Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Anesthesiology residency in Rochester, MN 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
Mayo Clinic's Rochester, MN anesthesiology residency is a three-year clinical anesthesia program following a transitional internship year, within a department of 200+ staff physicians and 50+ residents. Residents train across two hospitals with more than 109 operating rooms and 40,000+ anesthetics a year, rotating through most fellowship-level subspecialties across 20+ divisions in an anesthesia care team model. Saint Marys is a Level 1 Trauma and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. The page reports a 100% board pass rate and that all residents present at a national conference.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Case mix spans ASA I to VI, from minor cases to ruptured thoracoabdominal aneurysm, with repetition; ask how that volume translates into your CA-1 to CA-3 graded autonomy.
- Saint Marys is both a Level 1 Trauma and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center; emphasise interest in trauma and pediatric anesthesia.
- Rotations touch most fellowship subspecialties across 20+ divisions with multisite electives; come with a specific subspecialty plan and ask about the elective options.
- All residents present at a national conference and travel support is generous; bring a research idea and ask about mentors.
- Team approach with surgeons, including quarterly quality and safety conferences for the whole house of surgery; speak to teamwork and communication.
- Page cites a 100% board pass rate and a pathway to ABA-certified fellowships or private practice; ask for recent fellowship and practice destinations.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Bridget Pulos, M.D.
- Program coordinator
- Lori Vine; Sam Stamos; Dawn Buck (education coordinators)
- Address
- 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905
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 Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) 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 Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Anesthesiology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years after a transitional internship year. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Anesthesiology residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) 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.