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positions), pediatric anesthesia (three positions), and
cardiovascular anesthesia (one position). In addition,
we offer a fellowship in chronic pain management codirected with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Resident interest in fellowship training continues to
grow, with many graduating residents deciding to enter
post-residency fellowship training.

Chief residents receiving awards at graduation. From left: Dr. Katherine
Nurkse (pediatric fellowship), Dr. Kelly Quatman (private practice),
Dr. Dustin Wailes (CT fellowship), and Program Director Jason
Gatling, MD

The faculty and residents at Loma Linda University
have been encouraged to pursue both clinical and basic
science research. Over the past year, the Department of
Anesthesiology has produced 12 clinical publications,
35 basic science manuscripts, and 24 abstracts in a wide
variety of academic and research-oriented journals.
Taking control of patient management in all phases
of perioperative care sets patients up for a better
surgical course. The Department of Anesthesiology
has incorporated point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
training into the daily routine of preoperative
evaluation, intraoperative management, and
postoperative care of patients. The Perioperative
Surgical Home (PSH) is a model that our department
is using to the benefit of the hospital and our residency
training program. Our model of care coordination
incorporates daily postoperative medical management
into all treatment plans. Patient, staff, and physician
feedback regarding this program has been tremendous.
Hospital cost savings from efforts in care coordination
have been significant and are anticipated to continue to
grow as the program matures.

Our residents represented Loma Linda University at the
Western Anesthesia Residents Conference (WARC)
hosted by University of Colorado in Denver. The
program had nine poster presentations and three oral
presentations. All of our submitted projects generated
robust discussion from those in attendance.

WARC presentations at University of Colorado in Denver. From left:
Zach Taylor, CA-3, Stuart Rammell, CA-2, Dustin Wailes, CA-3,
Katherine Nurkse, CA-3

The vision of the Department of Anesthesiology
at Loma Linda University is that consultant
anesthesiologists of the future must continually
incorporate innovative ideas into their daily practice.
CA-1s participate in a ropes course that will help develop problem
solving, trust, and camaraderie among the residents

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