{"id":12564,"date":"2020-07-06T10:19:41","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T14:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/residency\/program-overview\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T13:54:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:54:46","slug":"program-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/education\/residency-2-2\/program-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"width: 250px;float: right;margin-top: 38.75px\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"www-somHeader\">Introduction<\/h2>\nWelcome to the Anesthesiology Residency Training Program at the University of North Carolina!<\/p>\n<p>Our program meets all the requirements of the American Board of Anesthesiology (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theaba.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">ABA<\/a>) and is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.acgme.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">ACGME<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The mission of our residency is to train outstanding consultant anesthesiologists by providing a diverse, rigorous clinical experience combined with a carefully planned didactic curriculum. \u00a0Our residents gain exposure to a wide array of patient populations and cases, including Level 1 trauma and solid organ transplants. \u00a0Additionally, our program is unique in its focus on professional development, advocacy and wellness.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your interest in UNC Anesthesiology!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"www-somHeader\">Program Leadership<\/h2>\nOur faculty represent a diverse group of anesthesiologists, many of whom are nationally recognized for their accomplishments in research, teaching, advocacy and professional service. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/our-department\/faculty-directory-2\/\"><strong>Learn more about our faculty<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"DirCntr\">\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid divisions-container multi-column\">\n    \n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2015\/08\/CobbBenWebsite-e1684167733708.png\" alt=\"Benjamin Cobb, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2015\/08\/CobbBenWebsite-e1684167733708.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/directory\/benjamin-cobb\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Benjamin Cobb, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Associate Professor of Anesthesiology<br \/>\nAssistant Residency Program Director<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2024\/09\/MarroquinBridgetWebsite-e1753898012950.png\" alt=\"Bridget Marroquin\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2024\/09\/MarroquinBridgetWebsite-e1753898012950.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/directory\/bridget-marroquin\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Bridget Marroquin                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Associate Professor of Anesthesiology<br \/>\nAssociate Residency Program Director<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2015\/01\/MartinelliSusanWebsite-e1699919290468.png\" alt=\"Susan Martinelli, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2015\/01\/MartinelliSusanWebsite-e1699919290468.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/directory\/susan-martinelli\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Susan Martinelli, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;line-height: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;float: none\">Edward A. Norfleet, MD \u201970 Distinguished Professor of Anesthesiology<\/span><br \/>\nResidency Program Director<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n    \n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        (function($){\n            var entries = $('.entry-content');\n                entries.each(function(index, entry ){\n                    if( $(entry).find('.post-author').length === 0 ) {\n                        $(entry).parents('article.post.entry').css('min-height', '110px');\n                    }\n                });\n        })(jQuery);\n    <\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"container-fluid divisions-container multi-column\">\n    \n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2015\/01\/IsaakRobertWebsite-1.png\" alt=\"Rob Isaak, DO, FASA\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2015\/01\/IsaakRobertWebsite-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/directory\/robert-isaak\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Rob Isaak, DO, FASA                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Professor of Anesthesiology<br \/>\nVice Chair of Education<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2025\/03\/Ted-Sakai-USE-848x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ted (Tetsuro) Sakai, MD, PhD, MHA, FASA\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2025\/03\/Ted-Sakai-USE-848x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/directory\/ted-tetsuro-sakai\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Ted (Tetsuro) Sakai, MD, PhD, MHA, FASA                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Professor and Chair of Anesthesiology<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2015\/01\/TeeterEmilyWebsite-e1767636355389.png\" alt=\"Emily Teeter, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2015\/01\/TeeterEmilyWebsite-e1767636355389.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/directory\/emily-teeter\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Emily Teeter, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Professor of Anesthesiology<br \/>\nDivision Chief of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology<br \/>\nAssociate Residency Program Director<br \/>\nResidency Recruitment Chair<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n    \n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        (function($){\n            var entries = $('.entry-content');\n                entries.each(function(index, entry ){\n                    if( $(entry).find('.post-author').length === 0 ) {\n                        $(entry).parents('article.post.entry').css('min-height', '110px');\n                    }\n                });\n        })(jQuery);\n    <\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"www-somHeader\">Program Support<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-3 col-md-3 col-xs-3 col-sm-3 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-6 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid divisions-container multi-column\">\n    \n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                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                                       <p>Residency Coordinator<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2023\/08\/Haylee-Shomo-e1764106771928-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Haylee