Anesthesiology Residency

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Welcome Message from the Program Director

Welcome to the Department of Anesthesiology at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, a proud part of one of the nation’s leading healthcare networks, Hackensack Meridian Health. Thank you for your interest in our Anesthesiology Residency Program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where we perform over 35,000 anesthetics each year, including over 4,000 obstetric deliveries. All of the anesthetics are either personally administered or medically directed by our 40 board-certified or board-eligible staff anesthesiologists, many of who have completed subspecialty fellowship training in all areas of our specialty. Our Department and Program are deeply committed to your comprehensive education as a physician, with a strong emphasis on patient care and safety. We will prepare you to exceed the expectations as set forth by the American Board of Anesthesiology and establish you as a leader in Anesthesiology and healthcare. We are delighted and honored that you are considering continuing your education and training with us!

Please take the time to explore our website, review our program, and visit again for new updates. We hope you find all of the information you need and invite you to contact the department by email at JSUMCAnesthesiologyResidency@hmhn.org.

Warm Regards,

Michael H. Entrup, M.D., FASA
Chair
Department of Anesthesiology
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune, NJ 07753

Founding Program Director
Anesthesiology Residency Program
Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Regional Chair of Anesthesia Services
Southern Region
Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, is proud to announce that Jersey Shore University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health in Neptune, NJ, is nationally ranked in 4 pediatric specialties and rated high performing in 2 adult specialties and nine procedures and conditions.

Jersey Shore University Medical Center is ranked # 6 in New Jersey and has been in the top 10 for over a decade. The hospital received national recognition in its Orthopedics and Pulmonary and Lung Surgery programs. It is also home to K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, the state's #1 children’s hospital.

Additionally, JSUMC is ranked in the top 5% of the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality care for the past three years. It is also ranked top in the nation for patient safety excellence by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications by the America’s Best Hospital Awards for 2024.

Mission Statement

The Jersey Shore University Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology Residency Program is committed to developing consultant-level physician anesthesiologists. Our core beliefs mirror those of our parent system, Hackensack Meridian Health, and our medical school, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine: Creativity, Compassion, Collaboration, Courage, and Connection.

We continually strive to develop future anesthesiologists who:

Are dedicated to providing the highest-quality patient care that is compassionate, respectful and efficient;
Are clinical leaders who promote a culture of teamwork and collaboration across specialties and roles within the healthcare environment;
Will endeavor to be lifelong learners and educators – pursuing the most current knowledge in the field of anesthesiology and patient safety and fostering an environment of curiosity, communication, and professional development;
Will consistently embrace innovation and technology to improve the quality and standard of care continuously;
Are committed to supporting wellness and balanced personal/professional lives not only for themselves but also for their patients and their colleagues by understanding that context, community, and behavior drive well-being;
Will work to build trust within the communities that they serve by supporting the healthcare needs of all its people;

Our mission is accomplished through basic and advanced clinical rotations in general and specialty anesthesiology, a robust scholarly component based in quality improvement with an optional quality track experience in the final year of training, embracing changing technology and its effect on patient outcomes, and serving all patients while addressing any social issues.