History and Evolution of Anesthesia Education in United States

摘要: Resident education is both, a science and an art. Quality homogeneity of resident has considerable correlation with patient safety. This article appraises how formal training in anesthesiology was started United States it evolved over the years. A comprehensive literature search performed to identify journal articles, periodicals historic documents that detailed development progression academic anesthesiology. Various Anesthesiology Departments were also consulted. In 1927 Dr. Waters established first ever department at University Wisconsin, Madison. The graduates from residency programs, so called “Aqualumni” went on establish programs throughout country. 1938 American Board formed, elevating level distinct specialty. World War II post war era period rapid growth general particular. late 1970’s early 80’s College Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) closely regulated by recommending minimum program requirements. Over years model transformed relatively heterogeneous one uniform outcome based focus learning teaching 6 core competencies. explores 20th century its present form.