University of Maryland Program
About This Program
Our program offers exposucomplex cases in a level 1 trauma center dedicated to serving our metropolitan area. The faculty is dedicated to teaching and mentoring, with fellow opportunities to participate in additional learning opportunities, including SCA ECHO week, national meetings and ECMO workshop. This enables our fellows not only to be clinically strong but also professionally, making them well-prepared for both academic and clinical careers. -
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Seema Prafulla Deshpande, MD, MD
Univ of Maryland Med System
Primary Program Contact
Kierra Smith, MS
Univ of Maryland Med System
Locations
Univ of Maryland Med System
Dept of AnesthesiologyS11C00
22 S Greene St
Baltimore, MD 21201
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
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Gap Experience Requirement
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Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Mar 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 7, 2026 - Apr 29, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.