Anesthesiology Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold a medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized medical school.
2. International medical graduates must have a J-1 visa sponsored by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) to apply.
3. Applicants must submit their United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores.
4. Applicants must demonstrate academic performance, clinical experience, professionalism, and a genuine interest in anesthesiology.
5. Applicants should have relevant clinical experience and strong letters of recommendation.
6. Three letters of recommendation are required, preferably including:
7. At least one letter from an anesthesiologist.
8. One letter addressing clinical performance and professionalism.
9. A department chair or program director letter, when available.

Tulane University School of Medicine is a medical school located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, with a strong tradition of medical education, research, and clinical training. It provides a supportive academic environment that emphasizes professionalism, collaboration, and interdisciplinary learning. The Anesthesiology Residency Program is a four-year categorical training program designed to develop skilled anesthesiologists and perioperative physician consultants through comprehensive clinical and didactic education. Residents gain hands-on experience in general and complex surgical cases at East Jefferson General Hospital, Tulane-Lakeside Hospital, and other affiliated hospitals, preparing them for careers in academic medicine or private practice.

1. Apply to the Anesthesiology Residency Program through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Main Residency Match.
3. Submit a complete application containing:
4. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
5. Personal Statement.
6. Medical School Transcript.
7. Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) / Dean's Letter.
8. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores.
9. Three Letters of Recommendation.
4. Submit a Gold or Silver program signal to receive prioritized holistic application review. Non-signaled applications are reviewed only if interview capacity remains.
5. Applications are evaluated holistically based on academic performance, clinical experience, examination results, recommendation letters, research, leadership, community service, and personal qualities.
6. Shortlisted applicants are invited for interviews with faculty members and current residents.
7. Interview details, dates, and format are communicated through Thalamus.
8. Final selection is conducted through the NRMP matching process.