Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The BronxCare Health System’s General Surgery Residency Program offers comprehensive training with significant exposure to surgical diseases and procedures. Residents are active in the operating room from the start of their intern year, culminating in over 1,000 surgical cases. The program focuses on building strong relationships between residents and faculty, supported by a mentoring structure that helps guide trainees in their career paths.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The BronxCare General Surgery Residency Program appears to support International Medical Graduates (IMGs), as applicants may apply through ERAS® without specific mention of restrictions on IMG eligibility.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
Three surgical residency categorical positions
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Program Director
Dr. Ajay Shah
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Current Residents
Overview
There is no specific information provided regarding the total number of current residents in the program, including first-year residents.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience in the operating room with structured mentorship and guidance from faculty. Residents will undergo various clinical rotations to gain diverse surgical knowledge and skills.
Application
Applicants may apply for one of three surgical residency categorical positions through ERAS®.
# of Locations
Various, including BronxCare Hospital and affiliated surgical sites.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The training provided in the General Surgery Residency Program at BronxCare offers a wide exposure to surgical diseases and procedures in a supportive environment. Residents are involved in surgical operations from the start of their intern year and complete upwards of 1,000 cases by the end of the program.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program typically lasts for 5 years, starting from the first year (PGY-1) to the completion of the training.
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Salary & Benefits
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