Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital is a five-year ACGME-accredited program that combines top-notch clinical care, world-class research, and cutting-edge education. With rotations through multiple hospitals, including a tertiary referral center and community hospitals, residents gain a diverse surgical education. The program emphasizes academic excellence, mentoring, and a strong support structure for residents, fostering the skills needed to be leaders in surgery on a local, national, and global scale.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does accept IMGs, as indicated by their sponsorship of J-1 and H-1B visas. Explicit acceptance rates for IMGs or specific details about IMG status among current residents are not detailed in the text.
Categorical Positions
9
Categorical Positions (detail)
Nine categorical residents are appointed annually.
Program Website
Address
75 Francis Street, Boston MA 02115
Program Director
Stephanie L. Nitzschke, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program appoints nine categorical residents each year, with the current cohort consisting of 9 PGY-1 MD residents, none listed as DO. Residents rotate at various facilities, gaining a comprehensive surgical experience throughout their training.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The PGY-1 year consists of rotations through multiple hospitals including Brigham and Women's Hospital, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, South Shore Hospital, West Roxbury VA Medical Center, and Boston Children’s Hospital, as well as the Emergency Department, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical ICU, and Thoracic Surgery.
Application
Application deadline is October 1. The complete application deadline is October 15.
# of Locations
Five hospitals: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, South Shore Hospital, West Roxbury VA Medical Center, Boston Children's Hospital.
Fellowship
Recent graduates of the program have pursued fellowships in various specialties including Acute Care Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical and Critical Care, Surgical Oncology, and Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.
Resident Life
Overview
The Brigham surgery residency combines top-notch clinical care with world-class research and cutting-edge education, providing a comprehensive surgical training program.
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# of Years of Program
Five-year ACGME-accredited general surgery residency program.
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Alumni
Ninety-five percent of graduate residents pursue academic careers, usually starting at the assistant professor level. Recent graduates have matched for fellowships in Acute Care Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical and Critical Care, Surgical Oncology, and Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.
Salary & Benefits
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