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Admissions and Application Process
The UC Irvine Anesthesiology Residency Program accepts applicants through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
To our 2025-2026 applicants:
Thank you for your interest in our training program. Applications for the 2025-2026 interview season are currently being reviewed. Invitations for interviews will be sent starting September 25, 2025. Interviews will begin on October 8, 2025.
If you have additional questions, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions.
If you still have unanswered questions after reviewing the FAQ, please contact us at anesthrescoor@hs.uci.edu
Applicants will need to submit:
- Completed ERAS application
- Completed Central Application
- Medical School Transcript
- Dean’s Letter (MSPE)
- USMLE Transcript (Part I)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement
- Three letters of recommendation
Applications are reviewed from September to October. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview. After all interviews are complete, candidates will be ranked, and a rank list will be submitted to the NRMP.
Interviews
Interviews are typically held in October, November and December. Candidates will have ample opportunity to speak with residents and faculty who can share more information about the residency program, UC Irvine School of Medicine, UCI Health, and life in Orange County.
Innovative Anesthesiology-Critical Care Education Program Applicants
Interested candidates for the Innovative Anesthesiology-Critical Care Education Program must apply through ERAS. There will be two PGY-1 positions available through ERAS. The recruitment committee, along with critical care faculty members from the department, will review all applications.
Contact Information
For questions about the residency program, contact:
Rhonda Chu
Medical Education Supervisor
Residency Program Coordinator