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Application Dates & Deadlines
- Applications materials due via ERAS: December 1, 2024
- Interview dates: October 2024 – January 2025
National Resident Matching Program Tracks
Applicants may apply for multiple programs in the NRMP.
- The 4-year Categorical Program (1353040C0)
- 18 positions
- Start Date: July 1, 2025 (orientation begins approximately two weeks before the program start date)
- The 3-year Advanced Program (1353040A0)
- 2 positions
- Start Date: July 1, 2026 (orientation begins approximately one week before the program start date)
- The 5-year Academic Scholars Advancement Program (ASAP) (1353040C1)
- 2 positions
- Start date: July 1, 2025 (orientation begins approximately two weeks before the program start date)
How to Apply
The Department of Anesthesiology participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Applications are processed through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
If you are a medical student, contact your dean’s office for application details.
If you are an international student applying through ERAS, contact the ECFMG Office at erashelp@ecfmg.org or call (215) 386-5900.
If you are an international medical graduate, you are required to have ECFMG certification before applying to the program.
We accept a variety of visas but cannot guarantee sponsorship.
A complete residency application consists of the following, all of which are submitted through ERAS:
- Completed application through ERAS
- Personal statement
- Curriculum vitae
- Transcript from medical school
- Letter from the dean of your medical school
- At least three letters of recommendation, preferably one from an anesthesiologist.
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and 2 scores OR Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) 1 and 2 scores. Step 3 scores will be considered if available.
Applying to the Research Training Program(s)
If you are interested in the Washington University Scholars Program (WU Scholars) or the Academic Scholars Advancement Program (ASAP), make sure that one of the letters of recommendation you upload to ERAS is from your thesis advisor or research mentor.
In addition to the standard ERAS Application, please submit a one page statement to our Manager of Education Programs, Erin Wood, detailing your research background, possible future research interests, and an idea of your career plans.
We also ask applicants to these programs to attend a special interview day that includes a detailed look at our department’s research projects, our trainees and scientists, and our infrastructure.
Questions?
For additional application questions, please contact us at anest.residency@anest.wustl.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
We view the application as a whole and as such there is no minimum score requirement. However, we do require that you pass the exam on the first attempt.
You should make an effort to take the second exam prior to applying to our program. As above, passage on the first attempt is required.
Yes.
Applications materials are due via ERAS by December 1, 2024.
No.
While not required, it is definitely preferable.
No.
Yes.
It is preferable that at least one letter come from an anesthesiologist.
Yes. The percentage of IMGs in our program is 16.6%.