Residency Program
Welcome to the
UNC Anesthesiology
Residency Program
The UNC Department of Anesthesiology, which dates back to 1969, has a long tradition of training outstanding anesthesiologists. Our ACGME-accredited program is comprised of 60 residency positions (14 PGY-1 positions and 14-16 positions per class PGY-2 – PGY-2 years) and every year, we attract some of the top residency candidates from across the country. The size of our program is matched with an all-encompassing clinical experience that leads to a greater competence upon completion of training. Despite the volume and acuity of care offered at UNC — a Level 1 Trauma Center–our residents train in a collegial and supportive environment with a strong academic mission. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that enhances our learning environment, promotes innovative research and the quality of care we deliver.
The foundation of our specialty’s growth and success is rooted in the anesthesiology residency training program. I have complete confidence that there is no better place to train than at UNC. The residency is the focal point of our department’s educational mission. I am continually amazed by the quality of individuals that make up our department. I could not imagine being anywhere but here. Please look around our website, but more importantly, I hope I get a chance to meet you in person.
– Susan Martinelli, MD | Program Director
2023 Virtual Carolina First Look
Join UNC Anesthesiology on August 13 and August 27th (both Sundays) from 7-8 pm for our residency program’s Virtual Open House! Register here to participate in this townhall style event. Our Department’s virtual open house connects prospective applicants with residents and leadership to hear more about all of UNC Anesthesiology’s strengths as a program and as a caring residency family.
UNC School of Medicine will also host Carolina First Look on Saturday, August 26th for medical students preparing for the residency application process to virtually learn more about medical specialty programs that train residents at UNC Medical Center and across the UNC Health system. Allopathic and osteopathic medical students are invited to attend Carolina First Look. Click HERE to register for this FREE event, and direct questions to Virginia Nadworny at virginia_nadworny@med.unc.edu. Join us in August to learn more about training as a resident at UNC Anesthesiology!