AQI Registry Research Rotation

This rotation is an opportunity for anesthesiology residents to learn more about leveraging the AQI clinical data registries and demonstrate the skills required to utilize large retrospective datasets in planning, development, analysis, and presentation of hypothesis-driven research and quality improvement projects.

The AQI Registry Research Rotation has been approved by the American Board of Anesthesiology® (ABA) to count toward residency research rotation credit.

Core Requirements

  • Anesthesiology resident
  • Foundational knowledge of clinical study designs
  • Ability to use R, SAS, or other statistical software
  • Strong professional skills (e.g. communication, collaboration, and leadership)
  • Experience or certification in data science, biostatistics, or related field (Master's degree preferred)

Rotation Overview

  • 4-week, full-time rotation facilitated remotely (min 37.5 hrs/wk)
  • One resident per three independent rotations per year
  • AQI-facilitated data use for hypothesis-driven research
  • Routine staff and clinician mentor guidance and oversight

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Application Information

Please be prepared to provide:

  1. Approval letter from your residency program director
  2. Resume or CV
  3. Research topics of interest

 

Application Period AQI Review & Interviews Resident Notifications Rotation Start
Mar 31 - May 15, 2025* Apr 1 - Jun 1, 2025 June 15, 2025 Q3 or Q4 2025*
Jul 1 - Sep 30, 2026 Oct 1 - Dec 31 January 31, 2026 Q2, Q3, Q4 2026
*Only one resident approved for 2025 Research Rotation; all other rotations include three approved residents.

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Want to Learn More?

Missing qualifications or not quite what you’re looking for? You may want to consider the ASA Anesthesiology Policy Research Rotation in Political Affairs – a month-long rotation in Washington, DC focused on the political, legislative, and regulatory factors that affect the delivery of patient care.


Date of last update: April 10, 2025