Regional Anesthesiology & Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship
Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management
Overview
The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery offers a 12-month ACGME-accredited fellowship in Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine (RAAPM). Since 1987, this advanced postgraduate program has trained more than 200 fellows at one of the nation’s leading institutions in regional anesthesia, with alumni now practicing across the United States and five continents. Fellows work alongside world-renowned faculty in state-of-the-art facilities while caring for a broad and complex patient population.
As a fellow at HSS, you will receive comprehensive, hands-on training in regional anesthesia and acute pain management in a collaborative, supportive environment. Our innovative curriculum is designed to build the skills and confidence needed to excel in both academic and private practice settings.
In addition to clinical training, we offer robust 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. Our goal is to provide an outstanding educational experience that empowers fellows to shape the future of regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine.
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 2027–2028 academic year will be accepted via SF Match beginning January 6, 2026. Interviews will take place between March and May 2026.
Register and apply here: Regional Anesthesiology & Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship Application and Match
For fellowship-related inquiries, please contact: Meghan Crowley, Program Director of Education, crowleym@hss.edu
Fellowship Summary
Mandip S. Kalsi, MD, Fellowship Director
Meghan Crowley, Program Director of Education
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, Program Director of Education, crowleym@hss.edu