Anesthesiology Residency
Overview of the Program
The Anesthesiology Residency Program at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School cultivates, trains, and mentors anesthesiology residents to achieve success in both their professional and personal lives. Residents are exposed to diverse cases and graduate from the program with a tremendous clinical experience that prepares them to be expert consultants in anesthesiology.
The program has a long track record of high-quality didactic education with protected time each week for the residents and a successful board pass rate. Most importantly, the department has a strong record of sub-specialty fellowship placement and successful job placement in top practices locally and around the country. Our program also hosts 5 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-approved fellowship training positions in adult cardiothoracic anesthesiology and interventional pain management.
Throughout our 20 years, we have successfully recruited talented faculty with diverse interests and attracted superb residents. Our residency program was awarded ongoing full accreditation for an additional 4-year term beginning in 2011.
Curriculum / Clinical Training
Intern - Postgraduate Year (PGY1) is the Transitional Year and includes American Board of Anesthesiology Requirements.
Clinical Anesthesia (CA)1 Rotations includes the Introduction to Anesthesiology. The first two months are dedicated to a robust clinical and didactic orientation program. Residents begin clinical training where they are paired with either a one-on-one attending or a senior resident. Each day ends with formal didactics to emphasize and reinforce fundamental academic topics. You will continue to solidify your foundations while gaining autonomy after this month. Residents do not take any calls during this time.
The rest of the year consists of 11, four-week rotations. Rotations includes cardiac anesthesia, vascular anesthesia, pain medicine, surgical ICU, post anesthesia care unit(PACU) and ambulatory preoperative evaluation clinic (PAT).
A typical rotation schedule is outlined below:
Intern PGY1 |
CA1 Rotations |
CA2 Rotations |
CA3 Rotations |
|---|---|---|---|
| SICU (8 weeks) | Introduction to anesthesiology months (8 weeks | Cardiac anesthesia (4-8 weeks) | Regional anesthesia (4 weeks) |
| Emergency Medicine (4 weeks) | General Anesthesiology (24 weeks) | Pediatric anesthesia (4 weeks) | Pediatric anesthesia (4 weeks) |
| Internal Medicine (12 weeks) | Pain Medicine (4 weeks) | Neuro anesthesia (4 weeks) | Pain Medicine (4 weeks) |
| General Anesthesiology (4 weeks) | Cardiac (0-4 weeks) | Vascular anesthesia (4 weeks) | Neuro anesthesia (4 weeks) |
| Pediatrics (4 weeks) | Obstetric anesthesia (0-4 weeks) | Thoracic anesthesia (0-4 weeks) | Thoracic anesthesia (4 weeks) |
| Cardiology (4 weeks) | Perioperative Medicine/Pre-op Evaluation Clinic (4 weeks) | ENT anesthesia (2 weeks) | Obstetrics anesthesia (4-6 weeks) |
| Pulmonology (4 weeks) | Vacation (4 weeks) | PACU (2 weeks) | Night Float (3pm – 9pm) |
| ENT (4 weeks) | Vacation (4 weeks) | PACU (2 weeks) | |
| Elective (4 weeks) | Elective (2 weeks) | ||
| Vacation (4 weeks) | Vacation (4 weeks) |
Resident Advocacy
Sumeet Prasad - NJSSA Resident Delegate – Executive Committee
ASA Resident Delegate - State of N.J.
Our resident representative for the New Jersey State Society of Anesthesiologists (NJSSA) is pending announcement. NJSSA represents and supports NJ anesthesiologists both on the local and national level. One of his main initiatives as your representative is our commitment to supporting NJ’s anesthesiology residents and fellows during your training and beyond.
