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Anesthesiology Residency Program

Anesthesiology Residency Program - Mentorship + Development

Mentorship + Development

Mentorship + career development in the anesthesiology residency at Tufts Medical Center

In our Anesthesiology Residency Program, we prioritize continuous professional development through structured assessment, personalized mentorship and a culture of open feedback.

Residents receive ongoing evaluations designed to support clinical competence and personal growth. Confidential attending evaluations are submitted via My Tip Report, with each resident completing at least 10 reports per rotation. These evaluations are required for full credit and help create a transparent, feedback-rich environment. Faculty also receive aggregated feedback during annual performance reviews presented by the department chair.

Beyond formal assessments, Tufts Medical Center encourages real-time, two-way feedback during daily clinical practice to foster a collaborative, growth-oriented atmosphere.

Each resident is paired with a dedicated faculty mentor who provides longitudinal support, tracks academic and clinical progress and offers career guidance throughout training.

Residents participate in a comprehensive assessment program, including:

  • The anesthesia knowledge examination series
  • The American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) in-training examination
  • Mock oral exams and objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) to prepare for the ABA applied examination

This multifaceted approach ensures residents meet milestones while growing into reflective, confident and board-ready anesthesiologists.

Leadership through teaching

As residents progress in their training, they take on key teaching roles. Senior residents supervise and mentor junior residents and medical students in the operating room, on rounds and during simulations. They also serve as Junior ACICs, managing OR flow and supporting peers—an experience that sharpens both clinical judgment and communication. These teaching opportunities reinforce leadership skills and prepare residents for future roles as educators and mentors in academic or community practice.

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Maurice “Frankie” Joyce, MD, EdM, FASA
Program Director
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