Getting involved with Society for Education in Anesthesia is a great way for students to learn more about career in Anesthesiology. We developed this Medical Student’s Portal to encourage medical students to explore the field of anesthesia in a more structured way. The SEA web site provides a wide range of resources, activities, and information that are designed for those seriously considering anesthesia as a career as well as those just curious about the specialty. If you would like to participate in developing materials please contact Dr. Amy Murray ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

SEA Medical Student Guide to Anesthesiology                     

A great way to start is the SEA Medical Student Guide to Anesthesiology that provides a plethora of valuable information. 

Away Rotations in Anesthesia

Visiting an established anesthesia center for 2-4 weeks can be an excellent way to find out if Anesthesia is the right specialty for you.  The UCSF Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care offers a four-week clinical experience for advanced medical students with prior experience in anesthesia. The well-structured rotation introduces students to a diversity of cases, patient populations, and educational culture at UCSF, an international leader in anesthesia research and clinical practice.

The BIDMC Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine offers a Fourth Year Medical Student Rotation. This four-week elective in Anesthesiology exposes fourth year medical students to a wide variety of cases, from basic ambulatory procedures to more advanced subspecialty cases.

Self-directed Learning Cards

Click here for an electronic version of the Anesthesia Curriculum for Medical Student Self Directed Learning and Evaluation cards.

SEA Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) Bank

Click here to access the SEA MCQ Bank.

Understanding Anesthesiology: A Learner's Guide

Click here to download Understanding Anesthesiology: A Learner's Guide by Dr. Karen Raymer, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), McMaster University.