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Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship

Learn more about the Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship in the department of anesthesiology at KU Medical Center.

The University of Kansas Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship is a 12-month non-accredited program with position being 50% fellow and 50% junior faculty. Obstetric Anesthesiology is the specialty of medicine that manages anesthesia in pregnant patients with complex co-existing maternal disease.

The overall goal of the Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship is to prepare the fellow to become an expert in the field, with training in four areas — clinical, administrative, academic and research. As an expert, the fellow will be able to provide specialized and high-level care to patients, act as a consultant and educator for other professionals and participate in the scientific discussion within the specialty.

Fellowship Details

Salary: Market Competitive Salary. The fellow will function 50% as a fellow and 50% as a junior faculty member.

Prerequisite: Board-eligible/Board certified Anesthesiologist. Requirements and information about obtaining an Active Kansas Medical license can be found at the Kansas Board of Health Arts M.D. & D.O. Licensure Types/Designations.

Program Leadership

Grace Shih faculty profile

Grace Shih, M.D.
Program Director
Professor, Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine

Seth Tracy

Seth Tracy
Fellowship Coordinator
stracy@kumc.edu

Application Information

Applicants for the 2023-2024 academic year are encouraged to reach out to Seth Tracy for application information. Applications for 2024-2025 will be accepted through San Francisco Match.

Application deadline: open until position is filled.

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Application Requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • ITE scores
  • USMLE scores
  • Completion of ACGME approved anesthesiology residency
  • KS active medical license and DEA (prior to beginning fellowship program)
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation: one (1) anesthesiology residency program director at your training institution and two (2) from faculty at your training institution.

Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship Application (PDF)

Please send all application information to:
The University of Kansas Medical Center
Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship - Seth Tracy
3901 Rainbow Blvd, MS 1034
Kansas City, KS 66160
stracy@kumc.edu

KU School of Medicine

University of Kansas Medical Center
Department of Anesthesiology
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Mailstop 1034
Kansas City, KS 66160
913-588-6670