FAQs

All applicants are required to complete an Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS®) application. Please make sure you have the following completed documents:

• An ERAS application
• CV
• Personal statement
• Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)/Dean’s Evaluation Letter
• Three letters of reference*
• *One letter must be from an anesthesiologist. We prefer, but do not require, that letters from anesthesiologists are written using a standardized letter format.
• Medical school transcript
• Official Test transcripts from USMLE, COMLEX, NBOME, FMGEMS FLEX or NBME
• International medical Graduates must obtain ECFMG certification before the issuance of a training license
• Graduation from Medical School within 3 years of application unless actively involved in clinical practice of Anesthesiology.
• For CA-1/PGY-2 applicants, complete one year of US clinical experience is required and complete their USLME Step 3 exam. We prefer candidates who have completed 2 ICU rotations and one Emergency Medicine rotation.

Yes, we only sponsor J-1 visas so other statuses will not be considered for reviewed.

Yes, we do. For CA-1/PGY-2 applicants, completing one year of US clinical experience is required and completing their USLME Step 3 exam. We prefer candidates who have completed 2 ICU rotations and one Emergency Medicine rotation.

Yes, we do, and we require candidates to pass on the first attempt on all USMLE steps.

• USMLE score above 225 for Step 1 (Must pass first attempt)
• As of January 26th, 2022, USLME Step 1 score reporting is reported as pass/fail therefore we are looking for “Must pass first attempt”.
• USLME score above 235 for Step 2 (Must pass first attempt)
• COMLEX score equivalent to the USLME Scores (Must pass first attempt)

Yes, for all candidates.

Yes, please make sure it is included in your ERAS application.

• 4-year Categorical (NRMP Program Code: 2117040C0)
• We offer up to 6 positions for our categorical four-year program that includes a clinical base year internship.
• 3-year Physician-only (NRMP Program Code: 2117040R0)
• Applicants who have completed or are completing an intern year at an ACGME-accredited institution can apply to start with us as PGY-2 residents (CA-1 resident) this upcoming summer. We offer 2 of these positions.

No. The NRMP has adopted the “all in” policy where all applicants must go through the Match. We are fully compliant with this policy.

No, the program doesn’t offer any moving expenses.

Yes. If you are applying for a position in anesthesia at AIMMC and received an interview invitation, and your significant other also applied to our program and did not receive an interview, please email our residency coordinator. The application may not have been reviewed, and we can usually provide an answer regarding the interview within two days.

Yes, there is a criteria that the program along with Graduate Medical Education will provide the residents during their onboarding process.

We will use signals as part of our initial application review process to determine which candidates will be invited for interviews. Once the interview invitations have been extended, all signal-related information is removed from the applications. Our interviewers conduct the interviews without any knowledge of these signals, ensuring an unbiased evaluation of each candidate’s qualifications.

While signals play a valuable role in the initial phase of our recruitment process, it’s important to note that sending a signal does not guarantee an interview invitation. We do receive a significantly higher number of signals than we have available interview slots. To reiterate, our review will consist of signaled applicants.

If you’re considering sending a signal to AIMMC, we encourage you to reflect on the qualities we value in our candidates. Specifically, we are looking for applicants who:

• Are clinically in the top half of their cohorts.
• Place a high value on kindness, professionalism, and prioritize teamwork over individual achievement.
• Are seeking a clinically rigorous experience that involves hard work and commitment.
• Have academic aspirations that align with our department’s mission and vision.

If you find that you meet all these criteria, we strongly encourage you to consider sending a signal, regardless of the school you attended. Of note, we also place significant value on diversity of background, as we believe it enriches our classes and elevates the quality of care we deliver to our patients.