Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology is the medical specialty that focuses on the relief of pain and the care of patients before, during, and after surgery. Anesthesiologists are responsible for administering anesthesia and monitoring the vital signs of patients during surgical procedures, ensuring that they are safe and comfortable.
The field of anesthesiology encompasses various subspecialties, including general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and pain management. Anesthesiologists play a critical role in the perioperative care of patients, working closely with surgeons and other medical professionals to manage complex cases and minimize surgical risks.
In addition to providing anesthesia for surgery, anesthesiologists also manage patients with chronic pain conditions, such as back pain or cancer-related pain, using techniques like nerve blocks, spinal injections, and other interventional procedures.
Advances in anesthesia techniques, such as minimally invasive monitoring and enhanced recovery protocols, have improved patient outcomes and made surgery safer. Anesthesiologists must have a deep understanding of pharmacology, physiology, and critical care medicine, as they are often responsible for life-saving interventions in the operating room, intensive care unit, and emergency settings.
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Anesthesiology Residency Programs
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178 programs found.
Loyola University Medical Center Program
Maywood, IL |
Anesthesiology
YOG 2STEP 230 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 56%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 39%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 6%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Medical College of Georgia Program
Augusta, GA |
Anesthesiology
YOG 5STEP 230 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 35%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 27%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 37%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program
New Orleans, LA |
Anesthesiology
YOG 5STEP 230 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 55%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 18%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 28%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
Chapel Hill, NC |
Anesthesiology
Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 87%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 12%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 2%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Chicago Program
Chicago, IL |
Anesthesiology
YOG 10 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1H1BMD 93%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 6%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 1%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program
Myrtle Beach, SC |
Anesthesiology
YOG 2STEP 232DO FriendlyJ1MD 71%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 29%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program
Rochester, MN |
Anesthesiology
Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 82%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 5%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 14%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Riverside University Health System Program
Moreno Valley, CA |
Anesthesiology
YOG 5STEP 225 Research Focused DO FriendlyMD 17%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 79%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 4%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program
Lubbock, TX |
Anesthesiology
YOG 1STEP 235 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 80%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 20%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Tennessee College of Medicine Program
Memphis, TN |
Anesthesiology
STEP 230DO FriendlyJ1MD 38%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 31%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 31%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Wayne State University School of Medicine Program
Pontiac, MI |
Anesthesiology
DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 19%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 38%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 44%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Hackensack University Medical Center Program
Hackensack, NJ |
Anesthesiology
Research Focused DO FriendlyMD 56%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 31%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 13%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University at Buffalo Program
Buffalo, NY |
Anesthesiology
YOG 2STEP 230 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BMD 48%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 22%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 30%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
Albuquerque, NM |
Anesthesiology
STEP 210 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 50%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 32%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 18%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Missouri-Columbia Program
Columbia, MO |
Anesthesiology
YOG 5STEP 220DO FriendlyMD 53%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 32%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 16%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Minnesota Program
Minneapolis, MN |
Anesthesiology
Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BMD 76%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 10%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 14%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program
Detroit, MI |
Anesthesiology
YOG 1STEP 240 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 24%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 33%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 43%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Rochester Program
Rochester, NY |
Anesthesiology
Research Focused J1MD 89%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 3%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 8%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc Program
Miami Beach, FL |
Anesthesiology
YOG 5STEP 225 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 33%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 17%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 50%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program
Boston, MA |
Anesthesiology
Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1H1BMD 81%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 1%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 17%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.