10 states with the most anesthesia residents

While the anesthesiologist shortage persists nationwide, some states could have more luck filling open spots than others. 

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New York and California have over 150 anesthesia residents, more than any other state; and over half of residents stay in the state where they train to practice medicine full-time.  

Here are the 10 states with the most anesthesia residents, according to 2024 data from the National Resident Matching Program: 

1. New York: 261

2. California: 175

3. Massachusetts: 131

4. Texas: 126

5. Pennsylvania: 113

6. Illinois: 111

7. Ohio: 87

8. Florida: 78

9. Michigan: 78

10. New Jersey: 49

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