For applicants outside the match, please take note of the following.  All applications must be received via the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS).  Letters of recommendation must include at least one from the Program Director or Chair of the program you are currently in. If there are open positions, applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by Theresa Cumming, our Director of Operations.

FAQ’s Regarding Applying Outside the Match.

1. What are the requirements?

All applications must be received via The Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).  In addition to USMLE scores, a Personal Statement, the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), Medical School Transcript, at least one of your Letters of Recommendation must be from the Program Director/Chair of your current training program.  

2. What if I am currently in another Anesthesia Program?

You must have your Program Director/Chair send us a letter on your behalf stating that they support your decision to transfer programs. The letter must reference your current academic standing and your clinical performance as evaluated by the ACGME General Competencies.  In addition, copies of your In-Training Examination Scores must be included.

3. What if I am currently in a Preliminary/Transitional Year Program but do not have a position afterwards?

Please see the answer to Question #1.

4. What if I am currently in a Preliminary/Transitional Year Program but wish to change specialties to Anesthesia?’

Please note, you MUST NOT already have a match obligation through the National Resident Match Program (NRMP) in order to apply to our program.  If you have a match obligation it is your responsibility to contact the NRMP and obtain a waiver PRIOR to contacting our program. We cannot and will not consider any applicant who has not met their match obligations or does not obtain the necessary waiver(s) from the NRMP.   Please check with the NRMP for further information.  The website is as follows: www.nrmp.org

5. What if I am currently in another specialty training program (Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, etc)?

You must have your Program Director/Chair send us a letter on your behalf stating that they support your decision to transfer programs. The letter must reference your current academic standing and your clinical performance as evaluated by the ACGME General Competencies.  In addition, copies of your In-Training Examination Scores must be included.

6. What if I am an International Medical Graduate?

All International Medical Graduates must have completed an internship in an ACGME accredited program in the United States prior to their application being considered. A letter of recommendation from their Program Director/Chair must accompany their application.