Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Anesthesiology residency in Los Angeles, CA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Cedars-Sinai four-year categorical anesthesiology residency, created in 2007 and ACGME-accredited, growing to 17 residents per class (61 categorical residents at the time of the Aug 2024 program letter). Clinical volume exceeds 70,000 cases a year at a Level 1 trauma center. The department also runs 26 ACGME fellowship positions annually (cardiothoracic, obstetric, regional/acute pain, pain, critical care) plus liver transplant and advanced clinical anesthesiology positions. Features a longitudinal Leadership Track and LEAP capstone program.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Leadership Track spans CA-1 to CA-3 with the LEAP program (healthcare innovation, process improvement, capstone project) and graduation with distinction; eight track positions were planned for 2025-26, so discuss leadership/QI goals and ask how selection works.
- High volume and acuity: over 70,000 cases per year, more than 95% of operating locations daily, with cardiac, thoracic, transplant, pediatric, neuro and trauma exposure.
- In-house fellowships (26 ACGME positions/yr) give residents early, longitudinal subspecialty training; ask about internal fellowship placement and graduate outcomes (letter cites high board pass rate and graduates staying as attendings).
- Structured education: protected didactics, simulation center days, TrueLearn question bank, Learnly course, mock oral and OSCE exams modeled on the ABA practical.
- Scholarship support: departmental funding to present at ASA, WARC and subspecialty meetings; resident representation in ASA and California Society of Anesthesiologists leadership; advocacy interest aligns well.
- Department contributes to housing stipends, meal fund, exam and licensing fees; confirm current amounts. Verify current program director since the main page notes a search for a permanent director.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Address
- Department of Anesthesiology, 8700 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048
- Phone
- 310-423-1682
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Anesthesiology residency training
Anesthesiology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a clinical base year.
Some programs include the base year; others expect it to be completed separately. Ask which applies.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Anesthesiology residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Anesthesiology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 4 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Anesthesiology residency offer?
The directory records 17 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Anesthesiology residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.