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Anesthesiology Residency Program

Anesthesiology Residency Program

Launch your anesthesiology career in Boston at Tufts Medical Center

The Anesthesiology Residency Program at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston is a four-year, ACGME-accredited training path for future leaders in both academic medicine and private practice. We combine early hands-on experience, strong mentorship and deep subspecialty exposure to help residents grow into confident, capable consultants.

Grounded in the clinical and academic mission of Tufts Medical Center, our program delivers high-acuity, high-volume experience in adult, pediatric, cardiac, obstetric and critical care anesthesiology—all under one roof. Many graduates pursue top fellowships across the country, including our own Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellowship and Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Fellowship.

Why train in anesthesiology at Tufts Medical Center:

  • Early exposure to complex surgical cases and anesthesia subspecialties
  • Strong mentorship in a medium-sized program with a collaborative culture
  • Rotations at leading Boston hospitals, including Boston Children’s and Brigham and Women’s
  • Built-in research support and personalized career development
  • Focus on clinical excellence, leadership, wellness and lifelong learning

The Tufts Medical Center residency provides the training, support and real-world experience you need to build a successful career in anesthesiology. Our graduates leave confident, board-ready and prepared to lead in a variety of care settings.

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Maurice “Frankie” Joyce, MD, EdM, FASA
Program Director
What sets the Tufts Medical Center anesthesiology residency apart
60+
Anesthesiology residency training
Years
12
Accepted each year for PGY1-PGY4
Categorial residents

From your first months as a CA-1, you’ll gain real-world experience with complex, high-acuity cases in cardiac, obstetric, neuro, vascular and critical care anesthesiology. Early exposure helps build confidence, decision-making skills and clinical depth from the start.

Our faculty are more than clinical experts—they’re dedicated teachers and mentors. You’ll train side by side with anesthesiologists who invest in your growth, support your career goals and create a collaborative learning environment where feedback is valued.

As a medium-sized program, we offer the best of both worlds: the resources of a major academic center and the close-knit support of a smaller training environment. You’ll benefit from personalized attention, strong peer relationships and direct access to faculty mentors who are deeply invested in your success.

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