MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANESTHESIA - Jacksonville

6 | Master of Science in Anesthesia PROGRAM OVERVIEW NSU’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Anesthesia Program in Jacksonville is in the pro- cess of obtaining initial accreditation by the Committee on Accreditation (CoA) of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health and Education Programs (CAAHEP), the Accreditation Review Committee for the Anesthesiologist Assistant (ARC-AA). Students are trained in state-of-the-art facilities. These include two fully functional operating rooms with high-fidelity simulators, a regional anesthesia block labora- tory, and examination rooms, as well as a mock postoperative and intensive care unit. Technologically advanced classrooms, student lounge, and study center area complete the facilities. The first year (semesters 1, 2, 3, and 4) presents an in-depth course of study in the fundamentals of anesthesia through interaction with highly qualified faculty members and the latest available anesthesia technology. Clinical experience begins in the first year. The didactic curriculum, complemented by simulation learning, will provide the student with the necessary skills to meet the clinical objectives of the curriculum. The senior year (semesters 5, 6, and 7) consists of clinical rotations assigned in inter- vals ranging from two weeks to two months. Clinical rotations include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call, depending upon the rotation. Clinical rotations are full time and involve all anesthesia subspecialties, including Did You Know? NSU’s M.S. in Anesthesia programs are the only ones in the country to have four high- fidelity anesthesia simulators (two adult, one pediatric, and one baby). Did You Know? NSU’s M.S. in Anesthesia programs prepare students for the national certification exam administered under the authority of the National Commission for the Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants. • general surgery • pediatrics • obstetrics and gynecology • otolaryngology • orthopedics • neurosurgery • ophthalmology • genitourinary surgery • vascular surgery • cardiac surgery • thoracic surgery • transplantation • trauma Due to the highly integrated curriculum, admitted students are required to complete the entire course of study. No advanced placement, transfer of credit, or credit for experiential learning will be granted. All students are discouraged from gaining employ- ment at any time while in the program.