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University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

Galveston, Texas

Anesthesiology

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The UTMB Anesthesiology residency program, directed by Dr. Lisa Farmer, offers an innovative 48-month categorical training program integrating internships with clinical anesthesia rotations. This supportive environment emphasizes resident mentoring, a diverse faculty, and extensive educational resources, ensuring residents receive high-quality training and experience in both academic and private practice settings.

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Moderate Competition

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Program Details

Specialty

Anesthesiology

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The program has not explicitly stated the acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMG) in the provided text. However, it mentions having a diverse group of faculty and their interest in mentoring residents. As such, it might be implied that they accept IMG applicants. Further research may be needed to determine the specific acceptance rates or policies regarding IMG applicants.

Categorical Positions

The program offers 16 positions in the 48-month categorical training program.

Categorical Positions (detail)

16 positions in a 48-month categorical training program and 4 positions in a 36-month clinical anesthesiology program.

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Program Director

Lisa Farmer, MD

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Current Residents

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PGY-1 MD

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PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The program provides extensive didactic experiences along with simulation experiences yearly in a state-of-the-art Human Patient Simulator, along with innovative educational experiences orchestrated by a diverse group of faculty.

Application

ERAS application process reserves 16 positions in the 48-month categorical training program and 4 positions in the 36-month clinical anesthesiology program. Key guidelines for residency application include details on the number of available positions and structure of the training program.

# of Locations

Four campuses along the gulf coast.

Fellowship

The program offers several fellowship opportunities for residents including Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, Obstetric Anesthesia Fellowship, Pain Management Fellowship, and Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellowship, allowing graduates to pursue subspecialties.

Resident Life

Overview

The residency program is unique as it integrates the internship with clinical anesthesia rotations over the first two years, allowing residents to practice like anesthesiologists right after medical school.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

The categorical training program lasts 48 months, with an option of a 36-month clinical anesthesiology program.

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Alumni

The program has an extensive alumni network practicing in almost every state and has a history of strong graduate outcomes, yet specific details about fellowships or career paths were not mentioned in the text.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Innovative educational experiences, mentorship, integrated patient care, a comprehensive didactic program, simulation experiences, and a friendly learning environment.

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