Thank you for your interest in the Brigham and Women’s Thoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship. Our program provides a rich environment for fellows to acquire expertise in the anesthetic management of thoracic surgical procedures. The Thoracic Surgical Division at BWH, is one of the leading thoracic surgical divisions in North America, producing a volume of over 3,700 thoracic surgical cases, annually. We offer an unmatched experience, under the guidance of our dedicated Thoracic Anesthesia faculty, to nurture and develop the future leaders and innovators in the field of Thoracic Anesthesia. We look forward to hearing from you.
Thoracic Anesthesia Fellowship Program Director
Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Thoracic Anesthesia Fellowship Associate Program Director
Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
If you are interested in the Thoracic Anesthesia Fellowship, please contact:
Stephanie Yacoubian, MD
Thoracic Anesthesia Fellowship Program Director
syacoubian1@bwh.harvard.edu
Arthur R. Formanek, III, MD
Thoracic Anesthesia Fellowship Associate Program Director
aformanek@bwh.harvard.edu
Aymee Beaudoin
Fellowship Program Manager
abeaudoin1@bwh.harvard.edu
Our non-ACGME accredited fellowship program provides a diversity of clinical cases with exceptional acuity, volume, and challenge. Knowledge of tracheobronchial anatomy, pulmonary physiology and pharmacology, respiratory pathophysiology and the effects of anesthesia, regional anesthesia, lung ultrasound, extracorporeal life support and cardiopulmonary bypass, are just the basis for the development of expertise in the perioperative management of patients with end-stage respiratory disease.
The Thoracic Anesthesia division is comprised of a group of thoracic trained anesthesiologists, with diverse clinical and academic backgrounds. The fellows will find great value in the mentorship and guidance of our staff, leaders in the field of thoracic anesthesia. The goal is for the fellow to develop detailed knowledge in thoracic anesthesia. The fellow is expected to function at the expert consultant level in the perioperative care of patients undergoing thoracic surgical procedures, and to develop expertise with thoracic anesthesia-related procedures.
The duration of the Thoracic fellowship is 6-12 months, individualized based on the experience and goals of applicants. One nonclinical day a week confers fellows guaranteed academic time to pursue educational, basic science or clinical research projects. Weekly core lectures, and the opportunity to attain experience outside the Thoracic surgical operating rooms (echocardiography laboratory, thoracic radiology, Thoracic intensive care unit, etc.), may be organized.
We’ve established two distinct pathways within the Thoracic Anesthesia Fellowship Program to better accommodate our applicants' needs and aspirations. The first pathway is a six-month intensive clinical training program designed for fellows to swiftly meet their clinical competency requirements. The second pathway extends over 12 months, incorporating the same six months of rigorous clinical training alongside an additional six months dedicated to elective and research opportunities.
Admission into either pathway is contingent upon the applicant's prior experience, offering the flexibility to choose a path aligned with their professional objectives. This adjustment will be implemented starting July 2024. Additionally, we have compiled a standardized list of core clinical competencies and case requirements that fellows must complete before graduation. This list applies to both pathways, ensuring that all fellows achieve the necessary clinical proficiency to successfully complete the program.
Q. What are the annual salary and benefits like?
A. The starting salary for a PGY-5 in 2024 is $95,150. Employment benefits include health, dental, disability, and other insurance. For more information please refer to FREIDA and the Mass General Brigham Office of Resources for Trainees.
Q. Can you give me some information about trainee contracts?
A. Please refer to the Trainee Contract section of our website.
Q: Do you sponsor Visas?
A. At this time, our institution sponsors both H1b and J1 Visas.
Q. Is moonlighting available?
A. Moonlighting is available within the Mass General Brigham System to residents at the CA-2 level of training or higher. Fellows need permission from the Program Director and must have obtained a full medical license, Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR), and Federal DEA numbers. Moonlighting Fellows cannot be on a J1 Visa.
Thoracic Anesthesia Fellowship Application (pdf)
Please submit the following documents electronically to Aymee Beaudoin (abeaudoin1@bwh.harvard.edu)