AnesthesiologyUniversity Based

University of Missouri-Columbia Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.

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About University of Missouri-Columbia Program

ACGME code
0402811078
Program director
Frederick O'Donnell
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
471
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Missouri-Columbia Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 471 applications and invited about 8.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
8.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates43%
  • US DO graduates48%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women10%
  • Men90%
  • White95%
  • Asian5%

Contact and location

Program director
Frederick O'Donnell
Program coordinator
Beth Shepard
Coordinator phone
(573) 884-3466
Sponsoring institution
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

University Hospital DC005.00 Columbia, MO 65212 Open in Google Maps

University of Missouri-Columbia Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Missouri-Columbia Program sponsor visas?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is University of Missouri-Columbia Program IMG-friendly?

About 10% of residents at University of Missouri-Columbia Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does University of Missouri-Columbia Program offer?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program offers 4 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Missouri-Columbia Program?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program received 471 applications and interviewed about 8.7% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program located?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program is located at University Hospital DC005.00 Columbia, MO 65212. Its sponsoring institution is University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Missouri-Columbia Program?

The program director is Frederick O'Donnell. The program coordinator, Beth Shepard, is the usual contact for application questions.

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