Fellowship in Obstetric Anesthesia

1. Must have completed an approved Anesthesiology Residency Training Program.
2. Must hold a valid medical license or be eligible to obtain the required California medical license.
3. Must provide an updated curriculum vitae.
4. Must submit a copy of the medical school diploma.
5. Must provide Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications.
6. Must submit a copy of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.
7. Must provide letters of reference, including at least one letter reflecting clinical performance in an Obstetric Anesthesia unit. Letters must be addressed to Dr. Erin Martin and dated within the previous 12 months.

The Fellowship in Obstetric Anesthesia at UC San Diego School of Medicine provides advanced clinical training in anesthesia care for pregnant patients before, during, and after childbirth. The program offers experience in labor analgesia, cesarean delivery anesthesia, high-risk obstetric cases, maternal medical complications, and multidisciplinary management of complex pregnancies. Fellows develop expertise in obstetric anesthesia techniques, perioperative patient care, and clinical research under the guidance of experienced faculty. UC San Diego School of Medicine is part of the University of California San Diego, a public research university located in San Diego, California. The institution is committed to medical education, scientific research, and high-quality patient care. Through its Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, the fellowship provides specialized training in maternal anesthesia and opportunities to collaborate with obstetricians, nurses, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.

1. Register and apply for the fellowship through the San Francisco Match.
2. Prepare a letter of interest addressed to Dr. Erin Martin, Obstetric Anesthesia Fellowship Director.
3. Prepare an updated curriculum vitae and a copy of the medical school diploma.
4. Submit a valid medical license, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Basic Life Support certifications, Drug Enforcement Administration certificate, and National Provider Identifier number.
5. Obtain letters of reference, including at least one describing clinical performance in an Obstetric Anesthesia unit. Ensure the letters are dated within the previous 12 months.
6. Submit the supporting documents to Ileana Ramirez, Obstetric Anesthesia Fellowship Program Coordinator. Electronic reference letters are accepted when sent directly by the author or their administrative staff.
7. Follow the program's instructions for application review and selection.