Anesthesiology

The Anesthesiology and Pain Management Residency Program prefers the following credentials:

• Demonstrated excellence in the basic sciences and an ability and aptitude in clinical medicine
• Demonstrated interest in patient care, teaching, community service and research

Both MDs and DOs are accepted into our program. If you are a DO that meets all other requirements, we encourage you to apply through the ERAS. Please review requirements below in our Application section. The program uses only Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to process and review applications from the candidate pool.

Residency Interview Days are Saturday, November 11, 2023 and Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Welcome From the Program Director

It is my pleasure to introduce you to the Anesthesiology and Pain Management Residency Program at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, one of the oldest and continually accredited programs in the nation.

We offer a strictly four years categorical Anesthesiology program, that has recently received a ten-year approval cycle from the ACGME/Anesthesiology Residency Review Committee with zero citations! This is indeed a rare feat in graduate medical education anywhere in the U.S., something we are very proud of. The success of our program depends on recruiting residents and faculty of the highest caliber, who are committed to excellence in patient care and education, as well as a commitment to carry out the mission of Cook County Hospital, one of the oldest and best institutions that cares for all citizens regardless of their ability to pay.

Our residency program offers training to 36 outstanding residents: nine per academic year. We offer the clinical base year here on site, with rotations on Surgical and General Medicine services. Also, the year offers rotations in Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Medical Critical Care, Surgical Critical Care, Medical Consult and Anesthesiology. The clinical Anesthesiology rotations take place primarily at John H. Stroger, Jr Hospital of Cook County, with two additional Pediatric Anesthesiology rotations and an advanced cardiology rotation at Advocate Christ Medical Center in suburban Oak Lawn, Illinois, and a new rotation at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in downtown Chicago.

Our program offers exceptional training in all subspecialties of Anesthesiology, with outstanding training in regional anesthesia, trauma anesthesia, high risk OB, vascular, cardiac, pain, airway and neuroanesthesia. Our graduates have an outstanding record in achieving board certification as well as placement in highly desired fellowships, including pain, regional, pediatric and critical care programs. Many of our graduates accept academic positions throughout the nation.

We are very proud of our program and proud to care for the sickest and neediest of our citizens. I invite you to find out more about us and our program by contacting or visiting us in Chicago.

Piotr C. Al-Jindi, MD
Anesthesiology Residency Program Director
[email protected]
(312) 864-1900

Welcome From the Chief Residents

As chief residents, we welcome your interest in the Anesthesiology Residency Program at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital, a facility filled with honor and tradition.

Located in the heart of the Illinois Medical District, the hospital is surrounded by a rich academic milieu and regularly accepts transfers of highly complex cases from the region, contributing to your clinical maturation. Cook County Hospital was home to the first trauma and burn center in the U.S. We carry on a tradition of excellence in both variety and acuity of cases including complex airways, unusual and fascinating pathophysiology, and of course a plethora of trauma from across the Chicagoland area. As was always the case, we treat any and all patients that come through our doors, regardless of their ability to pay. Despite the fast-paced and high-pressure nature of our work, we maintain the highest standards of education, remain at the forefront of technological innovation and enjoy a very collegial environment in a resident-friendly atmosphere.

In addition to clinical training, the program has a solid academic foundation, which continues to evolve under the guidance of highly interested faculty with a focus on the most up-to-date and evidence-based practices. Our board pass rate is excellent, due in no small part to the attentiveness and solicitude of our attendings. We frequently host guest speakers from institutions across the country whose expertise enriches and informs our practice.

In summary, this program allows you the opportunity to care for an underprivileged and complex, but highly appreciative patient population. The location, patients and trauma center present a vast array of clinical experiences that help build a solid background in anesthesiology. With us, you will gain excellent and well-rounded experience, preparing you for any practice setting or subspecialty fellowship training you choose.

Please do not hesitate to contact either of us for more information.

Ihuoma Mike-Elechi 
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Tiefu Cheng
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