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Anesthesiology, Master of Medical Science (Beginning Summer 2025)

ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø’s Master of Science in Anesthesia program prepares Anesthesiologist Assistants in cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. This rigorous 27-month program equips students with the critical skills, educational training, and diverse clinical rotations they need to become well-qualified, competent and certified anesthesiologist assistants. Graduates are prepared to practice within the Anesthesia Care Team (ACT) model and provide exceptional care to patients.

Curriculum Overview

The 27- month curriculum includes intensive didactic sessions complemented by clinical rotations through a variety of subspecialties such as cardiac, pediatrics, trauma, orthopedics, regional anesthesia, neurosurgical anesthesia, and obstetric anesthesia. The program, which encompasses classroom, simulation and skills lab, and clinical requirements, prepares students for the certification examination offered by the National Commission for the Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants upon graduation. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Master of Science degree in Anesthesia.

Clinical and Research Opportunities

Students have opportunities to collaborate on clinical research studies related to anesthesia practice, patient safety, and outcomes. Clinical experiences are available in a variety of settings, including Level 1 trauma centers, community hospitals, pediatric hospitals, and surgery centers performing diverse surgical subspecialties.

Careers

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) are instrumental members of the Anesthesia Care Team (ACT), helping to coordinate and implement care before, during, and after surgery. Many students receive multiple job offers before graduation. The starting salary for CAAs is approximately $150,000 annually, with generous sign-on bonuses, an average of five weeks’ vacation each year, pension and profit-sharing, and other excellent benefits.

ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø Requirements

Qualified student applicants must possess the following:

  • A baccalaureate degree with the following coursework:
    • Two semesters of Biology with lab
    • A combined Anatomy and Physiology I and II (6-8 credits) will be accepted in place of separate anatomy and physiology courses
    • Two semesters of General Chemistry with lab
    • Two semesters of Organic Chemistry with lab (Biochemistry can be supplemented for second semester Organic Chemistry)
    • Two semesters of Physics with lab
    • One semester of CalculusÌý
    • PLEASE NOTE:ÌýPre-requisite requirements should be completed within 5 years of matriculation to this program. Survey courses are not accepted. Online courses are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
  • GPA minimum 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (most applicants average 3.5 or higher)
  • MCAT or GRE scores within 3 years of matriculation and scores submitted no later than the application deadline. There is no absolute minimum requirement, but the following results are considered competitive for admission to this program: MCAT minimum total score of 501 and GRE minimum score of 152 in Verbal Reasoning and a minimum score of 155 in Quantitative Reasoning.
  • Minimum 8 hours of shadowing with documentation from an anesthesiologist or CAA
  • 3 letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicant's ability and personal character as they relate to the pursuit of graduate study and a career as an Anesthesiologist Assistant.
  • Completed and submitted an application through the CASAA Portal. You'll submit your transcripts directly through the CASAA Portal.
  • Complete an interview by invitation only on-campus. Any travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. An interview does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Technical Requirements

Each student must possess general abilities required of most health care practitioners, and specific abilities that relate more directly to the practice of anesthesia. Essential requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

Intellectual abilities:ÌýStudent must have sufficient powers of intellect toÌýacquire, assimilate,ÌýintegrateÌýand apply information; must have the intellectual ability to solve problems.

Observational skills:ÌýStudent must have the ability to gather all relevant information about a patient’s physical and psychosocial status with all five senses, especially sight, hearing and touch.

Communication abilities:ÌýStudent must be able to speak intelligibly, to hear adequately, and toÌýobserveÌýclosely patients to elicit andÌýtransmitÌýinformation,ÌýdescribeÌýchanges in mood,Ìýactivityand posture, and perceive non-verbal communication.ÌýCommunication includes not only speech, but also reading and writing.ÌýIn addition, the student must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the health care team.

Motor functioning skills:ÌýStudent must have physical dexterity to master all technical and procedural aspects of patient care, and adequate motor capability to perform complex two-handed tasks.

Ethics and Professionalism:ÌýStudents must interact with all individuals in a respectful and effective manner regardless of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected status.ÌýThey mustÌýmaintainÌýethical and moral behavior consistent with professional standards for interactions with students, faculty, staff, patients, and the public.ÌýProfessionalism, compassion, integrity, concern for others, interpersonal skills, interest, and motivation are all qualities that are expectedÌýthroughout the AA educational program.

Physical Health: Students mustÌýpossessÌýthe physical health and stamina needed to carry out the program of AA education.

A disability does not preclude a student from admission, and theÌýMMScÌýin Anesthesia program makes reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. However, each enrolled student is expected to demonstrate, without unreasonable dependence on technology or intermediaries, the skills and attributes outlined in the Program's Physical and Technical Requirements policy.

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Tuition Cost Per Semester
Summer 2025 $21,972
Fall 2025 $22,207
Spring 2026 $22,207

The approximate cost for SLU's Anesthesiology Assistant program is calculated annually and is subject to change.

