CA-2 Anne Burgess, MD

Medical School: University of Cincinnati

Undergrad School: Miami University

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN

Hobbies: Hiking, traveling, DIY house renovations

Why did you choose anesthesia?

I chose Anesthesia because it was the best combination of critical thinking and working with my hands. There are few other areas of medicine when problems can be identified and addressed so quickly and dynamically. In addition to that, there are so many career options within Anesthesia and how you practice can evolve over time.

Why did you choose Cincinnati?

The culture here at Cincinnati is what really sold me. Spending time with Cincinnati residents and faculty made it very clear how supportive of a learning environment exists here. I knew I would get excellent training and be well supported in my journey through residency and beyond.

CA-2 Max Chou, MD

Medical School: University of Cincinnati

Undergrad School: Ohio State University

Hometown: Wyoming, OH

Hobbies: Swimming,  lifting, learning Mandarin, PC gaming, Pokemon HC nuzlockes, D & D shows

Why did you choose anesthesia?

I like practicing medicine that combines physiology, pharmacology, and procedures. I also wanted to be immersed in my work while also having the ability to be fully off when I leave the hospital. These were what initially drew me to anesthesia, but I found that every day we can connect to our patients in these relationships that are ironically both transient and strong. It’s that part where we meet someone for the first time and impart the feeling that says “we’ve got your back” that made me love anesthesia.

Why did you choose Cincinnati?

The thing I cared most about when choosing a residency was how supportive the program was. I knew from doing medical school here how much our PDs care about their residents AND med student. Our wonderful program coordinator is the team mom that keeps our ship running smoothly. The program is built to be close-knit, and each year Cincinnati attracts residents who just gel with each other. I wanted to stay here because of those reasons. It also helps that our lounge is a cool place where we can decompress between cases and that the city of Cincinnati has a decent number of things to do and explore.

CA-1 John Galvin, MD

Medical School: Emory University

Undergrad School: Emory University

Hometown: West Chester, Ohio

Hobbies: Swimming, running, trivia, cooking/grilling, spending time with my family and golden retriever

Why did you choose anesthesia?

As a former college athlete, I wanted to work in a team-based environment where I can be hands-on with the patients I care for. I really enjoy working in the perioperative setting where communication with the multidisciplinary team is essential, as well as communicating with patients before a procedure.

Why did you choose Cincinnati?

I am originally from Cincinnati and still have family in the area, so that was a huge draw. More than anything else, UC has an incredible culture of tight-knit residents and knowledgeable attendings who care about our development and well-being. Program leadership is also responsive to resident feedback.

CA-1 Wesley Young, MD

Medical School: University of Cincinnati

Graduate School: Stony Brook University

Undergrad School: Cedarville University

Hobbies: Cooking with my kids, making pizza, playing ice hockey, traveling and taking pictures.

Why did you choose anesthesia?

I love (LOVE!) physiology, and I am a little impatient. And so, from a scientific perspective, anesthesia was the perfect blend of deep physiology/pathophysiology and direct feedback to interventions. From a social perspective, anesthesia provides an interesting experience. You work with a wide range of medical specialties to optimize patients for surgery. In the OR you are a leader in coordinating care for the surgical patient. And on the day of surgery, you have a few moments to connect with patients and their family to put them at ease and keep them safe during the peri-operative period. I love that as an anesthesiologist I’ll have the privilege of working with so many different healthcare professionals to care for patients at a critical moment in their lives. Plus, I won’t have to wait 1 week for the results of the MRI scan I ordered for a patient’s back pain!

Why did you choose Cincinnati?

I wanted a program that provided a wide range of surgical cases throughout training, but more importantly I wanted to be in cases that would challenge my understanding of physiology and push me to be an expert anesthesiologist for complex cases. The trauma and transplant (particularly liver transplant) volume are impressive here at Cincinnati and will provide me with the experience needed to handle any case as an attending. I also wanted a program that valued its residents. The family feel and care the leadership offers will rival any “top” program. They listen to our requests, and when possible, make changes on our behalf. Some of the notable highlights: We needed more community/high volume OBGYN/cardiothoracic surgery experience (as opposed to the complex care provided at UCMC), so they partnered with two different high-volume centers in Cincinnati for away rotations. POCUS is becoming an essential tool in the peri-operative space, so they created a curriculum that exposes residents to ultrasound as early as intern year. And, finally as we get closer to graduating, we have ample elective time to hone our skills, one rotation I look forward to doing is at the West-Chester campus where we learn to act as attendings and supervise multiple rooms at the same time.

On a personal level, Cincinnati is an amazing place to live and raise a family. I have lived in many different states and countries throughout my life, and I am excited to have my kids grow up here. The only con to living in Cincinnati is the airports access to Europe, but no city is perfect, and this small inconvenience is far outweighed by everything else.

PGY-1 Kylie Meacham, MD

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Undergrad School: University of Alabama

Hometown: Valparaiso, Indiana

Why did you choose anesthesia?

I like to get to the bottom of how things work mechanistically, so I am drawn to physiology and pharmacology. After all the delayed gratification of undergrad and med school, I am ready for a profession with immediate results for me and the patient! Anesthesiologists are also the lone decision makers behind the curtain, not waiting on consultants or further workup in order to make decisions.  Lastly, I like how much thinking and preparedness goes into each case- and after it all, there is always a way to improve the anesthetic plan!

Why did you choose Cincinnati?

The residents seemed genuinely happy and cohesive. It was obvious they cared for one another. They knew personal details about each other and laughed at inside jokes. Who you work with matters every day, and I chose Cincinnati because the people here will make me smile every day! One month in and my intern class is already close, I believe we will be life-long friends! On the academic side, I wanted an institution that had sick patients- i.e. ample livers and hearts. Thus, Cincinnati was the fit for me.