- Peter Nelson, DO (CA3) - Representative: Graduate Medical Education
- Kevaughn Henry, MD (CA2) - Representative: Graduate Medical Education
- Steven Simon, MD (CA1) - Representative: Graduate Medical Education
- TBD - (Intern-PGY1) - Representative: Graduate Medical Education
- TBD - Delegate: Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR)
The Committee of Interns and Residents represents the residents under Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, along with other residency programs across the nation. They play a crucial role in negotiating our residency contracts and assuring the residents' best interest is represented. Examples include call meal allowances, compensation days/extra pay for holidays worked, reimbursement for conferences/books/etc
In Our Own Words
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Welcome to the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Anesthesiology Residency Program!
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our program. Choosing where to train is an important decision, and we hope that as you explore our website, meet our residents and faculty, and visit our department, you will get a sense of what makes our program special.
Our goal is simple: We strive to guide our residents to become the best anesthesiologists they can be while supporting them as people. We believe that outstanding clinical training and a supportive learning environment are not competing priorities, they are essential partners. Our residents care for a diverse and medically complex patient population at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the major academic referral and Level I trauma center in the RWJBarnabas Health System. This includes our on-campus affiliates, The Jack and Cheryl Morris Cancer Center, New Jersey’s first and only freestanding cancer hospital, and the Bristol Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital. Residents are exposed to the full breadth of anesthesiology practice while developing increasing independence and clinical judgment throughout training.
Just as importantly, we want our residents to feel that they belong here. We strive to create a culture in which residents are comfortable asking questions, seeking guidance, and continually learning and growing throughout their training. Faculty members know our residents well and are deeply invested in their development. We emphasize mentorship, transparency, kindness, and respect, while challenging our residents to continually grow.
Education is at the center of what we do. Residents have protected time each week for structured didactics, simulation, board preparation, and case-based learning. Our curriculum is designed not simply to help residents pass examinations, but to develop thoughtful physician consultants who can care for patients with confidence and sound clinical judgment. As residents progress through training, beginning with the CA-1 two-month paired introductory period, we deliberately balance autonomy with the supervision and support necessary to keep patients safe and learners moving forward.
We are also fortunate to train in a department that continues to grow. Our clinical volume and case complexity provide tremendous opportunities for residents, while our faculty bring a wide range of clinical and academic interests to the department. Our graduates enjoy high fellowship match rates at respected institutions and academic and private practice careers throughout the country, and many have chosen to remain part of the Rutgers/RWJBarnabas community.
Ultimately, I believe the strength of our program comes down to our people. We are proud of the physicians our residents become, but we are equally proud of the colleagues, mentors, and friends they become along the way. I hope you will take the opportunity to get to know us. We would be honored to have you consider Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School as you begin the next chapter of your career in Anesthesiology.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Landgraf, MD
Residency Program Director
Associate Professor of Anesthesia
landgrbr@rwjms.rutgers.edu
Phone: 732-235-6631
Fax: 732-235-5100 -
Dear Applicants,
Welcome to the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Anesthesiology Residency Program!
As the 2025-2026 Chief Residents, we greatly appreciate your interest in our program and are excited to give you a glimpse into our world. In short, this is a wonderful place to train, developing residents who become well-rounded, clinically adept physician consultants of anesthesiology. Under the leadership of Dr. Landgraf as our program director, our residency has evolved with weekly resident didactics and the incorporation of a simulation center. A testament to inspired leadership attuned to resident wellness, our anesthesia curriculum has recently incorporated a night float system and moved beyond the former standard of 24-hour call.
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is a Level-1 trauma center located in New Brunswick, NJ. Residents spend their entire training at the 800-plus-bed University Hospital, which also includes The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital and the new state-of-the-art Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center. Providing care to a diverse population, our residents are exposed to a wide array of high-acuity cases, while attending to multiple critical care needs and performing various subspecialty procedures. With our state-of-the-art operating rooms and cardiothoracic, neurosurgical, and trauma intensive care units, we are a leading referral center for the most demanding cases in New Jersey. All of these rich clinical experiences will help you develop and hone skills that will ultimately serve you exceptionally well for the rest of your career.
