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Background and Aims The Perioperative Research Fellowship Program at the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York was created in 2012, with the goal of training physician-researchers at the beginning of their career. The Fellowship exposes fellows to clinical and analytical projects in perioperative outcomes research, regional anesthesia, and data analysis. We evaluated success by querying Alumni on their academic productivity.Methods Academic activity by all Fellows was analyzed using the Clarivate Web of Science database. Program content of annual meetings of: American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy, International Anesthesia Research Society, and American Society of Anesthesiologists was reviewed. Publications in peer-reviewed journals, abstract presentations, citations and impact were reviewed. Using the Jefferson Scale of Physician Lifelong Learning, we assessed satisfaction and academic success.Results Seven fellows completed the program between 2012 and 2024. As of 12/2024, Fellows contributed to >200 publications, with 76 listing the Fellow as first author. Fellows’ total number of publications varied widely, ranging from 8 to 67. Fellows presented >50 scientific abstracts at renowned conferences, receiving several awards. The research impact of Fellows, as reflected in their h-indices is ranging from 5 – 15 points. Utilizing the Jefferson Scale, most of the Fellows indicated a high level of professional and academic development.Abstract P070 Table 1Publication characteristics of perioperative research fellows 2012 – 2024 at hospital for special surgeryConclusions Perioperative Research Fellowships are essential due to their ability to provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based strategies that may reduce complications and optimize patient safety. Extending our colleagues’ evaluation of the Program showed a substantial impact on their academic output and overall institutional publishing performance. The success of the Perioperative Research Fellowship Program at HSS demonstrates the importance of structured research training. This Program has yielded highly productive researchers who continue to make significant contributions to the field.