Thank you for your interest in the IU School of Medicine Anesthesiology Residency program! We are thrilled that you want to learn more about our program and all that the great city of Indianapolis has to offer. As the oldest anesthesiology residency in the state of Indiana, our training opportunities for residents are unparalled. We are one of the largest, oldest and most respected programs in the country. Our program was first accredited by the ACGME in 1973 when Robert K. Stoelting, MD, was chair. The program and department pride themselves on their rich history of training and producing excellent clinical anesthesia consultants that choose to go on to practice in both academic and private practice groups across the United States.
If you are looking for a wide breadth and depth of anesthesia that will prepare you for anything that wheels through those OR doors, IU School of Medicine can be your home. As Indiana’s primary academic institution, all complex cases and comorbidities filter their way to Indianapolis at the five tertiary care hospitals we cover. Complex cancers, transplants (liver, kidney, pancreas, multi-visceral, heart and lung), high volume level I pediatric and adult trauma, high-risk OB, and four months of pediatric anesthesia will provide a wide scope of anesthesia practice. Additionally, we offer many non-clinical opportunities outside of the OR to help with board preparation. Journal club, a transition to practice rotation near graduation, and comprehensive didactics are but a few. Residents all participate in scholarly activities and many present yearly at both national and regional conferences with paid attendance, travel and lodging covered by our department.
Despite the fact we are one of the largest anesthesia programs in the country, every resident continues to have a voice. Leadership positions such as moonlighting coordinator, social media organizer, wellness leader and intermural coordinator are but a few of the positions we offer. Additional advantages to the program include free parking, funds for on-call meals, over $500 textbook allowance and free TrueLearn membership. As of 2025, the program will now cover the full cost of the BASIC exam!
As an anesthesia resident at IU School of Medicine, you have plenty of time to enjoy the Indianapolis area! Indianapolis provides a Midwest city with plenty of options to keep busy. We have many sports teams to cheer on including the playoff-bound Fever, recent NBA finalist Pacers and Indianapolis Colts (we may return to our former glory at some point). Not only is our program family friendly, but the city offers many options for the kiddos! Attractions like the Indianapolis Zoo, the world’s largest Children’s Museum, and the 27.1-mile long Monon Trail offer many opportunities to share time with the family. Residents have many living locations with manageable commutes including downtown, Zionsville, Carmel, Fishers, Whitestown and Greenwood. We also can’t forget about the Indianapolis 500 which provides many days of concerts and festivities around Memorial Day. Whether you are looking to spend time with family, going out with friends to enjoy a beer or looking for a way to get some exercise, you will feel at home in Indianapolis.
We hope you are as excited about our program as we are and look forward to meeting you soon!
Matthew Gunter, DO, Hem Joshi, MD, PhD, and Reese Miller, MD
