Application Process

Each year we have 15 categorical anesthesia residency spots and one 5-year anesthesia/critical care combined spot. We accept applications through the ERAS website.

The following documents should accompany the ERAS application:

• Personal statement
• Dean's letter
• Transcript
• At least three letters of recommendation from US clinical attendings (at least one from an anesthesiologist, two are preferred)
• USMLE/COMLEX scores - We strongly recommend taking Step 2 CK as early as possible to strengthen your application
• Graduation from medical school within the last 3 years is preferred

Applicants

A passing USMLE Step 1 score and a numerical score on USMLE Step 2 are required for interviews and ranking purposes. Osteopathic school graduates with COMLEX scores are not required to submit USMLE scores. We will not review applications that do not have a completed step 2.

In adherence to the recommendations from the Association of American Medical Colleges as well as the American Association of Anesthesiology Core Program Directors (AACPD), our program will only offer virtual interviews this season. We offer two opportunities for in-person second look events after interviews have been completed and the rank list has been finalized.

We will not be reviewing applications prior to October 3rd. Please do not inquire about interview status before that date. All interview requests will be sent via Thalamus.

For specific questions or additional information, please contact:

Geoff Nelson
Senior GME Program Administrator, Anesthesiology
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Email: geoffrey.nelson@uhhospitals.org