Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications for appointment to the Anesthesiology Residency Program at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center:

  • Graduates of U.S. or Canadian Medical Schools
    • Accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
  • Graduates of U.S. Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
  • Graduates of Medical Schools Outside the U.S. or Canada who:
    • Hold a valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), or
    • Possess a full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. licensing jurisdiction, or
    • Completed a Fifth Pathway program through an LCME-accredited medical school.

Application Requirements

We accept applications only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The following materials must be submitted:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)/Dean’s Letter
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
    • At least one must be from an anesthesiologist.
    • We prefer, but do not require, the use of a standardized letter format for anesthesiologists.
  • Official Graduate and Medical School Transcripts
  • Official Test Transcripts (USMLE, COMLEX, NBOME, FMGEMS, FLEX, or NBME)
    • USMLE Step 1: Must pass on the first attempt; prior to Jan 26, 2022, a score ≥ 230 required.
    • USMLE Step 2 CK: Score ≥ 235 and must pass on the first attempt.
    • COMLEX: Equivalent scores to USMLE required; must pass on the first attempt.
  • ECFMG Certification (for International Medical Graduates) before a training license can be issued.
  • Proof of passing Step 1 and Step 2 CK (or acceptable equivalent combinations from FMGEMS, NBME Part Sequence, or VQE).
  • Medical School Graduation within 3 years of application, unless actively practicing anesthesiology.
  • For CA-1/PGY-2 Applicants:
    • Completion of one year of U.S. clinical experience.
    • Completion of USMLE Step 3.
    • Preferred: Two ICU rotations and one Emergency Medicine rotation.
  • Visa Sponsorship: We only sponsor J-1 visas. Other visa types are not considered.

Application Timeline

  • Application Deadline: October 31
  • Interview Invitations: Sent electronically via ERAS on a rolling basis for interviews in November and December. Dates are confirmed on a first-response basis.
  • Match Participation: All residents are selected through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).
    • To be ranked, applicants must have:
      • A completed ERAS application.
      • A personal interview (by invitation only).

Statement of Appreciation

We sincerely appreciate your interest in the Anesthesiology Residency Training Program at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and wish you the best in your application process.