Taking call

OR-1 and OR-2 Call

  • OR-1 Call: 7am - 7am weekends and weekdays (usually 1-2 times per month); assigned to CA-1 and CA-2 residents; resident is assigned exclusively to OR cases; resident is given an extended dinner break given call is 24 hours

  • OR-2 Call: same as OR-1 Call, but on weekdays, OR-2 arrives for work at 12pm

Senior Resident Call

The Senior Resident call is usually assigned to CA-2 and CA-3 residents. This resident is the face of the department: responding to Traumas, airway emergencies, pain consults on the floor, and consultations for high-risk patients. The Senior Resident also covers the OB service with a designated attending. Call begins at 12pm on weekdays and 7am on weekends.

Team Captain Call

Team Captain call is reserved for CA-3 residents who take responsibility for running the entire anesthesia service, supervising junior residents, and responding to emergencies. This experience provides invaluable supervisory and leadership experience. Call begins at 4:30pm on weekdays and 7am on weekends.