How to Apply

Application Overview

Watch the ASA's interview with Louanne Carabini, MD, MA, FASA.

All positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). We recommend that applicants check both tracks in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and Central Application.

Tracks Available:

Categorical (NRMP #2247040C0): 15 positions
Four-year program including a preliminary medicine year and one month of anesthesiology.
Advanced (NRMP #2247040A0): 8 positions
Three-year specialty program beginning after completion of a first-year residency in another position

2025-26 Residency Interview Schedule

During the 2025-2026 recruitment season, all interviews will be conducted virtually. The interview day will run 7 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m. CST.

Our interview dates from this recruitment cycle will be:

Additional Application Information

Selection Process

When selecting applicants for interviews, the Resident Recruitment Committee reviews applications holistically, considering the following:

Strong letters of recommendation (at least three) from various specialties
Third-year Core Clerkship grades
Dean’s Letter (Medical Student Performance Evaluation)
Personal statement
Extracurricular and leadership activities
USMLE Step scores

Applicants are not required to complete USMLE Step 2 or the Clinical Skills Assessment before their interview. However, they must pass Steps 1 and 2 before starting residency training.

Interview Day

Interview invitations are sent via Thalamus after the Dean’s Letter is released. Interviews take place from November through early January.

Virtual format

All interviews are conducted virtually.
Each interview day includes:
- A welcome session with the program director.
- Individual interviews with four faculty members.
- A virtual tour with a chief resident.
- Breakout sessions with current residents for informal Q&A.

Additional opportunities

After all interviews conclude and our rank list is finalized, applicants may be invited to a “Second Look” virtual event. On-campus visits are not offered during the application cycle.

Applicants are encouraged to explore our Resident Life page and follow us on Instagram at @nuanesthesiares.

Residency Recruitment Committee

Charles Hogue, MD
Chair, Department of Anesthesiology
James E. Eckenhoff Professor of Anesthesiology
Louanne Carabini, MD
Vice Chair of Education
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Matthew Hire, MD
Residency Program Director
Chair, Residency Recruitment Committee
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Ibukunoluwa Adeleke, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Hubert Benzon, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Liting Chen, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Bruno DeCaria, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Mia Garino, MD
Instructor of Anesthesiology
Ian Gaston, MD
Clinical Base Year Curriculum Coordinator
Instructor of Anesthesiology
Alexandra Roybal, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Luminita Tureanu, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Jamie Uejima, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology