Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Missouri School of Medicine offers a comprehensive residency program designed to foster an environment of academic growth. Over the past 60 years, the program has dedicated itself to training physicians in the field of anesthesiology, delivering a diverse array of clinical experiences through exposure to routine and complex cases. Residents engage in significant hands-on training, including ample opportunities in clinical and basic science research.
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Program Details
Specialty
Anesthesiology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness. However, it states that applicants may enter at the PGY1 (intern) level as categorical residents, implying that there is acceptance of international graduates, but no specific acceptance rate or statistics for IMGs were found. Indicators of IMG acceptance could include ECFMG certification or previous IMG residents.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
Each year, the program accepts five categorical residents. They may enter the program at the PGY1 (intern) level or as a PGY2 (CA1) in a physician (R) residency position.
Program Website
Address
Columbia, MO 65212
Program Director
Fred O'Donnell, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently has 5 PGY-1 residents, who are expected to be strong clinicians prepared for independent practice after completing their training. The program emphasizes a supportive community among the residents, fostering learning and camaraderie.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The University of Missouri Department of Anesthesiology residency provides clinical experiences allowing residents to perform significantly more cardiac, neurosurgical cases, and regional blocks than what is required.
Application
The residency program accepts five residents each year. Residents may enter the program at the PGY1 (intern) level or as a PGY2 (CA1) in a physician (R) residency position. For specific application deadlines and requirements, refer to the 'How to Apply' section linked on their website.
# of Locations
Residents obtain all required clinical experiences at University Hospital, Women's Hospital, Children's Hospital, and Missouri Orthopaedic Institute in Columbia.
Fellowship
The residency program offers opportunities for fellowship training in various specialties after completion but does not specify the fellowships available nor affiliated institutions. Recent graduates may pursue fellowship training in areas of their choosing, which is an essential component of their residency training.
Resident Life
Overview
The residency program offers a supportive and academically enriching environment, with a wide array of clinical cases and research opportunities.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program typically involves a PGY-1 year, with the potential for residents to enter at the PGY-2 (CA1) level as well.
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Alumni
Many residents from this program continue with fellowship training in areas of their choosing, although specific fellowships or positions the alumni pursue are not detailed in the provided text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for internal moonlighting, a book and board review allowance, support for conference attendance when presenting, payment for Basic and Advanced exams, access to the TrueLearn question bank and extensive online resources.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The vacation policy is not explicitly mentioned in the text provided. No specific number of vacation days for PGY-1 residents is stated, nor any details about carryover or request processes.