Application Process
The University Of Nebraska Department Of Anesthesiology accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service. We participate in the National Resident Matching Program and abide by all match policies. Applicants must register with both NRMP and ERAS to participate in the services of each.
To our 2024-2025 applicants
We utilize the Residency Central Application as a supplement to ERAS. The CentralApp was started as a free alternative to ERAS in plastic surgery 4 years ago, and it is now used specialty-wide. We are trialing this platform in anesthesiology in the hope that in future years, we can remove the financial barriers created by progressive application fee structures. 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. Please direct any questions about the Central application to HELP@accessgme.com
Interview process
Interviews are scheduled by invitation only and will take place on Mondays throughout the interview season (November through January), with a virtual social gathering the night before. For the 2024-2025 interview season, interviews will be conducted virtually. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please email the residency coordinators, Shelly McCaffrey or Katie Schroder.
The UNMC Department of Anesthesiology reserves the right to limit the number of interviews.
In the event the residency has an open or off-cycle position available, please contact the Residency Coordinator for the required application form. Please check for availability of positions before sending any materials to the department.
- USMLE or COMLEX-USA scores are required for all applicants. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the program.
- First attempt passing score on all USMLE and COMLEX-USA Knowledge Examinations
- All applicants must submit a USMLE Step 1 result or COMLEX-USA Level 1 score to receive an interview
- All applicants must submit USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge score or COMLEX-USA Level 2 Cognitive Evaluation score prior to the end of January
- Licensable in the state of Nebraska
- ECFMG certification for all International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
- U.S. clinical experience in acute patient care within the past two years, regardless of year of graduation (Observerships do not meet this requirement.)
- Graduation from medical school within the past five years is preferred
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal statement
- Three letters of recommendation written within the past two years
- Medical school transcript
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean’s Letter of Reference)
- USMLE (or equivalent) official transcript