Anesthesiology Residency Program

1. Must graduate from a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or an osteopathic medical school accredited by the American Osteopathic Association.
2. International medical graduates must have verified credentials from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates or have completed an approved Fifth Pathway program.
3. Must pass Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination before applying.
4. Must complete Step 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination before beginning residency.
5. Must demonstrate strong academic credentials, communication skills, professional integrity, motivation, and readiness for residency training.
6. International applicants must meet the program's citizenship or permanent residency requirements because the program does not sponsor H-1 or J-1 visas, according to its published applicant guidance.
7. Non-native English-speaking international applicants may be required to pass the Test of Spoken English, unless the program director grants an exemption.

The University of Florida College of Medicine is part of the University of Florida, a public research university in Gainesville, Florida. The university combines medical education, scientific research, and comprehensive patient care through UF Health and its affiliated hospitals. The Anesthesiology Residency Program provides clinical and academic training in general anesthesia, critical care, pediatric anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, cardiothoracic anesthesia, neuroanesthesia, regional anesthesia, and pain management. Residents gain hands-on experience in operating rooms, intensive care units, and perioperative patient management, preparing them for independent practice and specialty board certification.

1. Register and apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service.
2. Submit three letters of recommendation, including the Medical Student Performance Evaluation if used as one of the letters.
3. Submit a personal statement, current curriculum vitae, complete medical school transcript, and United States Medical Licensing Examination scores.
4. Ensure that the required examination results are available before the end of the interview season.
5. Submit the application by December 31 for positions beginning on July 1 of the following year.
6. Attend an interview if invited; invitations are sent through Thalamus, with interviews generally held from October through January.
7. Participate in the National Resident Matching Program to be considered for a residency position.
8. Complete the required credential verification, licensing, and onboarding procedures before starting residency.