How to Apply

Anesthesiology Residency Application Process

The Anesthesiology Residency program at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a four-year program. We offer 6 categorical positions each year.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your application through ERAS. The program director reviews credentials and selects applicants to receive interview invitations. Final selection of residents is by committee, based upon the application and interview. We will accept applications in October 2023 via ERAS for the 24-25 academic year. St. Joseph's will accept but not sponsor J-1 Visa's.

The requirements for application are:

• Dean's Letter (not required to receive an interview invitation)
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Official USMLE/COMLEX Step 1 Score
• Personal Statement
• Transcript
• Curriculum Vitae
• ECFMG Status Report

Factors important in the resident selection process include:

• Academic qualifications
• Dependability, responsibility, maturity, courtesy, confidence
• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Sense of humor and work ethic
• US clinical experience
• Application from the Central Valley of California will be strongly considered