How to Apply

Interview Information

Thank you for considering Loyola Medicine for your anesthesiology training. The interview day is planned to be as informative and pleasant as possible. We recognize the time, effort and expense involved in travelling for interviews. As such, and in alignment with national recommendations for interviews, we will be conducting virtual interviews for the upcoming application cycle. Each virtual interview will include a pre-interview social to allow access to converse with current interns and residents and learn more about the program.

On the day of the interview, you will have interviews with several faculty members. You will also have access to current residents and interns to learn what training at Loyola is about. We are also offering resident meet and greet sessions virtually in September. Please conect with us on Facebook or Instagram for the most up to date information including links to join the sessions.

We are looking forward to meeting you during the interview process.
 

The Interview Committee is headed by:

Santhanam Suresh, MD 
Professor and Residency Program Director
Department of Anesthesiology

We are looking forward to meeting you during the interview process.

Department Benefits/Hospital Benefits

The following benefits are currently available to residents and fellows within the department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine. For the most up to date information on current housestaff benefits, please visit Loyola's Graduate Medical Education Webpage here.

• Digital Access to All Required Textbooks free of charge
• Comprehensive Institutional Benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans
• Lab Coats & Laundering
• CME Stipend
• Access to TrueLearn, ASA Toolbox
• Membership in ASA, ISA, and ISMS
• Opportunity for Moonlighting

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does your program accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)? 
A: Yes - limited

Q: Does your program accept visas? 
A: Loyola only accepts ECFMG-sponsored J1 and J2 visas.

Q: Does your program require US clinical experience? 
A: Yes

Q: How much US clinical experience does your program require? 
A: Six months

Q: Does your program accept COMLEX scores? 
A: Yes, we will consider COMLEX or USMLE scores.

Q: By the time of application, do you need us to be fully ECFMG certified? 
A: No

Q: By the time of application, do I need to have completed the Step 2 or Level 2? 
A: For almost all applicants, a Step 2 or Level 2 score is necessary for interview consideration.

Q: Do you have a program application deadline? If yes, what is the cut-off date? 
A: We do not have a deadline. We start screening complete applications almost immediately and offer interviews on a rolling basis. Once all spots are filled, we keep a waitlist but do not offer additional interviews. Earlier submission ensures review while spots are still open.

Q: Do you have any specific requirements for Letters of Recommendation? 
A: Three letters of recommendation are required.

Q: How many years since medical school graduation do you allow? 
A: Two or less

Q: Does your department offer away rotations for medical students? 
A: Yes. Applications are accepted through the Stritch School of Medicine. Visit the Stritch website for more information.

Q: Do away rotators need to signal the program? 
A: In alignment with SAAA recommendations, we ask that all interest students signal the program when applying if interest is high. This includes home (SSOM) students and students doing an away rotation within LUMC's Department of Anesthesiology.

Feel free to contact the Residency Coordinator at 708-216-9169 with any additional questions. Thank you for your interest in our program.

Fitness Center Information

Please follow this link for more information about and a virtual tour of our state-of-the art, full service fitness center. The fitness center is free to residents on certain days of the month, and many opt for a discounted membership.