The University of Oklahoma Department of Anesthesiology offers an American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)– and Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)–accredited residency program designed to provide a comprehensive continuum of clinical education and hands-on experience. Spanning from the Clinical Base Year (PGY-1) through the CA-3 year (PGY-4), our program prepares physicians for independent practice while fostering lifelong professional growth. The curriculum is structured in accordance with ABA requirements to ensure rigorous and well-rounded training.
Our residency participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and offers 16 categorical positions per year. The PGY-1 year is carefully tailored to build a strong clinical foundation in critical care and procedure-based disciplines. This foundational year is completed at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.
Clinical Anesthesia training (PGY-2 through PGY-4) takes place on the campus of the University of Oklahoma Health Center and its affiliated institutions, including OU Health Medical Center, OU Health Children's Hospital, Oklahoma City VA Medical Center, OU Health Surgery Center, and the Peggy and Charles Stephenson Cancer Center. These diverse clinical environments ensure broad exposure to surgical, obstetric, pediatric, oncologic, and critically ill patient populations.
Anesthesiologists are integral to the care of surgical, obstetric, and critically ill patients. Their responsibilities extend well beyond the operating room to include preoperative assessment, perioperative pain management, non-operating room anesthesia, and intensive care medicine. Reflecting this scope of practice, our training program is intentionally broad and experiential, combining high-acuity clinical exposure with scholarly development. We are committed to cultivating not only technically skilled clinicians, but also thoughtful physician-scholars capable of integrating advances in medical science into everyday practice.
We offer CA-4 (PGY-5) Pain Medicine and Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship programs for graduates seeking advanced subspecialty training.
We view residency as the beginning of a lifelong journey of education and professional growth. We seek candidates who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, strong ethical character, humanistic values, and the dedication required to thrive in a rigorous and rewarding environment.
Beyond training, residents enjoy life in Oklahoma City—a vibrant and growing metropolitan area known for its cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, diverse dining, and family-friendly communities. Affordable housing, reasonable commute times, and highly rated schools make it an exceptional place to live, work, and train.