Shomo\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2023\/08\/Haylee-Shomo-e1764106771928-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/directory\/haylee-shomo\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Haylee Shomo                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Associate Residency Coordinator<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n    \n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        (function($){\n            var entries = $('.entry-content');\n                entries.each(function(index, entry ){\n                    if( $(entry).find('.post-author').length === 0 ) {\n                        $(entry).parents('article.post.entry').css('min-height', '110px');\n                    }\n                });\n        })(jQuery);\n    <\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-3 col-md-3 col-xs-3 col-sm-3 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"www-somHeader\">Unique Educational Experiences<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"wc-cards\"><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/academic-medicine-rotation\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2021\/03\/AMR-rotation-grp-shot-2024-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2021\/03\/AMR-rotation-grp-shot-2024-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2021\/03\/AMR-rotation-grp-shot-2024-e1761243306863-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Academic Medicine Rotation<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--4\">The Academic Medicine Rotation is a month-long non-clinical rotation where the interns are exposed to aspects of medicine not easily taught in the OR. The focus is on professionalism, teaching, leadership, business of medicine, public speaking, and quality improvement. During the month each intern will design, implement, and present a quality improvement project.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Academic Medicine Rotation\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/a-focus-on-wellness\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/Wellness-1-Residency-e1761241213690-600x600.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/Wellness-1-Residency-e1761241213690-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/Wellness-1-Residency-e1761241213690-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/Wellness-1-Residency-e1761241213690-1022x1024.jpeg 1022w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/Wellness-1-Residency-e1761241213690-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/Wellness-1-Residency-e1761241213690-400x400.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">A Focus on Wellness<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--4\">A Wellness Committee was formed in 2015 composed of faculty members, residents, and CRNAs. The purpose of the Department of Anesthesiology Wellness Committee is to promote the physical and emotional health and well-being of all faculty and staff.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about A Focus on Wellness\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/tee-experience\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/TEE-e1695752885690-534x600.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Experience<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--4\">Each resident spends a total of 2-4 weeks dedicated solely to learning TEE (an additional 4 weeks of elective time is possible during CA-3 year). During these 2-4 weeks, the resident performs all TEE exams for cardiac cases, in addition to all exams requested for non-cardiac cases. Residents are one-on-one with a Cardiac Anesthesiology attending for each exam.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Experience\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/point-of-care-ultrasound-curriculum\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/POCUS-600x600.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/POCUS-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/POCUS-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Point of Care Ultrasound Curriculum<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--4\">To keep up with the evolving nature of medicine and anesthesiology, a Point of Care ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum has been developed and includes hands-on workshops, morning lectures, and online presentations and videos regarding cardiac, lung, airway, and gastric exams.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Point of Care Ultrasound Curriculum\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/regional-anesthesia-experience\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/Regional-scaled-e1695753983983-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/Regional-scaled-e1695753983983-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/Regional-scaled-e1695753983983-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Regional Anesthesia Experience<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--4\">Each resident spends two rotations dedicated solely to performing peripheral nerve blocks and catheters. Each resident far exceeds the minimum number of nerve blocks required by the ACGME. Upon leaving UNC, our graduates often feel like the experts in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia in their respective practices.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Regional Anesthesia Experience\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/research-and-quality-improvement-oppurtunities\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/Research-1-600x600.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/Research-1-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/Research-1-scaled-e1761249752207-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Research and Quality Improvement Opportunities<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--4\">We support individual residents with academic aspirations who wish to allocate a significant portion of their residency towards protected research time. A 6-month research track is available for residents in their final year of training, who desire to pursue an intensive research project.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Research and Quality Improvement Opportunities\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/opportunities-for-political-advocacy-and-health-care-policy\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/ASA-Legislative-2025-600x600.png\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/ASA-Legislative-2025-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/ASA-Legislative-2025-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">ASA Conference Attendance<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--4\">We send two residents annually to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Legislative Conference, with all expenses paid by the department. At this conference, residents learn about the advocacy efforts of the ASA and have an opportunity to meet Senators, Governors, and other legislators to learn about important issues facing our specialty.