IMMC Anesthesiology Residency

Welcome to the Anesthesiology Residency Program at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (AIMMC) in Chicago. Here, you’ll find a supportive and collaborative learning environment, hands-on training with expert supervision, and a strong sense of community. Combined with rich research opportunities through our university affiliations, our program offers a well-rounded experience, and it’s no surprise that many of our residents and fellows choose to make Chicago their long-term home.

Message from the Program Director

On behalf of the faculty and residents of the Department of Anesthesiology at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (AIMMC), I’m delighted you’re considering our program. I’m proud to highlight what makes our residency, hospital, and the city of Chicago such a special place to train and live.

AIMMC is a 400-bed, tertiary care center, serving as a Level I Trauma Center and a hub for teaching and research on Chicago’s vibrant North Side; this fall, we will be opening our new Center for Advanced Care tower, which incorporates the latest in medical advances to provide the highest tier of care for our patients. We maintain strong academic partnerships with Wake Forest University School of Medicine, University of Illinois, Midwestern University, and Rosalind Franklin School of Medicine. Nationally recognized for quality care and innovation, we take pride in a long-standing tradition of clinical and academic excellence.

At Advocate Health Care, our residency programs are among the oldest—and most respected—in Chicago. We offer comprehensive training across all subspecialties, including trauma, pediatrics, cardiothoracic, neurosurgical, obstetric/gynecologic, orthopedic, and general surgery. Residents also receive robust education in critical care, pain management, and regional anesthesia. AIMMC serves as our primary site, but our residents’ education is further enhanced through partnerships with, and rotations at, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, and Lurie Children’s Hospital, which serves to further expand the depth and breadth of your clinical experience.

Our faculty is made up of nationally recognized clinicians and researchers, committed to mentoring the next generation of anesthesiologists. All residents participate in scholarly work, present at prestigious conferences and contribute to peer-reviewed publications. We’re proud of our strong showing at the annual Midwestern Anesthesiology Residents Conference (MARC), where our residents regularly earn top honors, and annual involvement at the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and The Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP).

Outside the hospital, Chicago offers an unparalleled living experience. We’re located in the heart of the Lakeview neighborhood—steps from the lakefront and home to iconic Wrigley Field. With world-class dining, theaters, comedy clubs, shopping, and a strong sense of community, Lakeview is one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in the country.

If you're looking for a top-tier residency program in a world-class city, we invite you to take a closer look at AIMMC. We’re excited to share our values, our community, and our commitment to training the anesthesiologists of tomorrow.

We look forward to meeting you.