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FAQs

How hard is it to match anesthesia as a do? ›

DO seniors had a match rate into anesthesiology of 48.3%, and a fill rate of 15.2%. A total of 127 international medical graduates (IMGs) matched into the specialty.

Around 100% of positions are filled during the main match and near nothing left for the SOAP. Anesthesiology is enough competitive specialty with a high percent of matched US MDs, relatively high mean scores of matched candidates, and 89%,78%,50% match rates among interviewed US MDs, DOs, and IMGs respectively.

There is no universal number of residency interviews required to land you a spot, but typically candidates may have up to 10 interviews during the match process.

Less than 40% of all candidates who applied to an anesthesiology program matched in 2023 (Figure 1). Neurology, positions offered increased 10% between 2019 and 2023. “Since 2004, anesthesiology residency programs have filled more than 90% of positions each year.

While it's true that failing USMLE Step 1 is a BIG deal in ANY specialty, 2/3 of Anesthesia residency programs MAY still consider you if you've failed Step 1/Step 2. So, if you've failed an exam, you can still apply.

Since anesthesiologists frequently perform simple calculations in their daily work, arithmetic skills are essential. These calculations involve figuring out medication dosages according to a patient's weight and health, calculating infusion rates, and keeping an eye on vital signs.

Every year admission to the anesthesia program becomes more competitive as hundreds of qualified applicants compete for 30-35 positions. Well-qualified applicants should: Possess a BSN and/or MSN degree with a grade point average greater than a 3.5 on a 4-point scale. Earn “A” grades in completed science courses.

Average salary

Anesthesiologists can make up to $663,000 as a top earner, or a little as $113,000 for those beginning their careers. This can be influenced by several factors, including education and experience.

Anesthesiologists are paid so much because they have a really important job that leaves little room for error. The average salary of an anesthesiologist is $409,200 per year in the United States. Anesthesiologists also concentrate on pain management and critical care medicine.

If you have 5 interviews – 7 is better. Once you're past 8, you should feel pretty good about matching but there is still a 10% chance you don't match as a U.S. IMG and a 20% chance you don't match as a Non-U.S. IMG. At RIQ, our candidates match at an 80% rate – which is equivalent to getting 8 interviews.

Is 10 interviews enough to match? ›

The probability of matching is related to the number of contiguous ranks. For allopathic and osteopathic senior medical students, the probability of matching is 80% at around 6–7 contiguous ranks and becomes > 95% at around 11–12. Therefore, the typical applicant should aim for 11–12 interviews.

Anesthesiology is moderately competitive, in part due to having so many programs and positions available. In part due to the volume of applications, anesthesiology residency programs use standardized screens to “weed out” applicants.

The overall competitiveness level of anesthesiology is Medium to High for a U.S. senior. With a Step 1 score of 200, the probability of matching is 55%. With a Step 1 score of >240, the probability is 95%.

General Surgery is a moderately DO-friendly specialty. It has a high match rate of 62% and a low % of spots filled by DOs(12%)

The most competitive medical specialties are characterized by high demand, limited residency slots, and intense training requirements. Specialties such as Dermatology, Neurosurgery, and Plastic Surgery often top this list due to their high compensation, impactful work, and the specialized skill set required.

The table below displays statistics on research experiences, publications, work experiences, and volunteer experiences for all active first-year residents in 2021-22, by specialty. For example, the average number of research experiences for 2021-22 first-year residents entering Anesthesiology was 3.0.

A medical doctor (MD) or a doctor of osteopathy (DO) can become an anesthesiologist. After medical school, the next step is an internship, then a hospital residency in anesthesia. They may also have extra training in a subspecialty.