Obstetric Anaesthesia Fellowship (12 months)


Over 50% of clinical time is dedicated to obstetric anaesthesia, including acute obstetrics, elective Caesarian section lists, and anaesthetic obstetric clinics. The fellow will assist in the delivery of our multi-disciplinary obstetric emergency simulation course and will coordinate obstetric anaesthesia teaching sessions for junior trainees.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the fellowship, the fellow will be able to:

  • Demonstrate further proficiency in obstetric anaesthesia
  • Evaluate an obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia service for a department
  • Teach principles of crisis management in obstetric anaesthesia
  • Apply the use of neuraxial ultrasound

Responsibilities
  • Provide formal labour epidural teaching sessions for junior trainees
  • Maintenance of a obstetric anaesthesia logbook to document performance of procedures and follow-up of patients.
  • Coordination of obstetric anaesthesia teaching for junior trainees and other staff as required

Lead Clinician for fellowship: Dr Morgan Edwards and Dr Olivia Albert