AnesthesiologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Kansas (Wichita) Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Wichita, Kansas, sponsored by University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita).

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About University of Kansas (Wichita) Program

ACGME code
0401922051
Program director
James Walker
Location
Wichita, Kansas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
464
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Kansas (Wichita) Program is a community-based university affiliated Anesthesiology residency program in Wichita, Kansas, sponsored by University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita). It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 464 applications and invited about 18.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Anesthesiology interview rate of 16.4%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Anesthesiology program has 4%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
18.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates43%
  • US DO graduates57%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women14%
  • Men86%
  • White95%

Contact and location

Program director
James Walker
Program coordinator
Nilufer Schlesselman
Coordinator phone
(316) 268-6147
Sponsoring institution
University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita)

Department of Anesthesiology 929 N. St. Francis, Room 8074 Wichita, KS 67214 Open in Google Maps

University of Kansas (Wichita) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Kansas (Wichita) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Kansas (Wichita) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Kansas (Wichita) Program IMG-friendly?

University of Kansas (Wichita) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Kansas (Wichita) Program offer?

University of Kansas (Wichita) Program offers 5 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Kansas (Wichita) Program?

University of Kansas (Wichita) Program received 464 applications and interviewed about 18.3% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Kansas (Wichita) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Kansas (Wichita) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Kansas (Wichita) Program located?

University of Kansas (Wichita) Program is located at Department of Anesthesiology 929 N. St. Francis, Room 8074 Wichita, KS 67214. Its sponsoring institution is University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita).

Who is the program director of University of Kansas (Wichita) Program?

The program director is James Walker. The program coordinator, Nilufer Schlesselman, is the usual contact for application questions.