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about ASA Conference Attendance\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/international-electives\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/International-2-scaled-e1761323469934-600x600.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/International-2-scaled-e1761323469934-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/International-2-scaled-e1761323469934-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/International-2-scaled-e1761323469934-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/International-2-scaled-e1761323469934-400x400.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">International Electives<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--4\">We send two to three CA-3 residents each year to spend a month at hospitals in Kenya, Malawi and Ethiopia. They are given a great deal of autonomy in the OR and ICU and are able to care for patients with unique conditions and pathologies seldom seen in the U.S. Additionally, they learn how to provide safe anesthesia without the advanced technology and equipment we have here in the U.S.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about International Electives\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/master-of-healthcare-administration\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/AO3C5352-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/AO3C5352-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/AO3C5352-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Master of Healthcare Administration &amp; Master of Public Health<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--4\">Each year, rising CA-2s may apply for the MHA position. This position begins during the CA-3 years with dedicated time to completing coursework for the MHA degree. Chosen residents stay on an additional year for a half fellow\/half attending position to complete to remainder of the MHA coursework.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Master of Healthcare Administration &amp; Master of Public Health\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/unique-out-of-the-or-rotations\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/9B7A6831-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/9B7A6831-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/9B7A6831-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Unique Out-of-the-OR Rotations<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--4\">Each resident spends two weeks providing anesthesia or sedation for pediatric patients in unique settings, including the MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine suites and minor procedure rooms. This rotation prepares you to provide anesthesia services outside the comfort of the operating room environment.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Unique Out-of-the-OR Rotations\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/world-class-simulation-training-and-osce-preperation\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"198\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/SIM1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">World-Class Simulation Training and OSCE Preparation<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--4\">The Consortium for Anesthesia Patient Safety and Experiential Learning (CAPSEL) provides innovative and extensive course offerings to enhance anesthesiology training and patient safety throughout the hospital. UNC is leading the nation in simulation preparation with the advent of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) portion of the Applied Examination commencing this year.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about World-Class Simulation Training and OSCE Preparation\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/intra-departmental-moonlighting\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/Moonlighting.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/Moonlighting.jpg 396w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/Moonlighting-300x245.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Intra-Departmental Moonlighting<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--4\">Residents who have completed 6 months of anesthesia training and scored above the 30th percentile on their most recent In-training Examination (ITE) are eligible to moonlight on the weekends. Residents are compensated on an hourly basis for these shifts.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Intra-Departmental Moonlighting\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/faculty-oral-board-examiners-and-biannual-mock-oral-board-exams\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/9B7A6345-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/9B7A6345-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/9B7A6345-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Oral Board Exam Preparation<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--4\">Eight of our faculty members serve as official Oral Board Examiners for the American Board of Anesthesiology. Our residents benefit heavily from their insight into the oral board exam. Each resident participates in two \u201cmock\u201d oral board exams every year with various faculty members. Our residents feel very well prepared for the Oral Boards and perform exceptionally well each year. Oral exams are recorded for residents to review their individual performances and faculty feedback in the future.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Oral Board Exam Preparation\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/transition-to-practice-seminar\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"502\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2017\/10\/murphy.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2017\/10\/murphy.jpeg 502w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2017\/10\/murphy-300x199.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Transition to Practice Seminar<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--4\">We offer a series of lectures by faculty and other visiting lecturers that give residents important tips and advice to transition smoothly into practice.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Transition to Practice Seminar\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/transplant-cases\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/9B7A6361-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/9B7A6361-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2020\/01\/9B7A6361-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Transplant Cases<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--4\">We are one of only three hospitals in North Carolina that offer major organ transplant services. As a result, you will have the unique opportunity to deliver anesthesia care for liver, heart, lung, kidney, and pancreas transplant patients.