Regional Anesthesiology & Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship

Overview

The Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine (RA/APM) Fellowship at HSS offers an exceptional opportunity for training at one of the nation’s top institutions in regional anesthesia. Since 1987, over 200 fellows have completed the program and now practice in the U.S. and across five continents.

As a fellow at HSS, you will receive comprehensive, hands-on training in regional anesthesia and acute pain management, led by world-renowned faculty in a collaborative, supportive environment. Our innovative curriculum is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence needed to excel in both academic and private practice settings.

In addition to clinical training, we offer a wide range of academic programs, mentorship, and leadership development to support your career growth. Whether you aspire to lead in research, education, or clinical practice, at an academic center or in private practice, our fellowship provides the foundation to help you achieve your professional goals.

Application Process

The HSS Regional Anesthesiology & Acute Pain Medicine (RA/APM) Fellowship participates in the SF Match process under the sponsorship of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia, ensuring a structured and transparent selection process for the 2026–2027 fellowship year. To apply, candidates must register on sfmatch.org, submit their applications, and rank their preferred programs. SF Match serves as the central platform for processing applications, managing rank lists, executing the match, and facilitating post-match vacancy placements.

Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year will be accepted via SF Match beginning January 6, 2025. Interviews will take place between April and May 2025.

Register and apply here: Regional Anesthesiology & Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship Application and Match

For fellowship-related inquiries, please contact: Meghan Crowley, Education Manager, crowleym@hss.edu

Fellowship Summary

Stavros G. Memtsoudis, MD, PhD, MBA, Anesthesiologist-in-Chief
Mandip S. Kalsi, MD, Fellowship Director

Positions: 11 positions for graduates of accredited Anesthesiology Residency Programs
Duration: One-year clinical fellowship; starts after ABA Board Exams, August 2025
Stipend: $109,900 per annum/benefits + Additional HSS RA/APM Fellow Benefits
Locations: Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Main Campus, the HSS Manhattan Ambulatory Surgery Center (MASC) East Side, the HSS Sports Medicine Institute (West Side), and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC)
Contact: Meghan Crowley, Education Manager, crowleym@hss.edu

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