Fellowship in Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine

The Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at the UC Irvine School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited advanced training program designed to develop physicians into skilled intensivists capable of managing complex and critically ill patients. The fellowship provides comprehensive exposure to multidisciplinary intensive care, including medical, surgical, and cardiothoracic ICUs, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and advanced clinical decision-making. Fellows receive hands-on training in key areas such as hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, airway management, bedside ultrasonography, and perioperative critical care. The program also focuses on building leadership, communication, and teamwork skills essential for high-acuity environments. Training takes place primarily at the UC Irvine Medical Center, a major academic and Level I trauma center, offering exposure to a diverse and high-volume patient population. Overall, the fellowship prepares graduates for board certification in critical care medicine and careers in academic institutions, tertiary care hospitals, and specialized intensive care settings.

• MD or DO degree (or equivalent international medical qualification)
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program (typically in Anesthesiology or related specialty)
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible in the primary specialty
• Eligible for California medical license before joining
• Strong academic background and clinical training
• For international applicants: must meet USMLE/ECFMG requirements (if applicable)