Anesthesiology is an advanced specialty and a good choice for any medical professional interested in technology, quick critical thinking, varying patients and work settings, and an occasionally high-pressure work environment. The specialty has seen a recent rise in popularity over the last few years, increasing its competitiveness. Many applicants have AOA membership and honors in their clinical rotations. The training path to licensure in Anesthesiology can be complex. There are full-categorical training programs, but many programs will require applicants to secure a PGY-1 position in primary care, surgery, or a Transitional Year before starting their PGY-2 Anesthesiology program. It is also highly suggested that residency applicants obtain at least one or two Letters of Recommendation from Anesthesiologists in order to be more competitive.
Every specialty has unique factors they want each candidate to have in their residency application. NRMP conducts regular Program Director surveys to identify which parts of the residency application are most important in differing specialties. Among the information gathered, Program Directors were asked to cite factors they used to select candidates for interviews. They were also asked to rate each factor on a scale from 1 (least important) to 5 (most important).
Total Training | 4 years, One year preliminary, 3 years clinical anesthesia, Extra year for any subspecialty |
Average Residency Salary | $63,300 |
Average Physician Salary | $398,000 |
Average Physician Work Week | 61 Hours |
Peak Interview Months | November, December |
Key Organizations and Societies: | American Association of AnesthesiologyAmerican Osteopathic College of AnesthesiologistsAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Association of University Anesthesiologists Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research Society of Academic Associations of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine Society for Education in Anesthesia Society for Technology in Anesthesia |
Program Track | PGY-1 |
Participating Programs | 1 |
Filled Programs | 0 |
Positions Available | 1 |
Filled Positions | 0 |