Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care About Us Alumni Contact Us Education & Training Medical Student Clerkship Residency Program Fellowship Programs Research Clinical Research Basic Science & Translational Research Student Research Program Research Publications Clinical Specialties Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Obstetric Anesthesiology Pain Medicine Pediatric Anesthesiology Perioperative Medicine Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Faculty Anesthesiology Interest Group (AIG) The Anesthesiology Interest Group provides medical students with a first-hand perspective and exposure to anesthesiology and its various subspecialties. Home About Campus & Community Resources Communications & Public Relations Office Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care: Education & Training > Anesthesiology Interest Group Overview The Anesthesiology Interest Group (AIG) at the UC Irvine School of Medicine is dedicated to introducing and educating medical students to the field of anesthesiology. AIG offers a wide range of resources and activities to medical students who are considering anesthesiology as a career, including: Lectures and panel discussions Hands-on clinical skills workshops Research opportunities and quality improvement project involvement Annual conferences and networking events Residency application guidance and support Structured mentorship through the Medical Student Mentor Program Medical Student Mentor Program AIG facilitates the Medical Student Mentor Program, where students are paired with an anesthesiology faculty mentor for a more in-depth and personalized experience. Through this structured mentorship program, students can: Shadow anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals in a clinical setting Explore various subspecialties Participate in cutting-edge research and quality improvement projects This program offers valuable guidance for students, helping them make informed decisions through real-world exposure and mentorship. Limited spots are available. Contact the AIG Co-Presidents to learn more. Join AIG AIG welcomes all medical students, whether you’re exploring anesthesiology as a career path or simply interested in learning more about the specialty. Contact Us Interested in joining AIG or participating in the Medical Student Mentor Program? Contact AIG Co-Presidents: Philip Patrick, MS4 Co-Presidentppatrick@hs.uci.edu Cindy Okamoto, MS4 Co-Presidentcokamot1@hs.uci.edu