Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Christiana Care General Surgery Residency Program in Delaware is a robust and dynamic training experience at a top-rated independent academic medical center. With over 100 years in post-graduate medical education, the program boasts a high volume of cases, offering residents exposure to a wide spectrum of surgical practices. The residency prepares graduates to excel in various surgical disciplines and emphasizes mentorship, teamwork, and a supportive learning environment.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
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Program Website
Address
John H. Ammon Medical Education Center, 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Suite 2E70B, Newark, Delaware 19718
Program Director
Frederick Giberson, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum offers a nationally recognized learning experience with opportunities to learn from taking care of patients with a wide range of pathologies and working with nationally recognized faculty.
Application
# of Locations
residents work in various hospital locations, primarily within Delaware.
Fellowship
Christiana Care offers a variety of fellowship opportunities for its residents, including Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology, Breast Surgical Oncology, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Informatics, Emergency Medicine Medical Education, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Interventional Cardiology, and Sports Medicine, among others. These fellowships are linked to various specialties and provide opportunities for residents post-graduation.
Resident Life
Overview
Christiana Care Health System is a top-rated independent academic medical center, combining the best of community and academic hospital systems, and has more than 100 years of experience in post-graduate medical education. It ranks in the top 30 in the country for admissions, emergency visits, surgeries, and births and is Delaware's only Level I trauma center, offering exposure to a wide spectrum of surgical practice.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program duration is typically five years.
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Alumni
The page mentions that alumni of the program engage in fellowships, but does not specify which ones or where they typically practice. For more information, you could visit the 'Alumni Fellowships' section.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Competitive salaries and benefits.
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