Anesthesiologist Assistant Program (Master of Science in Anesthesia)

This graduate program offers access to world-class clinical facilities and simulation laboratories and is housed within one of the top academic health care centers in the Midwest. The IU School of Medicine Anesthesiologist Assistant Program is housed on the IU School of Medicine–Indianapolis campus, which is within walking-distance to IU Health University Hospital, Riley Hospital for Children, Eskenazi Hospital and IU Health Methodist Hospital.

Curriculum

Curriculum for this program includes 28 months of intensive didactic sessions complemented by clinical rotations through a variety of subspecialties, including pediatrics, trauma, orthopedics, regional anesthesia, neuro and obstetrics. The program, including classroom, laboratory and clinical requirements, prepares students for the certification examination offered by the National Commission for the Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants. At the successful conclusion of the program, students are awarded a Master of Science degree in anesthesia.

Program Outcomes

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Indiana University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association. Contact the Commission for questions about the accreditation of Indiana University.

The Indiana University School of Medicine is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. Contact the Committee for questions about the accreditation of the Indiana University School of Medicine.

The Anesthesiologist Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee for the Anesthesiologist Assistants (ARC-AA). Contact the Commission for questions about the accreditation status of the program.