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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

Susan Martinelli, MD

Program Director

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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!

Quick Facts

60
RESIDENTS

8
CLINICAL FELLOWS

88
CLINICAL FACULTY

98%
BOARD PASS RATE

13th
NATIONAL RANK IN
NIH RESEARCH FUNDING

127
DEPARTMENTAL PUBLICATIONS
(2019)

310%
OF REQUIRED CARDIAC
CASES/RESIDENT*

217
PEDIATRIC CASES
(AGE < 12)/RESIDENT*

375%
REQUIRED C-SECTION
ANESTHETICS/RESIDENT*

185%
REQUIRED THORACIC
CASES/RESIDENT*

1,426
TOTAL CASES/GRADUATING
RESIDENT*

7.4
PRESENTATIONS PER RESIDENT @ LOCAL,
REGIONAL & NATIONAL MEETINGS*

* Average # per Class of 2020 Resident

Committing to Your Education

The UNC Department of Anesthesiology has a great tradition of training anesthesiologists. Our graduates achieve very high levels in private practice and in academic environments. Our ACGME-accredited program has residents from across the country and has well above the national average board pass rates in the ABA certification process.