2024-2025 Academic Catalog

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Anesthesiology (ANES)

ANES 6038 -  Clinical Anesthesiology IV  (5.5 Credits)  
Developmental skills and foundations of the clinical practice of anesthesia gained through one‐on‐one supervised instruction in the operating room and other ancillary anesthetizing locations. Participation and responsibilities increase through the year as knowledge and skills develop. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to MMS Program. Department Consent Required.
Grading Basis: GRD
Typically Offered: Fall.
ANES 8000 -  Clinical Anesthesiology  (4-16 Credits)  
4 wks. Students will work one-on-one with anesthesia faculty and residents to gain further practical experience in all aspects of peri-operative care; improving skills gained in the third year and developing a deeper understanding of the breadth of anesthetic practice.
Grading Basis: Medical School HP
Repeatable. Max Credits: 16.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
ANES 8001 -  Surgery Intensive Care AI  (8 Credits)  
The goal is to prepare MSIV's for internship by having them manage ‘their’ patients, present on multidisciplinary rounds, call consults, assist/performing procedures, discuss clinical topics & receive didactics. Honors requires clinical excellence and a written paper.
Grading Basis: Medical School HP
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
ANES 8002 -  Anesthesia Subspecialties  (4-8 Credits)  
4 wks. Max: 4. Course exposes students to subspecialty areas in Anesthesiology. Students will attain additional experience in selected areas of anesthetic practice. Options include Acute and Chronic Pain, L & D, Cardiothoracics, Neurosurgery, Transplants and Pre-Anesthesia Testing. Prereq: ANES 8000.
Grading Basis: Medical School HP
Repeatable. Max Credits: 8.
ANES 8100 -  ANES Elective Away  (4-8 Credits)  
This Anesthesiology elective will be held at a site in Colorado, another state or internationally. Students must obtain departmental approval one month prior to the start. Additionally, international sites must be preapproved by Student Affairs. Course offered 4 weeks.
Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP
Repeatable. Max Credits: 8.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
ANES 8600 -  Research in Anesthesiology  (4-16 Credits)  
2-8 wks. Prereq: Special permission and individual arrangements required in advance. The student must receive prior approval from the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. This course allows students to complete a research project in Anesthesiology.
Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP
Repeatable. Max Credits: 16.
Typically Offered: Spring.
ANES 8630 -  ANES Research Elective Away  (4-16 Credits)  
This Anesthesiology research elective will be held at a site in Colorado or another state. Course is only offered 2, 4 or 8 weeks
Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP
Repeatable. Max Credits: 16.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.