Anesthesiology Residency Program at Orlando

Welcome to the AdventHealth Orlando Anesthesiology Residency Program!

As the founding program’s director, I have the privilege to create a training program that I am certain will instill excellent diagnostic and clinical skills for the next generation of young Anesthesiologists. Our residents will acquire their basic clinical skills and specialty training at the AdventHealth’s flagship quaternary care center, located near the downtown Orlando, where they will care for a diverse and medically challenging patient population. Trainees will also have an opportunity to experience fast-paced anesthesia care at several of our community hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.

Robert Bryskin, MD
Program Director

Welcome Letter from Program Director

AdventHealth Orlando building exterior — About Our **Program**

**Mission Statement**
At the AdventHealth Orlando Anesthesiology Residency Program, our mission is to train exceptional anesthesiologists committed to compassionate patient care, innovation and lifelong learning. Through faith based, comprehensive training, we aim to empower our residents to become leaders in peri-operative medicine and improve the well-being of our patients and communities.

Program Leadership

Robert Bryskin, MD

Program Director

Robert Michaels, MD

Associate Program Director

Ravi Bissessar, MD

Core Faculty

Kara Eberhardt, MD

Core Faculty

Stephen Freiberg, MD

Core Faculty

Christopher T Lancaster, MD — Christopher Lancaster, MD

Core Faculty

Jasmine Swaniker, MD

Core Faculty

Adam Weinstein, MD

Core Faculty

Tommy Wieland, MD

Core Faculty

PGY - 1

PGY-1 Rotations	Duration
General Anesthesia	5 Blocks
Acute Pain	1 Block
Preoperative Anesthesia Clinic	1 Block
OB Anesthesia	1 Block
PACU	1 Block
Neuroanesthesia	1 Block
Regional Anesthesia	1 Block
ICU	1 Block

PGY - 2

PGY-2 Rotations	Duration
Advanced Clinical	1 Block
ICU	1 Block
General Anesthesia	1 Block
OB Anesthesia	1 Block
Pediatric Anesthesia	2 Blocks
CT Anesthesia	1 Block
Regional Anesthesia	1 Block
Neuroanesthesia	1 Block
Elective	1 Block
Chronic Pain	1 Block

PGY - 3

PGY-3 Rotations	Duration
CT Anesthesia	2 Blocks
NORA	1 Block
OR Management	2 Blocks
OB Anesthesia	1 Block
Neuroanesthesia	1 Block
Pediatric Anesthesia	1 Block
SOAP	1 Block
Elective	2 Blocks

At the AdventHealth Orlando Anesthesiology Residency Program, our mission is to train exceptional anesthesiologists committed to compassionate patient care, innovation and lifelong learning. Through faith based, comprehensive training, we aim to empower our residents to become leaders in peri-operative medicine and improve the well-being of our patients and communities.

Eligibility: What You'll Need
LCME graduates:
Pass USMLE I and USMLE II at first attempt
Doctor of Medicine diploma without reservations
Proof of US citizenship or appropriate visa status
AOA graduates:
Pass COMLEX I and COMLEX II at first attempt
Doctor of Osteopathy diploma without reservations
Proof of US citizenship or appropriate visa status
International graduates:
Pass USMLE I and USMLE II ck at first attempt (Second attempt is allowed in USMLE II cs)
Doctor of Medicine diploma without reservations
Current ECFMG certification
Proof of US citizenship or appropriate visa status (AH HR requirement) (H1-B is sponsored)
ECFMG certificate must be in prior to ranking.
Additional Information:
The Program Director may permit the waiver of one or more of these criteria under special circumstances
We will be participating in ERAS and the NRMP Match.
Applications will only be accepted and reviewed through ERAS - please no faxes or e-mails with attachments.
U.S. Clinical experience is not required.
There is no graduation cutoff date requirement.
Transitional Year Options at AdventHealth:
Transitional Year at AdventHealth Tampa | Transitional Year Residency - Tampa | AdventHealth Graduate Medical Education
Benefits: We'll Take Care of You
$1500 CME allowance for PGY-1, PGY-2 and PGY-3 years.
Physician Wellbeing
For more information on the many benefits offered across all programs, click here.

Doctor explaining to an older woman patient her test results. — Application **Process**

**Join Our Resident Team**
Our program is a categorical three-year Anesthesiology Residency and has officially received accreditation from the ACGME.
We are now in ERAS, please feel free to submit your application.
We will be conducting **virtual interviews** this recruitment season.

ERAS Application

About Orlando

Anesthesiology Residency Program at Orlando

Welcome From the Program Director

About Our Program

Program Leadership

Robert Bryskin, MD

Robert Michaels, MD

Ravi Bissessar, MD

Kara Eberhardt, MD

Stephen Freiberg, MD

Christopher Lancaster, MD

Jasmine Swaniker, MD

Adam Weinstein, MD

Tommy Wieland, MD

Anesthesiology Curriculum

Program Information

What You'll Need

Application Process

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact Nicole McSweeney, GME Coordinator