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Lana Schiro

Anesthesiology Residency Program Manager
(504) 842-3161
laschiro@ochsner.org

CentralApp

This year we will be using CentralApp (CentralApp) in addition to ERAS for our review process.

CentralApp was started as a low-cost alternative to ERAS in plastic surgery 5 years ago and it is now used specialty wide (Learn More). We are piloting this platform with the hope that in future years we can remove the financial barriers created by progressive application fee structures of ERAS. As you will see from the questions, CentralApp also promotes holistic application review by focusing on quality application content rather than quantity. There is no cost for you to use CentralApp.

Upon accessing CentralApp, you will be instructed to create a secure account that will be verified by your medical school dean's office, who will submit your transcripts and MSPE directly through the portal. Letters of recommendation should be requested through CentralApp in order for you to have a complete application for us to review. The Match will remain with the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Please direct any questions about the application to HELP@accessgme.com

Students are required to take either USMLE steps 1 and 2 or COMLEX 1 and 2 prior to the interview season. Our program will rely heavily on program signals to gauge resident interest in our program. It is unlikely an applicant will receive an interview if they have not signaled our program.

ERAS

No supplemental materials are required for the MyERAS application. Students are required to take either USMLE steps 1 and 2 or COMLEX 1 and 2 prior to the interview season. Our program will rely heavily on program signals to gauge resident interest in our program. It is unlikely an applicant will receive an interview if they have not signaled our program.

2024 MyERAS application information

Guidance from the Association of Anesthesiology Core Program Directors Council on how applicants should approach this year’s application process