Master of Anesthesiology EducationGonzaga University

Four indicators that the Master of Anesthesiology Education (MAE) program at Gonzaga University may be the program for you!

You are a highly skilled critical care nurse who is seeking new professional challenges.
You are ready to venture into a more autonomous practice.
You are intrigued with adding or expanding the dimension of teaching into your practice.
You have a vision of yourself as a leader in your profession.

If this describes you, then you are a person for which this program was designed.

group1 The MAE program is designed for the registered nurse who wishes to assume a leadership role within the profession of nurse anesthesia. It is the goal of the program to graduate practitioners who are able to function in any anesthetizing area from anesthesia care team member to the independent delivery of anesthesia. It is our anticipation that graduates will be prepared to design, teach, and lead the programs necessary for building quality and strength within the profession.

The MAE program:

The Master of Anesthesiology Education Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), 222 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068.
(847) 655-1160. The program's next review by the COA is scheduled for October, 2008.
Begins each January and continues for 28 months.
Enrolls 8 students each year.
Requires all applications to be complete by December 1.
Required interviews for the MAE class of Spring 2009 will be February 4-5, 2008.
Notifies applicants of their acceptance status by mid-February.

Curriculum Design for 2007-2009

Anesthesiology students gain experience at Sacred Heart Medical Center, the largest medical facility in the Inland Northwest.

Educational Leadership and Administration Department:
(509) 313-3640

Graduate Admissions:
soegrad@gonzaga.edu
(509) 313-3481 or
(800) 533-2554