Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida Program

The Anesthesiology Residency Program at Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL, offers a comprehensive and integrated four-year training experience in an environment combining academic rigor with a friendly atmosphere. Since its inception in 2020, the program has grown to have all classes represented, marking its progress with the anticipated first resident graduation ceremony. The program is designed to train physician anesthesiologists with a focus on patient safety, quality, and perioperative medicine, under the guidance of accomplished faculty from prestigious academic institutions.

Key Highlights: - Community-based program sponsored by Memorial Healthcare System with strong affiliations with Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, and Nova Southeastern University. - Large operative volumes with access to a dedicated children's hospital and a Level I Trauma Center. - $18 million, 66,000 square foot Simulation Center at Broward College for skill development. - Access to multiple educational resources, including yearly stipends and subscriptions to Anesthesia Toolbox, TrueLearn, and PassMachine. - Opportunity to participate in research efforts within Memorial Healthcare System’s robust Office of Human Research. - Residents and faculty present at multiple academic conferences annually. - The program maintains a small class size of three residents per year to foster a sense of community and personalized learning.

Admissions Overview: - Offers three categorical positions for PGY1 year, participating in the NRMP Match. - Requires recent medical school graduation (within the last three years). - Institution sponsors J1 Visa. - Applications must include USMLE/COMLEX Scores (Step 1 and 2), Medical School transcript, MSPE (Dean’s letter), Curriculum Vitae, three letters of recommendation, and ECFMG Certificate if applicable. - The deadline for application submission through ERAS is December 31.

Curriculum: - PGY1 year includes rotations in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Anesthesiology, among others, at Memorial Hospital West. - CA-1 through CA-3 years cover a wide range of anesthesiology subspecialties across the Memorial Healthcare System’s network of hospitals.

The program emphasizes wellness, with a dedicated Wellness Committee promoting health and well-being through educational initiatives and access to fitness centers. Residents are encouraged to take personal and medical days to support a work-life balance that complements the rigorous training schedule.

Overall, the Anesthesiology Residency Program at Memorial Healthcare System presents a balanced combination of academic excellence, hands-on training, research opportunities, and wellness support designed to produce highly skilled, well-rounded physician anesthesiologists prepared for the challenges of modern perioperative medicine.