How to Apply

We offer two program tracks for the NRMP Match. We recommend that applicants check both tracks in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). All 23 positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Categorical track (NRMP #2247040C0): 15 positions available
A four-year program that includes a preliminary medicine year (11 months of medicine and one month of anesthesiology)
Advanced track (NRMP #2247040A0): 8 positions available
A three-year specialty program where the applicant would need to secure a first-year position at another residency program

To learn more about our program, please watch the ASA's interview with Dr. Carabini (scroll to bottom of the page): https://www.asahq.org/education-and-career/asa-medical-student-component/residency-program-director-interviews

2024-25 Residency Interview Schedule

All interviews will be 7a – 12:30p CST on the following dates:

November

•Monday, Nov. 6th

•Wednesday, Nov. 8th

•Friday, Nov. 10th

•Monday, Nov. 13th

•Wednesday, Nov. 15th

•Tuesday, Nov. 28th

•Thursday, Nov. 30th

December

•Friday, Dec. 1st

•Monday, Dec. 4th

•Wednesday, Dec. 6th

•Friday, Dec. 8th

•Monday, Dec. 11th

•Wednesday, Dec. 13th

•Friday, Dec. 15th

•Tuesday, Dec. 19th

January

•Friday, Jan. 5th

**Additionally, virtual socials will be scheduled throughout the recruitment season. More information to follow.

ERAS applications are available to review starting on September 27th, 2023. Invitations will be sent out through Thalamus by October 19th, 2023.

Selection Process

When selecting an applicant for an interview, the Resident Recruitment Committee will evaluate the following application components:

Strong letters of recommendation (at least three) from various specialties
Third-year Core Clerkship grades
The dean's letter (Medical Student Performance Evaluation)
Personal statement
Other extracurricular activities
USMLE scores

Applicants are selected to interview on a holistic review of their application. They are not required to take Step 2 or the Clinical Skills assessment before their interview. However, applicants are required to pass Steps 1 and 2 before starting their residency training.

Interview Day

The program will review applications when the Dean's letter is released, so interview invitations will be sent after that date. Selected applicants will receive an email invitation from Thalamus. Interviews take place from November through early January.

Since the beginning the COVID pandemic, all of the interviews will occur virtually. The interview day will include breakout sessions with current residents and follow-ups to answer additional questions as needed.

The morning of the interview day, the PD will speak to the applicants virtually as a group. Then individual interviews will take place with 4 faculty members. The rest of the day will consist of a virtual tour with a chief resident.

Out of concern for the safety of our patients, staff, and trainees, we are unable to offer any on-campus tours or department visitations throughout the application process. However, we will announce an opportunity for a "Second Look" after all interviews have taken place and after our rank list has been submitted. We would also like to refer you to the resident life web page and offer you the opportunity to follow our residents on Instagram @nuanesthesiares.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our department seeks to create and promote programs that enhance awareness of and interest in the field of anesthesiology for Under-Represented Minority (URM) students and trainees. We strive to create sustainable programs to increase the recruitment and retention of URM trainees, staff, and faculty.

Find additional information regarding Northwestern's diversity efforts for all our trainees.