes: Addresses Post-op care
Next 10 minutes: Discusses additional topics
Second Exam
First 10 minutes: Pre-op Evaluation Questions
Next 15 minutes: Intra-op Management
Next 10 minutes: Additional Topics
There is a 10 minute break between the first exam and the second exam. You will be directed to the next room where there will be a new stem question.
Ophthalmology
Cardiac Anesthesia
Orthopedic Anesthesia
ICU related problems
Ventilator Management