Fellowship in Obstetric Anesthesia
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM), Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Obstetric Anesthesiology
Affiliation
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
Overview
The Fellowship in Obstetric Anesthesia at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore is an advanced, ACGME-accredited subspecialty program designed to provide comprehensive training in anesthesia care for pregnant patients, including those with high-risk conditions. The program offers extensive hands-on clinical exposure in labor analgesia, cesarean section anesthesia, and peripartum management within a high-volume tertiary care setting. Fellows work closely with multidisciplinary teams including obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, and neonatology to ensure optimal maternal and fetal outcomes. The curriculum includes structured academic activities such as lectures, journal clubs, simulation-based training, and quality improvement initiatives. Additionally, fellows are encouraged to participate in teaching residents and medical students, as well as engage in research and clinical innovation, particularly in the field of maternal safety and high-risk obstetric care.
Admission Intake
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Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Annual Stipend: Approximately USD $87,500 per year
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Must have MD / DO or equivalent medical degree
- Completion of Anesthesiology Residency (ACGME-accredited or equivalent international training)
- Should be board eligible / board certified in Anesthesiology (preferred standard in US fellowships)
- Valid USMLE qualification (required for international applicants)
- ECFMG certification mandatory for non-US graduates
- Must be eligible for medical licensure in Maryland (USA) and legal work authorization
- Strong academic profile with:
Updated CV
3 Letters of Recommendation
Medical school transcripts
- Selection based on interview performance & clinical competency
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Apply via SF Match (Central Application Service):
- Candidates must register and apply through the SF Match platform, which is the standard system for Obstetric Anesthesiology fellowships in the USA
- Application Submission Includes:
- CV
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation
- Academic records & exam scores
- Interview Process:
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for virtual interviews (via Thalamus GME)
- Match Process:
- Applicants and programs submit rank lists through SF Match
- Final selection is done via Match Day (usually mid-June)
- Final Selection Criteria:
- Academic performance
- Residency training
- Letters of recommendation
- Interview performance
