Application Process
The UNMC Department of Anesthesiology accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service. We participate in the National Resident Matching Program and abide by all match policies. Applicants must register with both NRMP and ERAS to participate in the services of each.
Interview process
Interviews are scheduled by invitation only and will take place on Mondays throughout the interview season (November through January), with a virtual social gathering the night before. For the 2025-2026 interview season, interviews will be conducted virtually. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please email the residency coordinators, Shelly McCaffrey or Katie Schroder.
The UNMC Department of Anesthesiology reserves the right to limit the number of interviews.
If a residency has an open or off-cycle position available, please contact the Residency Coordinator to obtain the required application form. Please check for the availability of positions before sending any materials to the department.
Available positions
In the 2025-2026 season, the UNMC Anesthesiology Residency program will offer 12 Categorical positions and 2 Advanced positions.
All residency spots will be offered and filled through the National Residency Matching Program. Our categorical residents participate in a broad-based clinical education program during the first year of training at UNMC, followed by three years of anesthesia-specific training. Our Advanced residents must complete a qualified transitional or preliminary year (or equivalent) before joining us at UNMC in July of 2027 for the CA1-3 years of training.
- USMLE or COMLEX-USA scores are required for all applicants. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the program.
- First attempt passing score on all USMLE and COMLEX-USA Knowledge Examinations
- All applicants must submit a USMLE Step 1 result or COMLEX-USA Level 1 score to receive an interview
- All applicants must submit USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge score or COMLEX-USA Level 2 Cognitive Evaluation score to receive an interview
- Licensable in the state of Nebraska
- ECFMG certification for all International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
- U.S. clinical experience in acute patient care within the past two years, regardless of year of graduation (Observerships do not meet this requirement.)
- Graduation from medical school within the past five years is preferred
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal statement
- Three letters of recommendation written within the past two years
- Medical school transcript
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean’s Letter of Reference)
- USMLE (or equivalent) official transcript