The Airway Study and Training Center program is designed for intensive lecture and hands-on training tailored to the needs of each participant. Individualization will apply to discussions, theory, and practice sessions.

Dr. David Muzic tries new video laryngoscopy teaching equipment with Professor Ovassapian

Dr. Greg Ghiardi practicing video fiberoptic skills on the computerized simulator

The Airway Study and Training Center (ASTC) provides training for physicians who are anesthesiologists as well as non-anesthesiologists, CRNAs, respiratory therapists, anesthesia technicians, and paramedics. Several simulators are used, including AirMan, SimMan, and Virtual Bronchoscopy. The ASTC also has an extensive inventory of airway equipment and employs various multimedia tools to assist in education.

1. To provide an environment for organized teaching and training in airway management.
2. To offer individualized intensive training for physicians, CRNAs, and other health care providers engaged in airway management.
3. To emphasize cognitive knowledge, analysis of information, judgment, and technical skills that are crucial for safe airway management.
4. To improve the standards of airway management by encouraging research and dissemination of new information.

Videotaped simulation

Dr. Ovassapian, Airway Center Director

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accredited Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designated this educational activity for a minimum of 4.0 hours and a maximum of 7.5 hours in category I credit towards the AMA Physician's recognition award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

1. Andranik Ovassapian, MD
2. Allan Klock, MD
3. Jerome Klafta, MD
4. Dennis Coalson, MD
5. Michael Woo, MD