How to apply for an anesthesiology residency at Tufts Medical Center

If you’re considering applying to the anesthesiology residency at Tufts Medical Center, this page will guide you through the application process, required materials, and interview details. We’re committed to making the process clear and straightforward, so you can focus on showing us your passion and qualifications. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about applying, including special requirements for international applicants and what to expect during interviews. If you have any questions, our program coordinator is here to help.

Application process

All applicants must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applications are reviewed from September through October each year. Virtual interviews take place from late October through mid-January.

Residency positions are offered through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), following the official Main Residency Match timeline.

Required application materials

To be considered, submit the following documents via ERAS:

• Completed application
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) or dean’s letter
• Medical school transcript
• USMLE or COMLEX scores (competitive scores recommended)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• ECFMG certification (if applicable)
• A gold or silver signal

If you have any questions about applying, contact our program coordinator, Erin Elliott.

Additional requirements for international applicants

International candidates must meet all general requirements and also:

• Have ECFMG certification
• Hold a J-1 visa or U.S. permanent resident status

Please note: H1B visas are not accepted for this program.

Interview details

Interviews for the 2025–2026 cycle will be conducted virtually via Zoom. Candidates invited for interviews will be notified through Thalamus and can schedule a convenient time.

Interview sessions are available in the morning and afternoon. During your interview, you will meet:

• The residency program director
• The department chair
• Three faculty anesthesiologists
• A chief resident

This offers a thorough introduction to our program and community.

We also offer an optional in-person second look event in February after the virtual interview season ends. More information about this will be shared with all interviewed applicants.

Resident wellness + community support at Tufts Medical Center anesthesiology

Anesthesiology residency can be tough, both mentally and physically. That’s why at Tufts Medical Center, we’ve created a close-knit community where residents support each other every step of the way. Our faculty is here to offer personal mentorship and guidance in a welcoming, down-to-earth environment.

Taking care of ourselves is really important here. Throughout the year, residents, faculty, and the department organize fun activities to help everyone unwind and connect. Some of our favorites have been:

• Whale watching in Boston Harbor
• Yoga and group fitness classes
• Pick-up basketball games
• Outdoor ropes courses
• Picnics along the Charles River

We also get together monthly for social events at local spots. These moments to relax and hang out help build friendships and remind us that we’re more than just colleagues — we’re a community. That’s what makes life at Tufts Medical Center so special.

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Recent anesthesiology residency graduates + career paths

Explore the career paths of our recent anesthesiology residency graduates. Our alumni pursue a variety of opportunities,s including fellowships, academic roles and private practice. This diversity reflects the comprehensive training and support they receive during residency.

2025

• Amos Alcius, DO – Fellowship
• John Michael Castillo, MD – Fellowship
• Renan Ferrufino-Rosales, MD – Academic practice
• Ifeanyi Ikwuanusi, MD – Private practice
• Ihiechi Ohia-Enyia, MD – Fellowship
• Kunal Sampat, MD – Academic practice
• Abigail Schrang, MD – Academic practice
• Leor Shalot, DO – Private practice
• Gabriel Stapleton, MD – Fellowship
• Lok Wan Erick Yeung, DO – Fellowship

2024

• Georges Abi Roustom, MD – Fellowship
• Anthony D'Auria, DO – Academic practice
• Rhiannon Kathleen Guzman, MD – Academic practice
• David Oh, MD – Fellowship
• Sreekrishna Pokuri, MD, MBA – Fellowship
• Jasmine Robinson, MD – Academic practice
• Eduardo Soares Cirne De Toledo, MD – Academic practice
• Alex Wang, DO, MPH – Fellowship
• Eddison Williams, MD – Private practice
• Waldo Zamor, MD – Private practice

2023

• Mahmoud Abdelghaffar, MD – Academic practice
• Mohammed Al-Zarah, MBChB – Fellowship
• Zhargal Bimbev, MD – Academic practice
• Claudia Bruguera-Torres, MD – Fellowship
• Sandre Cheng, MD – Academic practice
• Mohammad Dahlawi, MBBS – Fellowship
• Joshua Hubert, DO – Fellowship
• Li Lin, MD – Academic practice
• Natalia Stamas, MD – Academic practice
• Xiaobin Wang, MD – Academic practice

2022

• Alaa Basura, MBBS – Fellowship
• Wei Chen, MD – Academic practice
• Luis Fernando Gonzalez Ciccarelli, MD – Fellowship
• Manoj Jagtiani, MD – Fellowship
• Eugene Kim, MD, JD – Fellowship
• Xianying Liu, Mmed – Fellowship
• Mehrak Moaddab, MD, MPH – Fellowship
• Jordan Piazza, MD – Private practice
• Sonika Seth, DO – Fellowship
• David Snyder, MD – Fellowship

Anesthesiology residents at Tufts Medical Center: Future leaders in patient care + innovation

Our residents are the heart of the Tufts Anesthesiology Residency Program. They bring diverse backgrounds, strong commitment, and a shared passion for advancing patient care. Through rigorous training, personalized mentorship, and hands-on experience, they develop the skills and confidence to become the next generation of leaders in anesthesiology.

Nationally recognized faculty leading anesthesiology training

Our anesthesiology faculty at Tufts Medical Center are not only accomplished clinicians and educators but also dedicated mentors who shape the next generation of anesthesiologists. Their leadership spans critical care, education, perioperative medicine and pain management — and they play an active role in resident training, career development and wellness.

• John Adam Reich, MD – Department Chair & Vice Chair for Critical Care
• Penny Liu, MD – Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs
• Maurice Joyce, MD, EdM – Residency Program Director & Vice Chair for Education
• Konstantin Balonov, MD – Vice Chair for Perioperative Services
• Elena Brasoveanu, MD – Vice Chair of Clinical Operations
• Aman Kalra, MD – Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs & Director, Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Frederick C. Cobey, MD, MPH – Director, Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology
• Wilfred L. Hynes, MD – Director, Chronic Pain Management
• Dan Drzymalski, MD – Director, OB/GYN Anesthesiology
• Stephanie Principe-Marrero, MD – Director, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
• Mark S. Lewis, MD – Director, Center for Perioperative Assessment
• Benjamin Moor, MD – Director, Quincy Pain Management & Associate Residency Program Director
• Monique Marin-Santoni, MD – Chair, Clinical Competency Committee & Associate Residency Program Director
• John Fox, MD – Chair, Program Evaluation Committee
• Luca Bigatello, MD – Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine

We’re proud of the collaborative, invested team that makes up our anesthesiology department. Each faculty member contributes to the strength of our residency program through teaching, mentoring and leading by example.