Anesthesia Post-Graduate Observership
We are unable to accept post-graduate clinical observers for the foreseeable future.
Post-graduate clinical observerships in anesthesia provide opportunities to observe clinical anesthesia practices. Our program is open to post-graduate students, private practice clinicians, and individuals from other hospitals. We accept individuals from the United States as well as international medical graduates. Clinical observers will not participate directly in any patient care.
If you are an undergraduate or current medical student interested in an observership, send an inquiry to mcganes@augusta.edu.
Contact Us
Anesthesia Post-Graduate Observership
Medical Center, BI 2144
762-375-3871
706-446-0077
Key points
- Post-graduate observerships are for a period of 30 days.
- No more than one clinical observer will be sponsored in the department at any given time.
- Requests for observerships will be accepted or rejected within one month of application receipt.
- An administrative fee of $500 per month will be charged to each individual accepted as a clinical observer.
- Observers will not actively participate in any direct clinical care or preparation. Observers will be strictly observing/shadowing our professional staff with whom they are assigned. Any violation is grounds for dismissal from the program.
- Limited research work may be permitted as time allows.
- We will not sponsor visas for this program. It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain legal entry into the US.
- Participation in the observership program has no direct bearing on future internship, residency, or fellowship applications
US Medical School Graduates and Clinicians
- Must be US medical school graduate or clinician currently practicing in the US.
- Must have completed USMLE Steps 1 (with a pass) and 2 (with a minimum score of 230) or COMLEX Levels 1 (minimum score of 590) and 2, with no failed attempts.
- Please email the following to the coordinator:
- Two letters of recommendation from clinical faculty at current practice group or academic institution.
- Curriculum vitae and personal statement
- After being accepted into the program, please email: proof of negative PPD (Mantoux testing) within last 12 months, influenza vaccination if observership occurs September 1 to March 1.
Foreign Medical School Students and Graduates
- Must have graduated from a medical school which is accredited by the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research or the World Health Organization.
- To obtain a faculty sponsor, please email the following to the coordinator:
- Demonstrated proficiency in English. If medical education was conducted in English, please submit a copy of your medical school diploma. If medical education was conducted in another language, send Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Occupational English Test (OET) score.
- Must have completed USMLE Steps 1 (with a pass) and 2 (with a minimum score of 230) or COMLEX Levels 1 (minimum score of 590) and 2, with no failed attempts.
- Two letters of recommendation from clinical faculty at the most recent place of clinical practice. Letters must be on institutional letterhead, typed in English, signed and dated by the supervisor, and include the supervisor's contact information.
- Curriculum vitae and personal statement
- After being accepted into program, please email: proof of negative PPD (Mantoux testing) within last 12 months, influenza vaccination if observership occurs September 1 to March 1.
Please note
- Effective June 1, 2025, Wellstar MCGHealth will require a background check and drug screen before final hospital approval of observerships. The fee for the background check and drug screen ($99) will be paid by the observer.
- The drug screen must be done in the US. Observers coming from a foreign country will need to arrive in the US at least 3-4 weeks prior to their expected start date so that the drug screen can be completed, submitted and approved prior to the start date.
- Information about these additional steps will be provided once department approval is given to the observer.
Mary Arthur, MD, MPH, FASE, FASA
- Observership Director
Carol Dickerson, MS, MBA
- Observership Coordinator