Early in the year, fellows are matched up with faculty who share areas of interest. This promotes involvement in research, quality improvement initiatives, journal publications, and conference presentations. Fellows are expected to submit an article for publication or presentation at a conference such as the Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists, Society of Critical Care Medicine or the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Fellows are also expected to present at a departmental Grand Rounds on a topic of their choosing and participate in a Quality Improvement project.