CAA Clinical Observer Program

“I shadowed for 3 days and got to see a wide variety of cases. A few of the cases I observed were a prostatectomy, nephrectomy, an inguinal hernia repair, and more. The CAAs were very informative, explaining the purpose of each drug used and sharing insights about the career. It was also especially helpful to be paired with an SAA, who was able to provide firsthand insight into the schooling experience and provide tips”

“I very much appreciated and enjoyed my time shadowing at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital. I observed several different cases, including a hysterectomy and a C-section. During my two days, I shadowed Bishoy and Jeremiah, who provided valuable insight into the daily responsibilities of a CAA. I learned about the medications used in each case and gained a better understanding of how anesthesia plans are tailored to each patient and procedure. In addition, I had the opportunity to speak with student AAs about their experiences in the Anesthesiologist Assistant program. This gave me a valuable perspective on the curriculum and clinical rotations of the program. This experience has overall enhanced my interest in pursuing a career as a CAA and provided me with a greater appreciation for the teamwork, critical thinking, and patient care involved in the profession.”

““I've applied to shadow at other hospitals before and would wait weeks just to hear back. When I reached out to Trinity, the team got back to me the same day. I actually flew in from out of state just for this experience and it was absolutely worth it. The process from start to finish was seamless.””

“This was a great experience! Everyone I shadowed with was so engaging, enthusiastic and easy to talk to. The best shadowing experience I have had by far.”

“I shadowed for 3 days and got to see a wide variety of cases. A few of the cases I observed were a prostatectomy, nephrectomy, an inguinal hernia repair, and more. The CAAs were very informative, explaining the purpose of each drug used and sharing insights about the career. It was also especially helpful to be paired with an SAA, who was able to provide firsthand insight into the schooling experience and provide tips”

“I very much appreciated and enjoyed my time shadowing at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital. I observed several different cases, including a hysterectomy and a C-section. During my two days, I shadowed Bishoy and Jeremiah, who provided valuable insight into the daily responsibilities of a CAA. I learned about the medications used in each case and gained a better understanding of how anesthesia plans are tailored to each patient and procedure. In addition, I had the opportunity to speak with student AAs about their experiences in the Anesthesiologist Assistant program. This gave me a valuable perspective on the curriculum and clinical rotations of the program. This experience has overall enhanced my interest in pursuing a career as a CAA and provided me with a greater appreciation for the teamwork, critical thinking, and patient care involved in the profession.”

““I've applied to shadow at other hospitals before and would wait weeks just to hear back. When I reached out to Trinity, the team got back to me the same day. I actually flew in from out of state just for this experience and it was absolutely worth it. The process from start to finish was seamless.””

“This was a great experience! Everyone I shadowed with was so engaging, enthusiastic and easy to talk to. The best shadowing experience I have had by far.”

“I shadowed for 3 days and got to see a wide variety of cases. A few of the cases I observed were a prostatectomy, nephrectomy, an inguinal hernia repair, and more. The CAAs were very informative, explaining the purpose of each drug used and sharing insights about the career. It was also especially helpful to be paired with an SAA, who was able to provide firsthand insight into the schooling experience and provide tips”

“I very much appreciated and enjoyed my time shadowing at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital. I observed several different cases, including a hysterectomy and a C-section. During my two days, I shadowed Bishoy and Jeremiah, who provided valuable insight into the daily responsibilities of a CAA. I learned about the medications used in each case and gained a better understanding of how anesthesia plans are tailored to each patient and procedure. In addition, I had the opportunity to speak with student AAs about their experiences in the Anesthesiologist Assistant program. This gave me a valuable perspective on the curriculum and clinical rotations of the program. This experience has overall enhanced my interest in pursuing a career as a CAA and provided me with a greater appreciation for the teamwork, critical thinking, and patient care involved in the profession.”

““I've applied to shadow at other hospitals before and would wait weeks just to hear back. When I reached out to Trinity, the team got back to me the same day. I actually flew in from out of state just for this experience and it was absolutely worth it. The process from start to finish was seamless.””

“This was a great experience! Everyone I shadowed with was so engaging, enthusiastic and easy to talk to. The best shadowing experience I have had by far.”

“I shadowed for 3 days and got to see a wide variety of cases. A few of the cases I observed were a prostatectomy, nephrectomy, an inguinal hernia repair, and more. The CAAs were very informative, explaining the purpose of each drug used and sharing insights about the career. It was also especially helpful to be paired with an SAA, who was able to provide firsthand insight into the schooling experience and provide tips”

“I very much appreciated and enjoyed my time shadowing at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital. I observed several different cases, including a hysterectomy and a C-section. During my two days, I shadowed Bishoy and Jeremiah, who provided valuable insight into the daily responsibilities of a CAA. I learned about the medications used in each case and gained a better understanding of how anesthesia plans are tailored to each patient and procedure. In addition, I had the opportunity to speak with student AAs about their experiences in the Anesthesiologist Assistant program. This gave me a valuable perspective on the curriculum and clinical rotations of the program. This experience has overall enhanced my interest in pursuing a career as a CAA and provided me with a greater appreciation for the teamwork, critical thinking, and patient care involved in the profession.”

““I've applied to shadow at other hospitals before and would wait weeks just to hear back. When I reached out to Trinity, the team got back to me the same day. I actually flew in from out of state just for this experience and it was absolutely worth it. The process from start to finish was seamless.””

“This was a great experience! Everyone I shadowed with was so engaging, enthusiastic and easy to talk to. The best shadowing experience I have had by far.”