Anesthesiology Residency Program

• Applicants must have completed a medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited medical school
• Applicants must meet the requirements for Graduate Medical Education (GME) residency training at UC Irvine
• International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must fulfill applicable ECFMG certification requirements
• Applicants must submit valid USMLE scores (Step 1 and required examination transcripts)
• Candidates should demonstrate academic excellence, clinical skills, professionalism, and interest in anesthesiology
• Applicants must meet all institutional requirements for appointment into a U.S. residency program

The Anesthesiology Residency Program at UC Irvine School of Medicine is a four-year ACGME-accredited residency program designed to train residents to become competent, independent, and board-certified anesthesiologists. The program provides comprehensive clinical training in anesthesiology, pain management, critical care, and perioperative medicine with progressively increasing levels of responsibility throughout residency. Residents receive hands-on experience in various subspecialties including general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, cardiovascular anesthesia, neuroanesthesia, critical care, and acute pain management. The curriculum includes structured didactic education, simulation training, case conferences, journal clubs, board preparation, Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), clinical workshops, research opportunities, and faculty mentorship to develop advanced clinical skills and leadership abilities required for independent anesthesia practice.

1. Applicants must submit their application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
2. The program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
3. Required application documents include:

• Completed ERAS application
• Medical school transcript
• Dean’s Letter (MSPE)
• USMLE transcript
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation

1. Applications are reviewed by the residency selection committee (typically September–October)
2. Selected candidates are invited for interviews
3. After completion of interviews, candidates are ranked and the rank list is submitted to NRMP Match
4. Matched candidates complete required onboarding documentation before starting residency training