Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship
Overview and Goals
Welcome to the Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management Fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). Our ACGME-accredited, 12-month fellowship offers comprehensive clinical training designed to develop the knowledge, technical expertise, and clinical judgment needed to become a leader in regional anesthesia and acute pain management.
Throughout the fellowship, trainees will gain extensive experience in basic and advanced regional anesthesia techniques, acute pain management, orthopedic anesthesia, and obstetric anesthesia. Our program places a strong emphasis on ultrasound proficiency, offering opportunities to advance beyond foundational skills through complex regional procedures and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training.
Beyond technical expertise, fellows develop the skills necessary to lead and manage an Acute Pain Service, serve as a clinical resource and consultant to colleagues, and build effective collaborative relationships with surgeons, anesthesiologists, other healthcare professionals, and patients. Our goal is to prepare graduates to deliver exceptional, individualized perioperative pain care across a wide range of clinical settings.
We recognize that every fellow brings unique interests and career aspirations. Our fellowship experience the flexibility to pursue individual clinical and professional interests while developing the expertise and confidence to excel in your chosen career path.
Current Fellows
Eligibility/How to Apply/Contact Information
Our fellowship participates in the San Francisco Match with the American Society of Regional Anesthesia (ASRA)
You will be able to upload your application, letters of recommendation, test scores and other required documentation after creating your account.
The applications will open in January 2027 for the July 2028 start date and the match will take place in June 2027.
We currently have a post-match vacancy for July 2027 start date (2027-2028 academic year). To apply please email program coordinator. Click here to apply
Rotations and Schedules
Rotations are on a monthly basis and involve the following:
5 months of Regional Anesthesia
3 months of Acute Pain Medicine
4 months of electives, which include Chronic Pain Medicine, Obstetric Anesthesia, POCUS, Pediatric Regional Anesthesia, Dedicated Research time, and Global Health Opportunities through partnerships with our hospitals around the globe, among many others
Curriculum and Didactics
One of the advantages of our program is that we can tailor it for the trainee's individual success, while still maintaining compliance with ACGME requirements. Trainees will be taught by expert faculty utilizing all the available methods, from didactics to simulation to hands-on training. The fellows have many opportunities to be involved with resident education and training as well. Fellows will be expected to give resident lectures and conduct journal club to further their role as educators. Fellows will have a protected academic day weekly for research and non-clinical duties.
Research and Other Opportunities
Every fellow is expected to complete at least one Quality and Safety or one Research project during the year, and the results are presented at a scientific conference, usually at the ASRA Spring Meeting. The department of anesthesia, critical care and pain medicine has several research centers of excellence, with multiple ongoing research projects and support for the fellows' academic activity.
Benefits & Compensation
BIDMC offers a comprehensive benefits program for residents and fellows, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance options, an HIV supplemental benefit plan, and voluntary 401(k) and 403(b) retirement savings plans. To learn more about benefits and other resources available to the trainees, please visit BIDMC Graduate Medical Education website.
