Class of 2024

Medical School: Michigan State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: As a life-long Spartan (Go Green), choosing the University of Michigan was simultaneously the easiest and most difficult decision of my young professional career. On one hand, my avid MSU sports fan inner-monologue told me I could never wear that off-tone yellow known as maize. On the other hand, through an away rotation as a medical student, it was readily apparent that the University of Michigan was the premier anesthesiology program in the state, region (Midwest), and even the country. From approachable faculty/staff to extraordinarily complex patient cases, well-established anesthesiology education series, and excellent work-life balance in a unique city — the University of Michigan was the clear choice to build the foundation of my future career.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: I chose the University of Michigan as I was looking for an academic program with advanced clinical cases and volume that would prepare me for anything after residency. In addition, the department seemed extremely friendly and supportive as a whole, which I definitely felt on my interview day. This sentiment was prevalent when I spoke to other applicants on the trail, as well as residents at other programs, which I felt was pretty unique to the University of Michigan. The resident HOA is also an important thing to consider, as we are afforded many benefits that are not as common at other programs.

Medical School: University of Louisville

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: I chose the University of Michigan because it offers world-class anesthesiology training in an environment that fosters continual learning, teamwork, and resident well-being. The faculty and staff that make up the Department of Anesthesiology are always kind, supportive, and willing to take the extra step to facilitate residents achieving their personal and professional goals.

Medical School: University of Michigan

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: I chose Michigan for the opportunity to train at a world-class clinical and research institution, which also embodies a culture of collective striving for excellence, teamwork, and support.

Medical School: Chicago Medical School

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: The people and the unique educational experiences. Plus, Ann Arbor is a great city to live in.

Medical School: Michigan State University

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: The people, the culture, the depth of women as anesthesia faculty, the educational opportunities!

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Medical School: University of Toledo

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: The incredible people and diverse patient population!

Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Medical School: University of Michigan

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: It checked all my boxes: top training program, inclusive and collaborative learning environment, fun city (can’t beat football Saturdays or Zingerman’s fried chicken sandwich), and affordable cost of living.

Medical School: University of Michigan

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: I chose to stay at U-M because of the people and the culture. Being able to train at an institution whose leadership is nationally recognized for their contributions to the field while simultaneously (along with the staff) fostering a true sense of family and community was the most attractive thing to me. Although I've been at U-M for all of my training along each step, I've thoroughly considered branching out but have yet to find a place like this. Additionally, I felt that the commitment to enhancing diversity in the field, under the direct leadership of our accomplished chair, Dr. George A. Mashour, was both genuine and proactive — which was apparent with the appointment of Dr. Matt Wixson as associate chair for diversity, as well as the creation of RADAR (Raising Anesthesia Diversity & Anti-Racism).

Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: It was important to me that I complete my training at an institution with amazing learning opportunities as well as support for research. It also doesn't hurt that the Ann Arbor area is an awesome place to live.