Information for Students, Residents and Fellows

Welcome to SOAP's informational page for students, residents and fellows. SOAP is committed to providing information and guidance to its trainee members regarding careers in obstetric anesthesiology. Here you will find information about fellowships, careers in obstetric anesthesiology, and student/resident/fellow educational offerings.

Free Membership
Don't forget, SOAP membership is free for residents, fellows and medical students, and offers access to members-only resources and benefits. Click here to apply for complimentary SOAP membership.

Special Interest Group (SIG)
Students and residents interested in learning more about obstetric anesthesiology, can join the Medical Student and Resident Special Interest Group. There is no charge to join a SIG. Click here to join the SIG.

Free Subscription
Obstetric Anesthesia Digest provides a free one-year subscription for incoming OB Anesthesia fellows. Please complete and then mail, fax or email this fellows subscription form to OAD.

Why Do An Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship?

• ACOG Levels of Maternal Care
• Articles About the Role of the Obstetric Anesthesiologist
  • Why Obstetric Anesthesiology is the Next Frontier in Medicine, by Cesar Padilla, MD

Problem Based Learning Cases

• Cognitive Aids in Obstetric Crises
• The Morbidly Obese Parturient: Comorbidities, Complications and Considerations
• Care of the Parturient with Pre-eclampsia
• Non-Obstetric Surgery During Pregnancy
• Trial of Labor after Cesarean Delivery (TOLAC)
• Anesthetic Management of Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy