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Anesthesiology Residency Program
Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
1600 Medical Center Drive, Ste. 2500
Huntington, WV 25701
304.691.1957
Brian Ferguson, DO
Program Director
Anesthesiology Residency
ferguson49@marshall.edu
Dema Shanti, MBA, C-TAGME
Program Coordinator
Anesthesiology Residency
shanti@marshall.edu
Huntington is a bustling college town located along the Ohio River with a thriving downtown, excellent restaurants and beautiful parks. Huntington is a great place to live.
On behalf of the faculty, residents, and staff, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Anesthesiology Residency Program at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. We are delighted that you are considering joining our program as you embark on this exciting next chapter in your medical career.
At Marshall, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment where residents are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally. Our program offers a comprehensive curriculum, hands-on clinical experience, and mentorship from a dedicated team of anesthesiologists who are passionate about teaching and advancing the specialty.
As a resident here, you will have the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population, develop expertise in a wide range of anesthetic techniques, and participate in innovative research and quality improvement initiatives. Most importantly, you will become part of a close-knit community that values teamwork, compassion, and excellence in patient care.
We look forward to getting to know each of you and supporting you as you achieve your goals in anesthesiology. Thank you for considering the Marshall University Anesthesiology Residency Program. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like to learn more about what makes our program unique.
Brian G. Ferguson, DO
Program Director
Paid Vacation | 3 weeks of vacation (for CA-1 & CA-2 (PGY 2 & 3)) or 4 weeks of vacation (for CA-3 (PGY4)) are taken in one- or two-week intervals throughout each year of residency training. |
Insurance |
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Sick Leave | Residents accrue 15 days of sick leave annually. |
Parking | Free |
Meal Allowance |
Anesthesiology Residents receive annual meal allowances for on-call shifts at St. Mary’s and Cabell Huntington Hospital. St. Mary’s currently distributes meal cards, but they are working on an electronic option. At Cabell Huntington, $300 is loaded on residents’ badges each July and December for on-call shifts at that location. Unused funds are zeroed out annually at the end of June. Meals provided every Wednesday for didactics and are offered in addition to these on-call meal allowances. |
Book Fund |
$1,000 annually. In instances where reimbursement will be requested for items besides textbooks, exam study aids, or Step or Board registration fees, advance approval from the Program Director via the Program Coordinator must be obtained. Unused funds do not carry over to the next academic year. |
ACLS, BLS, PALS. and Ultrasound Certifications |
Provided by the program |
Salary |
PGY1 - $56,000.00 PGY2 - $57,000.00 PGY3 - $58,000.00 PGY4 - $59,000.00 |
Other Benefits |
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Contract | Sample Contract |
Our Institution participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP Match); therefore, all applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). In addition to reviewing all aspects of applicants’ MyERAS required application, our Program will also be reviewing supplemental data in a holistic approach to recruitment this cycle.
As part of this holistic review, applicants will be considered based on the following Program review criteria:
Note: Matched candidates must complete and pass a mandatory drug screening and background check
The Marshall University anesthesiology residency earned initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) on Sept. 10, 2025, and is prepared to welcome its first cohort on July 1, 2026.