Admissions and Application Process

The UCI Anesthesiology Residency Program accepts applicants through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

2023-2024 Applicants

This year we will be using the Residency Central Application as a supplement to ERAS. The CentralApp was started as a free alternative to ERAS in plastic surgery 3 years ago and it is now used specialty wide. We are among the first programs to trial this platform in anesthesiology. We hope that in future years, CentralApp will remove the financial barriers created by progressive application fee structures. There is no cost to use the CentralApp and applicants can apply to as many programs as they like. In addition, as you will see from the questions, CentralApp also promotes holistic application review by focusing on quality application content rather than quantity.

Upon accessing the platform, you will be instructed to create a secure account and will be able to request letters of recommendation, transcripts, and MSPE (Dean's Letters) directly through the portal. The Match will remain with the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Please direct any questions about the application to HELP@accessgme.com.

Applications are reviewed during the months of September and October and select 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 National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Minimum required application materials to be submitted through ERAS:

• Completed MyERAS application
• Medical School Transcript
• Dean’s Letter (MSPE)
• USMLE Transcript (Part I)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal Statement
• Three letters of recommendation

Interviews

Interviews are typically held in the months of October, November and December. Candidates will have ample opportunity to meet with residents and faculty who can share more information about the residency program, UCI Health and life in Orange County.

Contact Information

For questions about the residency program, contact:

Rhonda Chu
Medical Education Supervisor
Residency Program Coordinator

714-456-6661
anesthrescoor@uci.edu