Moreover, not just our tremendous pride in our clinical training, we also value a balanced life. Our 50-60 hour work week (on average) gives us adequate time outside of the hospital to pursue personal interests and enjoy life away from training. We are conveniently located within driving distance from both New York City and Philadelphia, and the Central New Jersey area is a safe, affordable, and developing community suitable for any lifestyle. Finally, as a testament to our program, many of our graduates decide to stay here for
fellowship and/or join our faculty, infusing a department full of experience and knowledge with energy and innovation.Thank you for your interest in our program. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any of your questions. We wish you the best of luck and look forward to meeting you!
Best regards,
Tom DiSanto, MD
Peter Nelson, DO
Omar Singer, MD -
2024 Graduates
Carain Bonner, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, Rutgers RWJMS - RWJUH, New Brunswick, NJ
Shalonda Cook, M.D. - Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship, UT Southwestern, TX
Vishal Gandhi, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, Cooper University Healthcare
LoriAnn Glasgow, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, Rutgers RWJMS - RWJUH, New Brunswick, NJ
Anirudh Gorti, M.D.. - Pain Medicine Fellowship, Mount Sinai, NYC
David Habibian, M.D. - Rutgers RWJMS Pain Medicine Fellowship, New Brunswick, NJ
Sabina Musovic, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, Private Practice, NY
Hari Patel, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, Rutgers RWJMS - RWJUH, New Brunswick, NJ
Steven Pope, M.D. - Cardiothoracic Fellowship, Baylor College of Medicine, TX
Avanti Suresh, M.D. - Cardiothoracic Fellowship, Westchester Medical Center
JoAnn Thomas-Lewis , M.D. - Anesthesiologist, Rutgers RWJMS - RWJUH, New Brunswick, NJ
Emmanuel Tito, M.D. - Cardiothoracic Fellowship, Johns's Hopkins, Maryland
Fellows
Pain MedicineJohnson Ho, M.D. - Pain Medicine, PM&R, Private Practice
Kyle Kang, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, Rutgers RWJMS - RWJUH, New Brunswick, NJ
Moez Mithani, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, Pain Medicine, Private Practice, CACardiothoracic Fellowship
Turky Alsubahi, M.D. - Anesthesiologist and Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Saudi Arabia
Benjamin Kornblatt, D.O. - Anesthesiologist and Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, SMG ANESTHESIA SPECIALISTS, LLC
Joshua Stolz, D.O. - Anesthesiologist and Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Jefferson Health, PA
2023 Graduates
Evan Berger, D.O. - Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship - Ichan SOM - Mount Sinai NYC
Marissa Burns, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, Private Practice - Miami FL
Justin Chiang, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, Northwell Health - NY
Priscila Da Silva, M.D. - Pediatric Fellowship - UNC SOM, NC
Nathaniel Hughes, M.D. - Cardiothoracic Fellowship - Emory SOM, GA
Ada Ike, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, Private Practice, NJ
Bisma Masroor, D.O. - Anesthesiologist, Private Practice, NJ
Pooja Patel, M.D. - Cardiothoracic Fellowship - NYU, NY
Angelique Petropouleas, D.O. - Anesthesiologist, Northwell Health - NY
Matthew Sarubbi, M.D. - Regional Anesthesiology Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh, PAFellows
Karina Braslavskaya, M.D. - Anesthesiologist/Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Long Island, NY
Eileen Kodack, M.D. - Anesthesiologist/Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, RWJBH, NJ
Khushboo Baldev, M.D. - Anesthesiologist/Pain Medicine, Private Practice, FL
Kevin Ko, M.D. - Anesthesiologist/Pain Medicine, Private Practice NJ
Eytan Rosenbloom, D.O. - PM&R/Pain Medicine, Private Practice, NJ2022 Graduates
Brittany Ahuja, M.D. - Pediatric Fellowship - Children's National Hospital,Washington DC
Marc Beckerman, M.D. - Regional Fellowship - Mount Sinai NYC
Matt Berman, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, Boston Medical Center
Karina Braslavskaya, M.D. - Cardiothoracic Fellowship - Rutgers RWJMS
Sean Cofano, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, Lenoxhill NYC