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Transplant Cases\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article>            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"www-somHeader\">Education<\/h2>\nIn addition to clinical experiences, residents have a wide variety of additional educational opportunities including:<\/p>\n<h3>Weekly Conferences<\/h3>\n<p>We offer departmental educational sessions throughout the week. \u00a0Our residents regularly participate in preparatory sessions for the ABA written and oral boards as well as the OSCE exam.\u00a0 Additionally, our residents play an active role in Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Chair\u2019s Conference, and others. \u00a0Regular subspecialty conferences help provide additional exposure to topics such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/point-of-care-ultrasound-curriculum\/\">point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)<\/a>, pediatric anesthesiology and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/tee-experience\/\">transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)<\/a>. We utilize the expertise of our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/directory\/fei-chen\/\">education specialist<\/a> and renowned faculty to incorporate active learning techniques. Our department&#8217;s <a id=\"OWA461ddc97-c733-26ac-3206-bc6774528690\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/research\/teacher-lab\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">TEACHER lab<\/a>\u00a0aims to improve medical education in anesthesiology through the introduction of innovative curriculum and the application of evidence-based instructional practices.<\/p>\n<h3>Journal Clubs<\/h3>\n<p>Our quarterly Journal Club program is geared toward exploring the critical aspects of research study design and manuscript preparation.<\/p>\n<p>Introductory sessions are geared towards new residents and concentrate on research methodology and manuscript preparation. Advanced sessions are geared toward discussing landmark articles in anesthesiology as well as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/research\/\">research<\/a> studies conducted by members of our department. Our program additionally holds Journal Club to benefit residents when the department hosts visiting professors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"www-somHeader\">Sample Rotation Schedule<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21722\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2025\/05\/Sample-Rotation-Schedule-PGY1-CA3-5.5.25-1024x648.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2025\/05\/Sample-Rotation-Schedule-PGY1-CA3-5.5.25-1024x648.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2025\/05\/Sample-Rotation-Schedule-PGY1-CA3-5.5.25-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2025\/05\/Sample-Rotation-Schedule-PGY1-CA3-5.5.25-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2025\/05\/Sample-Rotation-Schedule-PGY1-CA3-5.5.25-600x380.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2025\/05\/Sample-Rotation-Schedule-PGY1-CA3-5.5.25.jpg 1285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Fundamental Clinical Skills &#8211; PGY-1<\/h3>\n<p>Our intern year is a clinical base year where residents will rotate through various medicine, surgical, and pediatric specialties. Additionally, we include anesthesia-related rotations such as chronic pain, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/academic-medicine-rotation\/\">academic medicine rotation<\/a>, and transition to anesthesia. At the end of the clinical base year, residents have the opportunity to be paired with more senior residents to smoothly transition into the anesthesia years of residency.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"www-somHeader\">Resident Wellness<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-18169 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2023\/09\/Family-Day-2-226x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2023\/09\/Family-Day-2-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2023\/09\/Family-Day-2.jpg 332w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/>Our Departmental Wellness Committee was founded in 2015 and is composed of faculty, residents, CRNAs, and support staff. The purpose of the committee is to promote the physical and emotional health and well-being of all departmental members. Activities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anesthesia Family Day, where new CA-1 residents invite their support people to learn firsthand about life as an anesthesia resident through simulation and hands-on experience<\/li>\n<li>Annual class retreats<\/li>\n<li>Regular events such as \u201cThank You Grams\u201d, CrossFit classes, UNC sporting events, and community service activities<\/li>\n<li>Wellness-related Grand Rounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"www-somHeader\">Resident Salary\/Benefits<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Resident salaries and the costs of health\/dental insurance at UNC are listed on the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncmedicalcenter.org\/uncmc\/professional-education-services\/office-of-graduate-medical-education\/benefits-for-residents\/\">Graduate Medical Education site<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>For those residents who complete their PGY-1 (Clinical Base Year) at UNC, USMLE Step 3 exam fees are reimbursed by the department<\/li>\n<li>iPad for use during residency<\/li>\n<li>Resident training license renewal fee<\/li>\n<li>Education fund for purchasing books, educational resources, and attending approved meetings<\/li>\n<li>Travel Awards for residents who present original research at regional and national meetings<\/li>\n<li>The ABA Written Exam fees (Basic and Advanced) are covered by the department for residents scoring &gt; 30th percentile on the In-Training Examination<\/li>\n<li>ASA Annual Membership dues<\/li>\n<li>Basic Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography board examination if passed during residency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Anesthesiology Residency Training Program at the University of North Carolina! Our program meets all the requirements of the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) and is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The mission of our residency is to train outstanding consultant anesthesiologists by providing a diverse, rigorous &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/transplant-cases\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Transplant Cases\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79967,"featured_media":0,"parent":12555,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"layout":"","cellInformation":"","apiCallInformation":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"featured-item":[],"class_list":["post-12564","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","odd"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Program Overview | Department of Anesthesiology<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Outside of structured didactics, journal clubs, and textbook resources, UNC Anesthesiology offers a host 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