Applicants
Application Requirements
Foreign medical graduates interested in the fellowship must provide documentation that they graduated from a medical school accepted by the World Health Organization (WHO), successfully completed a residency in anesthesiology and hold an unrestricted license to practice medicine in their country of residence.
The Department of Anesthesiology accepts non-U.S. graduates and will sponsor only H1-B visas.
Interested applicants must submit these required documents as a combined pdf file in the following order to Renee Farrell (vfarrell@uthsc.edu) Trauma Fellowship Program Manager:
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement
- Two current reference letters
- Copy of medical school diploma
- Copy of anesthesiology degree
- Copy of Current medical license
- Copy of USMLE Step 1, 2, and 3 Transcripts
- Copy of ECFMG Certification
- Documentation supporting citizenship status (if applicable)
Internal Extra Pay options: $100/hr
Academic Qualifications
- Completion of an anesthesiology residency program
- Must have 3 years clinical anesthesia training and 1 year internship
- Strong performance in medical school and residency training
- USMLE/COMLEX scores Steps 1, 2, 3
- ECFMG Certification (if applicable)
Clinical Experience & Skills
- Competence in general anesthesia and perioperative management
- Experience in advanced anesthetic techniques relevant to the fellowship (e.g., regional anesthesia, cardiac anesthesia, critical care, etc.)
- Strong procedural skills, including ultrasound-guided techniques
- Competency in crisis management and teamwork in high-acuity situations
Professionalism & Work Ethic
- Strong letters of recommendation
- History of professionalism, reliability, and ethical behavior
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Research & Academic Contributions (if applicable)
- Prior research experience in anesthesiology or related fields
- Participation in clinical trials, quality improvement projects, or patient safety initiatives
- Interest in pursuing academic anesthesiology
Personal & Interpersonal Qualities
- Strong motivation and passion for the subspecialty
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Leadership and teaching abilities
- Adaptability, resilience, and emotional intelligence
- Well-articulated career goals aligned with the fellowship program’s strengths
Other Considerations
- Commitment to the program’s mission (e.g., interest in teaching residents and working with underserved populations)
- Fit with the program’s culture and values