Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The SAUSHEC Anesthesiology Residency Program aims to train world-class anesthesiologists, emphasizing military readiness, crisis management, and expert consulting roles. It integrates unique military experiences with comprehensive simulations and challenging clinical rotations. The program's graduates are well-prepared through scholarly activities and presentations while fostering a compassionate culture among residents and faculty. The class size includes 11 PGY-1 residents, with a focus on a wide range of anesthesia practices.
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Program Details
Specialty
Anesthesiology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Anesthesiology Residency Program at SAUSHEC does not explicitly mention acceptance or support for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). There needs to be inquiry regarding ECFMG certification, visa sponsorship, or statistics on current IMG residents. Given that the program is military-based, it might have specific eligibility criteria that may not be IMG-friendly.
Categorical Positions
11
Categorical Positions (detail)
Class size: 11 PGY1s, 14 PGY2-4s (enters as 6 Air Force PGY1s, 5 Army PGY1s, 2 Air Force PGY2s, 1 Army PGY2)
Program Website
Address
4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
Program Director
Dr. Angela McElrath
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency program has 11 PGY-1 residents and 14 residents across PGY-2 to PGY-4, including 6 Air Force and 5 Army PGY-1s. The training is designed for active duty personnel and includes diverse clinical experiences.
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program offers a unique curriculum focusing on practical military training, comprehensive simulation, and hands-on experiences that include challenging clinical rotations and opportunities for quality improvement projects.
Application
Visit the SAUSHEC Anesthesiology Residency Program website for application instructions and additional advice from the Anesthesiology Military Residency Program Directors. Applications open on a specific date each year, so it is recommended to check the website for the latest information. Specific deadlines and interview dates should be confirmed on their site as they may vary each cycle.
# of Locations
Multiple rotations at various hospitals including UTHSCSA, UTSW, Methodist (Houston), and more.
Fellowship
The program offers fellowship opportunities in multiple subspecialties such as trauma, OB, neuro, regional, cardiothoracic, critical care, and pediatric anesthesia. Recent graduates may pursue fellowships affiliated with institutions such as UTHSCSA, UTSW, and others. The program also emphasizes research skills development with 4 weeks of dedicated scholarly activity prior to the CA-1 year.
Resident Life
Overview
The SAUSHEC residency program emphasizes a unique military training curriculum, daily interaction with experienced physician leaders, and real-world humanitarian missions, designed to develop residents as warrior physicians, crisis managers, and confident consultants.
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# of Years of Program
4 years
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Military unique curriculum, comprehensive simulation program, resident academic days, quality improvement and patient safety project opportunities, and participation in humanitarian missions.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation