Thank you for your interest in our residency program. We’re excited to share details about the truly outstanding training experience you will receive as a resident in the Department of Anesthesiology at Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine.

The majority of residents’ training is spent at Temple University Hospital (TUH), the main campus of the Temple Health system. TUH is a nationally-recognized level I trauma center with a high volume of critical trauma patients. We also host a robust transplant service, which includes heart, lung, liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants. Our lung transplant program is one of the most active and experienced in the nation, and it has been ranked #1 nationally for eight consecutive years. Our experience on labor and delivery provides us with exposure to high-risk and medically complex parturients that require interdisciplinary care with our outstanding obstetrics colleagues.

While most time is spent at TUH, our training is enhanced by rotations at Jeanes Hospital, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. Both TUH and Jeanes Hospital have a high volume of orthopedic, vascular, and general surgery cases, which provide ample opportunities for honing regional anesthesia skills. In the CA-2 and CA-3 years, residents rotate through the renowned Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children for a comprehensive pediatric experience.

For those wishing to pursue fellowship training, Temple Anesthesiology has an outstanding track record of placement into nationally recognized fellowship programs across all major subspecialities of anesthesiology, including cardiothoracic, pediatrics, obstetrics, chronic pain, regional/acute pain, and critical care.

Philadelphia is a lively city with a relatively low cost of living accompanied by rich attractions including iconic art, “America’s most historic square mile,” year-round sporting events, an acclaimed culinary scene, and world-class museums. If you’re looking to explore outside the city limits, Philadelphia’s central location in the Mid-Atlantic region provides convenient access to other east coast cities, the Jersey Shore, Pocono Mountains, and more! As a residency group, we enjoy our annual whitewater rafting trip in the Poconos, our fall paintball outing, Phillies games, our annual Department holiday party, and numerous happy hours.

Our residents are a diverse group, coming from many different backgrounds and geographic areas. We are in a variety of life stages – some of us are single and enjoying life in the city, others live in the suburbs with their children and enjoy an easy commute. All of our differences help to make us a stronger group at the end of the day. And if you were to ask us, the people make our program what it is.

Thank you for your interest, and good luck!

Jil Decker, MD, and Wilton Robinson, MD
Chief Residents