Anesthesia Residecny

About the Program

Dear New Residents,

Welcome to the Anesthesia and Pain Management Department at the King Hussein Cancer Center, a testament of medical excellence and human compassion. As you embark on this pivotal journey, know that you are stepping into a realm where every challenge is an opportunity to excel, and every obstacle a chance to demonstrate resilience.

Your selection is a testament to your exceptional capabilities and the promise you hold as future leaders in healthcare. Here, you are not just residents; you are the harbingers of hope and the architects of comfort for those in dire need. Your role transcends the conventional – you are to become the custodians of trust and the purveyors of solace in our patients' most vulnerable moments.

As you navigate through this rigorous path, remember that the art of anesthesia and pain management is a delicate balance of science and empathy. You will learn to master cutting-edge techniques and technologies, but more importantly, you will learn the profound art of human connection.

Our department is a fusion of diversity, innovation, and unwavering commitment to patient care. We encourage you to embrace each day with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a relentless drive to improve. Here, in the hallowed halls of King Hussein Cancer Center, your growth will be nurtured, your skills honed, and your passion for medicine ignited like never before.

Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and transformed. You are about to make an indelible mark on the world, and we are honored to be part of your incredible journey.

With warm regards and high expectations,

Dr. Zaid Ayesh

Director, Anesthesia Residency Program

Faculty

Dr. Mohammad Al Dabbas, MD
Dr. Munir Shawagfeh, MD
Dr. Hatem Al Jaberi, MD
Dr. Mahmoud Ramadan, MD
Dr. Zuhair Sbeih, mD
Dr. Eyas Abu Diab, MD
Dr. Imad Haddadin, MD
Dr. Zaid Ayesh, MD
Dr. Ahmad Arraqap, MD
Dr. Ashraf Darwish, MD
Dr. Ahed Al Edwan, MD
Dr. Marwan Obeid, MD
Dr. Mohammad Rezek, MD

Curriculum

Rotations:

1-General Anesthesia: This rotation provides experience in administering anesthesia for general surgical procedures, focusing on the perioperative management of patients.

2-Cardiac Anesthesia: Residents learn about anesthesia for cardiac surgeries, including heart transplants, bypass surgery, and valve replacements. This rotation emphasizes hemodynamic monitoring and management.

3-Pediatric Anesthesia: This involves administering anesthesia to infants and children for various surgical procedures, requiring specific knowledge about the physiological differences in younger patients.

4-Obstetric Anesthesia: Focuses on pain management during childbirth, including epidural and spinal anesthesia, and anesthetic management during Cesarean sections.

5-Neuroanesthesia: Involves anesthesia for neurosurgical procedures, which requires understanding of neurophysiology and the impact of anesthesia on intracranial dynamics.

6-Regional Anesthesia: Teaches techniques for nerve blocks and other forms of regional anesthesia, which are critical for pain management and certain types of surgeries.

7-Pain Management: Focuses on both acute and chronic pain management, employing various pharmacological and interventional techniques.

8-Critical Care Medicine: Residents work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), managing critically ill patients, which is essential for understanding the continuum of care in anesthesia.

9-Ambulatory Anesthesia: Focuses on anesthesia for outpatient surgeries and procedures, which have unique challenges due to the rapid turnover and need for quick patient recovery.

10-Thoracic Anesthesia: Involves anesthesia for surgeries of the chest, excluding the heart, like lung resections.

11-Anesthesia for Transplant Surgery: Experience in managing patients undergoing organ transplants, such as liver or kidney transplants.

12-Research and Elective Rotations: These may include sub-specialties like anesthesia for ENT or urological surgeries, or focused time in research.

Hospitals trainees rotate in:

"Our residency program includes a dynamic 12-month training rotation at an esteemed external hospital, as part of our collaboration with top healthcare institutions. This pivotal experience, integrated seamlessly into your residency, offers you the opportunity to engage with diverse clinical environments and expand your expertise beyond the scope of King Hussein Cancer Center. It's a unique chance to enhance your skills and broaden your medical perspective in a different yet equally enriching healthcare setting. "These hospitals are (in addition to KHCC):

1-Istiklal Hospital

2- Al Basheer hospital