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  • Graduates will be able to develop, prepare, and execute an anesthetic plan.
    • Evaluate patient medical history, perform a physical/airway evaluation, and develop an anesthetic plan.
    • Assess the nature of the surgery and associated risks to prepare a safe and effective anesthetic plan.
  • Graduates will demonstrate core medical knowledge pertaining to the field of anesthesia, physiology, and application.
    • Students will develop a mastery of anesthesiology and all pertinent concepts and subspecialties of the profession pertaining to the physiology and application.
  • Graduates will practice professionalism, communication, and advocacy.
    • Practice effective communication with the Anesthesia Care Team, OR staff, and surgeons.
    • Exhibit professionalism and advocacy through self-learning and professional conduct.
  • Graduates will master the practice anesthetic management and multitasking
    • Mastery of determining an anesthetic plan unique to a patient and related procedure being performed.
    • Perform sedation, general and regional anesthesia safely and cost effectively.
  • Graduates will be proficient in the practice of psychomotor clinical skills.
    • Demonstrate a mastery of the skills necessary to practice anesthesiology and the associated subspecialities gained through their clinical training.
    • Perform all aspects of anesthesiology care to include IV insertion, central line, arterial line, epidural/spinal, various intubation techniques with airway equipment, peripheral nerve blocks, spinals and epidurals.

Students must earn a B- or better in all required courses.Ìý

´¡±·´¡°ÕÌý4000Human Gross Anatomy5
´¡±·Ìý5000Introduction to Anesthesia Principles4
´¡±·Ìý5101Introduction to Simulation & Skills Lab3
´¡±·Ìý5010Anesthesiology Instrumentation & Monitoring I2
´¡±·Ìý5201Orientation to Clinical Experience1
´¡±·Ìý5202Anesthesiology Clinical Experience I5
´¡±·Ìý5102Anesthesiology Simulation & Skills Lab I5
´¡±·Ìý5550Clinical Pharmacology I2
´¡±·Ìý5001Professionalism & Advocacy of Anesthesiologist Assistant Profession1
´¡±·Ìý5401Anesthesiology Principles and Practice I2
´¡±·Ìý5501Anesthesia and Coexisting Diseases I3
´¡±·Ìý5203Anesthesiology Clinical Experience II6
´¡±·Ìý5103Anesthesiology Simulation & Skills Lab II5
´¡±·Ìý5551Clinical Pharmacology II2
´¡±·Ìý5402Anesthesiology Principles and Practice II2
´¡±·Ìý5502Anesthesia and Coexisting Diseases II3
´¡±·Ìý5003Electrocardiography1
´¡±·Ìý5204Anesthesiology Clinical Experience III4
´¡±·Ìý5403Anesthesiology Principles & Practice III2
´¡±·Ìý5011Anesthesiology Instrumentation & Monitoring II2
´¡±·Ìý5503Anesthesia and Coexisting Diseases III3
´¡±·Ìý5104Anesthesiology Simulation & Skills Lab III4
´¡±·Ìý5205Anesthesiology Clinical Experience IV16
´¡±·Ìý5050Anesthesiology Review I1
´¡±·Ìý5600Anesthesia Senior Seminar I1
´¡±·Ìý5206Anesthesiology Clinical Experience V16
´¡±·Ìý5051Anesthesiology Review II1
´¡±·Ìý5601Anesthesia Senior Seminar II1
´¡±·Ìý5207Anesthesiology Clinical Experience VI12
´¡±·Ìý5052Anesthesiology Review III1
´¡±·Ìý5602Anesthesia Senior Seminar III1
Total Credits117

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollmentÌýunless otherwise noted. Ìý

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
SummerCredits
´¡±·´¡°ÕÌý4000 Human Gross Anatomy 5
´¡±·Ìý5000 Introduction to Anesthesia Principles 4
´¡±·Ìý5101 Introduction to Simulation & Skills Lab 3
AN 5010Anesthesiology Instrumentation & Monitoring I 2
´¡±·Ìý5201 Orientation to Clinical Experience 1
ÌýCredits15
Fall
´¡±·Ìý5202 Anesthesiology Clinical Experience I 5
´¡±·Ìý5102 Anesthesiology Simulation & Skills Lab I 5
AN 5550Clinical Pharmacology I 2
´¡±·Ìý5001 Professionalism & Advocacy of Anesthesiologist Assistant Profession 1
´¡±·Ìý5401 Anesthesiology Principles and Practice I 2
AN 5501Anesthesia and Coexisting Diseases I 3
ÌýCredits18
Spring
´¡±·Ìý5203 Anesthesiology Clinical Experience II 6
´¡±·Ìý5103 Anesthesiology Simulation & Skills Lab II 5
´¡±·Ìý5551 Clinical Pharmacology II 2
AN 5402Anesthesiology Principles and Practice II 2
AN 5502Anesthesia and Coexisting Diseases II 3
AN 5003Electrocardiography 1
ÌýCredits19
Year Two
Summer
´¡±·Ìý5204 Anesthesiology Clinical Experience III 4
AN 5403Anesthesiology Principles & Practice III 2
AN 5011Anesthesiology Instrumentation & Monitoring II 2
AN 5503Anesthesia and Coexisting Diseases III 3
´¡±·Ìý5104 Anesthesiology Simulation & Skills Lab III 4
ÌýCredits15
Fall
´¡±·Ìý5205 Anesthesiology Clinical Experience IV 16
´¡±·Ìý5050 Anesthesiology Review I 1
´¡±·Ìý5600 Anesthesia Senior Seminar I 1
ÌýCredits18
Spring
´¡±·Ìý5206 Anesthesiology Clinical Experience V 16
´¡±·Ìý5051 Anesthesiology Review II 1
´¡±·Ìý5601 Anesthesia Senior Seminar II 1
ÌýCredits18
Year Three
Summer
´¡±·Ìý5207 Anesthesiology Clinical Experience VI 12
´¡±·Ìý5052 Anesthesiology Review III 1
´¡±·Ìý5602 Anesthesia Senior Seminar III 1
ÌýCredits14
ÌýTotal Credits117
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