University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
T32 Physician Postdoctoral Research Training in Perioperative Medicine (PPRTPM)
Our training program is established to train both clinical researchers and laboratory investigators in the field of anesthesiology/perioperative medicine, specifically in four thematically related research interest groups: I) Perioperative Neuroscience and Pharmacology; II) Perioperative Cardiovascular Medicine; III) Perioperative Pain Medicine; and IV) Systems Approaches in Perioperative Medicine. A major educational element of our program structure is the making of a MSCE curriculum, or an alternative master's degree, a required component. The program will include the following major components for all research trainees: 1) Didactic courses, 2) Mentored research, 3) Career development activities, and 4) Programmatic interactions.
The aims of the PPRTPM are to:
- Identify, recruit and foster research trainees, both anesthesiology residents and clinical sub-specialty fellows willing to commit to training and career development in perioperative medicine research.
- Match up trainees strengths and interests with mentoring teams.
- Provide guidance for structured learning opportunities.
- Maximize the opportunities for mentored research and career mentoring.
The objectives of the PPRTPM are to:- Train a cadre of committed physician-scientist anesthesiology researchers to advance the field of perioperative medicine research.
- Provide these individuals with the skill sets and foundation for career advancement.
- Encourage leadership and innovation.
