Anesthesiology Residency Program

The Anesthesiology Residency Program is an ACGME-accredited training program, offered by the world-renowned University of Minnesota Medical School. Our residents acquire an exceptional education in a collegial, family-friendly culture, a combination that offers many professional and personal advantages.

Broad patient base. From neonates to geriatrics, we care for a diverse patient population, drawn from a large geographical area. Their medical needs may be simple or complex, involving surgery or pain management, giving our students a broad-based learning experience.

Unique research opportunities. To stay on top of advances in the field, students are encouraged to participate in multiple clinical and laboratory research projects. First-year clinical anesthesiology residents (CA1s) routinely make academic presentations at the Midwest Anesthesia Residents Conference (MARC). Two signature areas of research are:

The Pain Research Laboratory conducts research on the identification of biomarkers of pain, and the localization and transmission of pain in solid organs other than skin.

The Malignant Hyperthermia Center, one of only 6 labs in the country to study this comparatively rare complication of anesthesia, welcomes residents to attend diagnostic muscle biopsy tests.

Right-sized program. To provide the best possible learning environment, our program is large enough to be comprehensive, yet small enough for one-on-one interaction with all faculty. We currently accept seven new residents per year.

Flexible internships. Students may intern at our medical school, or they may apply for an advanced (CA) position here, then set up an internship at another accredited program. This allows students to work with different colleagues, faculty, and systems, and to explore another community, if they so choose.

Interaction with CRNAs. Our emphasis on a well-balanced education includes training with the CRNA staff.  This provides valuable experience with a care team model prevalent in many parts of the U.S.

Collegial, collaborative department. Our department size and philosophy encourage close working relationships. Each resident has a faculty advisor, for both professional and personal support. Residents are encouraged to help each other learn, rather than compete, and eventually become teachers themselves within the program.

Consistent and reasonable schedules. We respect our students’ personal time, and recognize the importance of a balanced life. Reasonable hours and regular schedules make our program a good fit for students with families and other commitments.

Attractive quality of life and cost of living. Our campus is in a vital urban setting, with great housing options just minutes away.  The Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area is home to a world-class arts scene, professional sport teams, beautiful parks, and recreation facilities.