The anesthesiology residency training program at Washington University School of Medicine is uniquely situated to train expert consultants in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine as well as foster the development of physician-scientists.
Students and trainees in our education programs care for patients and gain exceptional experience at our nationally-ranked teaching hospitals, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Our faculty members are recognized nationally and worldwide and are dedicated mentors and collaborators in cardiothoracic anesthesiology, pediatric anesthesiology, obstetric anesthesia, organ transplantation, regional and ambulatory anesthesia, and neurological surgery as well as critical care medicine, pain management, and trauma.
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Training Programs
Training consists of a minimum of four years of graduate medical education. Three years of the training must be in clinical anesthesia. One year of the training must be the clinical base year, which should provide the resident with 12 months of broad clinical education in medical disciplines of which a maximum of only one month may involve the administration of anesthesia. The clinical base year is usually the first year of graduate medical education.
Application Information
The department offers three tracks for the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Applications are processed through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).The department also offers two research tracks for those interested in pursuing additional research training or careers as physician-scientists.
Video Archive
Considering St. Louis for your anesthesia residency training? Wondering what life in St. Louis is like?
We’ve created a library of videos for you that answer these questions and more. Explore the videos below and hear firsthand why our Anesthesiology Residency program consistently ranks among the nation’s best.
Why St. Louis? Affordable city life
Trainees and faculty share one of the many reasons they love living in St. Louis: its affordability. With the cost of living below the national average, many are able to buy property or rent roomy spaces – and still afford to explore the food, culture and other big-city perks St. Louis has to offer.
Why St. Louis? Easy commuting
Need another reason to love St. Louis? Whether you’re driving, using public transportation or biking, commuting here is a breeze – especially compared to increasingly congested major cities.
Why St. Louis? Exploring the #1 city park in the U.S.
Forest Park was recently voted as the #1 city park in the U.S. Just steps away from campus, the 1,300-acre park offers a zoo, a history museum, a science center and so much more.
WU Scholars Program
ACGME and ABA-approved program that continues the University’s commitment to academic excellence, training the next generation of clinician-scientists.