Woodland Anesthesiology Associates in partnership with Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center offers a fellowship program that is designed to produce experts in Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain management. Our fellows rotate through the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute (CJRI), Connecticut Sports Medicine Institute (CSMI), Main Operating Room, and Ambulatory Surgery Center. CJRI is the largest Arthroplasty program in Connecticut and is ranked as one of the top joint replacement centers nationally. Our department performs over 5000 regional anesthesia procedures per year, and is involved in a variety of clinical studies including patient-reported outcome research, supported by a team of statistician and nurses. Fellows will be expected to initiate and participate in on-going research projects and will have the opportunity to present their studies at national/international meetings. During the 12 month training, fellows will develop skills in a variety of regional anesthesia techniques including:

• Ultrasound guided single shot blocks
• Placement and management of continuous peri-neural catheters
• Innovative knee infiltration blocks
• Truncal blocks
• Neuraxial catheters
• Innovative ultrasound guided infiltration for acute postoperative pain control

 

Program Highlights:

• The program comprises 80% fellowship training and 20% Junior Faculty time
•  Number of positions: 1-2
• Duration: 12 months
• Four weeks of vacation and one week for educational conferences or meetings
• No call obligation
• Salary: $100,000+$2,250 educational stipend

 

Faculty:

Sanjay K. Sinha, MD, Fellowship Director

Franklin Rosenberg, MD, Program Chair

Jonathan Abrams MD

Sivasenthil Arumugam, MD

John Barnett, MD

Vanja Contino, MD

Craig Dennen MD

David Freitas, MD

Kenneth Gutierrez, MD

Peter Kanelos DO

Laura Morello MD

Dan Trinh, MD

 

Participating Institutions:

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, CT

Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, Hartford, CT

Connecticut Sports Medicine Institute, Hartford, CT

 

How to apply:

Applicants must have completed an ACGME Accredited Anesthesiology Residency Program. The following must be submitted:

• Current Curriculum vitae with photo
• Personal Statement
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Connecticut Medical License

 

Contact person:

Pat Gallo, Executive Associate

E-mail: pgallo@TrinityHealthOfNE.org

Phone: (860) 714-9666

Fax: (860) 714-8110

Woodland Anesthesiology Associates, PC

114 Woodland Street

Hartford, CT 06105

 

for more information:

American Society for Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)