Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
The Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Anesthesiology residency in Seattle, WA 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
Virginia Mason's anesthesiology residency is the core of its Department of Anesthesiology, which it describes as recognized for innovation and expertise in regional anesthesia and pain medicine and as a leader in cardiac, neuro, obstetric anesthesia, critical care, echocardiography, quality improvement and health care economics. Training includes subspecialty work at Virginia Mason plus off-site rotations at Swedish Medical Center (obstetrics, over 11,000 deliveries in 2019), Seattle Children's Hospital (pediatrics) and Harborview Medical Center (Level 1 trauma/critical care), with a flexible elective month. The program calls itself moderately sized and resident-centered, uses a Learning and Simulation Center, the Anesthesia Toolbox and TrueLearn. Graduates go on to fellowships and private practice groups.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Lead with regional anesthesia and perioperative pain: the department states this as its signature expertise, so ask about block volume, ultrasound-guided and perineural catheter training.
- Ask how the TEE (2D and 3D transesophageal echo) and complex airway training are built into cardiac and neurosurgical rotations.
- Show interest in the outside rotations: Swedish obstetrics (11,000+ deliveries in 2019), Seattle Children's and Harborview Level 1 trauma give a broad case mix in a moderately sized program.
- Mention quality improvement and health care economics, which the department lists among its strengths, if you have QI or systems interests.
- Ask about elective-month options at Virginia Mason and other institutions and how graduates have matched into fellowships and Pacific Northwest private groups.
- Ask about the Learning and Simulation Center sessions, which include intraoperative emergencies and disclosing errors to families.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Brooks Ohlson, MD
- Address
- Graduate Medical Education, M.S. H8-GME, 925 Seneca Street, Seattle, WA 98101
- Phone
- 206-341-1298
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 Virginia Mason Franciscan Health 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 Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Anesthesiology residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Anesthesiology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a clinical base year; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health 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 Virginia Mason Franciscan Health 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.