The Interview

How many positions do you offer each year?

We offer 15 PGY1 (internship) positions each year. Our program is a combined internship and anesthesia residency for a total of 4 years.

When are your interviews?

Our first interview dates are in October, and we complete our interviews in mid-December.

Could you please describe the interview process?

Interviews are currently being held virtually. We interview 10 applicants per day and offer two half-day sessions, morning and afternoon.

The interview date consists of:

• Welcome and introductory presentation by one of the chief residents
• Series of four personal interviews with three faculty (including the Department Chair, Dr. Wong, and the Program Director, Dr. Hadder) and a chief resident

How many total residents and fellows are in your program?

With 15 positions available for each residency class, we can have a maximum of 60 residents total. We typically have 11-12 fellows each year as well.

How many applicants do you interview?

Around 150, out of more than 1,000 applications.

Do you have any specific criteria for selecting candidates for interviews?

We require a passing score on USMLE Step 1 (COMLEX score greater than 600 accepted as substitute), and we prefer completion of USMLE Step 2. Otherwise, we are looking for students with strong academic credentials, evidence of a strong interest in anesthesia, and a commitment to hard work and to being a superb physician.