Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Saint Louis University’s Anesthesiology Residency program is designed to provide a rich educational experience encompassing extensive clinical training and graduate-level education, adhering to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) standards. The program includes a structured clinical base year where residents gain crucial experience in primary specialties including internal medicine, pediatrics, and surgery. Extensive resources, faculty mentorship, and a supportive community enhance the residency experience, preparing participants for diverse career paths in both academic and private practice settings.
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Program Details
Specialty
Anesthesiology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The anesthesiology residency program at Saint Louis University does not explicitly mention acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or provide specific IMG-related acceptance rates. However, the combined residency program under SSM Health likely has an inclusive stance due to its collaboration with a university-based system, which often values diverse medical backgrounds. It is advisable for potential applicants to inquire directly regarding the program's policies towards IMG candidates.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
SLU offers ten categorical anesthesiology residency positions (PGY 1-4) each year.
Program Website
Address
Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 1402 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA
Program Director
Vikram Chawa, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the anesthesiology residency program has 10 MD residents in their first year (PGY-1), participating in a comprehensive journey that includes clinical rotations and educational support from experienced faculty members.
PGY-1 MD
Ten categorical anesthesiology residency positions are available each year for PGY-1 residents, which means there are currently 10 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the program.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program begins with a clinical base year complying with ACGME requirements, followed by clinical anesthesia years one and two, where residents concentrate on general anesthesia and subspecialty areas of anesthesia respectively.
Application
Residency applications can be made online. Key dates to apply are not specified in the provided text, so please refer to the program's application page for specific deadlines and details on the application process.
# of Locations
Residents work primarily at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The anesthesiology residency program at SLU offers a comprehensive clinical base year with a practice management rotation and a focus on the human dimension of medicine.
On Call Schedule
Residents in our program average four to five calls per month. While on call, the resident is required to be in-house for a 24-hour period. Residents are not required to work on their post-call days. When a weekend call is required, only one weekend day is scheduled. The 80-hour work week is adhered to strictly.
# of Years of Program
The residency program lasts for four years, consisting of a clinical base year followed by three years of specialized training in anesthesiology.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Structured like a business course for physician executives, the practice management rotation provides residents with an introduction to the fiscal, organizational and administrative aspects of health care. A series of introductory lectures sponsored by the American College of Physician Executives is incorporated into the rotation.
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