Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the Department of Anesthesia at the University of Iowa. We take great pride in our distinguished residency program, meticulously crafted to develop exemplary perioperative physicians equipped to excel across a broad spectrum of clinical settings.

Approximately 30% of our trainees pursue advanced fellowship training upon completion of residency, while the majority seamlessly transition into independent practice. Our American Board of Anesthesiology certification pass rate has remained an impressive 95% since 2006, a testament to the program’s rigorous curriculum and comprehensive clinical exposure. Alumni consistently provide laudatory feedback, affirming the program’s role in fostering both clinical acumen and professional readiness.

Each recruitment cycle attracts nearly 1,000 applications, from which approximately 150 candidates are invited for interviews. We matriculate 15 PGY-1 residents annually via the National Resident Matching Program; about 80% are graduates of U.S. medical institutions, with the remainder comprising international graduates who are typically among the highest achievers in their cohorts.

Our unwavering commitment to educational excellence ensures that all residents emerge thoroughly prepared to advance their careers, whether by undertaking fellowship training or entering clinical practice, supported by the sustained commendations of our program alumni.