Attila Dobos, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, Southern Illinois Hospital
Tom Gliozzo, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, Private Practice, FL
Kevin Ko, M.D. - Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship - Rutgers RWJMS
Andrew Milanesi, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, Chilton Medical Center NJ
Shivam Mital, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, St. Peter's University Hospital
Devesh Patel, D.O. - Cardiothoracic Fellowship - Hartford Hospital Uconn HealthFellows
Marie Caruso, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, St. Joseph's NJ
Randall Holtby, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, Private Practice, CA
Christina Brooks, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, ThedaCare – Mayo Clinic Care Network, WI
Yuriy Ivanov, D.O. - Anesthesiologist, Private Practice NYC
Tadeh Setaghian, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, Private Practice, CA2021 Graduates
Kate Balbi, D.O. - Cedars Sinai – OB Anesthesia Fellowship
Cara Esser, M.D. - Johns Hopkins – Neuroanesthesia Fellowship
Christina Brooks, M.D. - Rutgers RWJMS – Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship
Janak Bhatt, M.D. - Rutgers RWJMS – Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship
Aaron Bernotas, M.D. - St. Christopher’s – Pediatric Fellowship
Daniel Edrich, M.D. - Anesthesiologist - Staten Island University Hospital, NY
Ami Patel, D.O. - Anesthesiologist - Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Alec Moran, D.O. - Anesthesiologist - United States Army
Justin Chacko, M.D. - Anesthesiologist - Staten Island University Hospital, NY
Bradley Fong, M.D. - Anesthesiologist - Mount Sinai, NY
Current Residents
Benefits and Salary
Our residency and fellowship programs offer a uniform package of benefits consistent with those provided at all graduate medical educational programs operated by the medical school. Full details regarding benefits and salary are continuously updated by the Office of Graduate Medical Education.
Didactics
We are committed to helping our residents be as prepared as possible for their American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) Basic and Advanced Examinations, along with the ABA Oral Examination. There is dedicated four-hour protected didactic time every week for all residents. The didactic program consists of individualized curricula for each training year as well as combined didactics.
Combined Didactics
Combined didactics occur weekly on Wednesday mornings from 6:30 am-8:30 am and include lectures and Grand Rounds consisting of either clinical case presentations, journal club, M&M or an invited outside speaker.
CA-1 Lecture Series
The CA-1 lecture series focuses on preparation for the new ABA Basic Exam that follows the CA-1 year. This lecture series is a weekly lecture on Wednesday mornings from 9-11 am. Every CA-1 is relieved from all clinical duties to attend these lectures.
CA-2 and CA-3 Lecture Series
The CA-2/3 lecture series focuses on advanced topics and takes a more in-depth approach to both fundamental physiology and pharmacology, along with the subspecialties of anesthesia. This lectures series is designed to provide a foundation for the ABA advanced written board examination. Lectures occur weekly on Wednesdays from 11-1 pm (CA-2s) and 1-3 pm (CA-3s) just as the CA-1 lecture series, all CA-2/3 residents are relieved from clinical duties.
Research
We encourage students, residents and fellows to engage in academic and scholarly activities. We consider participation in scholarly activities to be an essential component of education and resident development.
Most of our residents present at least one local or national annual conferences or meetings. Residents who participate in scientific presentations at local or national anesthesiology meetings or conferences get expenses reimbursed by the department.
Contact Us
Dr. Benjamin Landgraf
Residency Program Director
Associate Professor
Phone: 732-235-6631
Fax: 732-235-5100
Email: landgrbr@rwjms.rutgers.edu
Doreen M. Stillwell
Residency/Fellowship Program Supervisor
Phone: 732-235-6631
Fax: 732-235-5100
Email: doreen.stillwell@rutgers.edu
Martha Caldera
Residency Program Assistant
Phone: 732-507-2224
Fax: 732-235-5100
Email: caldermv@rwjms.rutgers.edu
