Fellowship Programs

The University of Minnesota Department of Anesthesiology offers a diverse portfolio of ACGME-accredited and collaborative fellowship programs designed to prepare physicians for advanced clinical practice, academic careers, and leadership roles. Each fellowship combines rigorous clinical training, strong mentorship, and meaningful scholarly engagement within a collaborative academic environment.

Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship

The Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship provides advanced, multidisciplinary training for physicians seeking subspecialty expertise in the perioperative care of patients undergoing cardiothoracic procedures. Through a rigorous clinical and academic curriculum, fellows develop advanced medical knowledge, technical proficiency, and leadership skills under the guidance of dedicated faculty committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

Critical Care Medicine Anesthesiology Fellowship

The Critical Care Medicine Anesthesiology Fellowship offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary training in the management of critically ill patients across surgical, cardiovascular, neurologic, and medical intensive care units. Fellows develop advanced clinical judgment, procedural expertise, and communication skills while training alongside experienced critical care teams in a collaborative academic setting.

Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship

The Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship provides comprehensive one-year training focused on the safe, compassionate, and expert anesthetic care of patients from the neonatal period through adolescence. The curriculum is grounded in ACGME core competencies and emphasizes excellence in patient care, medical knowledge, professionalism, and lifelong learning.

Regional Anesthesia & Acute Pain Fellowship

The Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Fellowship offers advanced, hands-on training in regional anesthesia, acute pain management, and ambulatory anesthetic care. Fellows gain extensive experience with ultrasound-guided and nerve-stimulator techniques, lead multidisciplinary acute pain rounds, and participate in scholarly and educational activities that prepare them to become leaders in regional anesthesia practice.