Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery residency program at South Pointe Hospital is a five-year ACGME accredited residency program offering a robust surgical education within a busy community hospital setting. Residents receive hands-on experience with modern surgical techniques, complemented by faculty support, educational resources, and opportunities within a leading-edge surgery center. They benefit from direct patient care involvement and comprehensive didactic training throughout their training. The program also emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in medical education.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The South Pointe Hospital General Surgery residency program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness in the text provided. There are no specific references to 'International Medical Graduates,' 'IMG applicants,' or details about ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship. Therefore, it's unclear if the program actively accepts IMGs or has a notable IMG acceptance rate.
Categorical Positions
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Program Website
Address
9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44195
Program Director
Kristen Conrad-Schnetz, DO
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency roster includes two PGY-1 DO residents: Nirupma Mehrotra, DO, and Troy Williams, DO. Both residents have graduated from their respective medical schools and are actively involved in the residency program. Their experiences and training are part of a supportive learning environment which fosters growth and competence in surgical practices.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
During the first year of this five-year residency, the resident will complete rotations in General surgery (5 months), Vascular surgery (2 months), Medical intensive care (1 month), Pediatric surgery at Akron Children's Medical Center (1 month), Robotics (bedside) at Southwest General Health Center (1 month), Surgical critical care at Cleveland Clinic (1 month), and Selective (1 month) where they can choose from various options. The first-year resident will spend one half-day per week, for up to 46 weeks, in a clinic or physician's office. Other years include further rotations and increasing responsibility in patient care and surgical procedures.
Application
The application process is unclear from the provided text, please consult the program's official website for deadlines and detailed procedures. However, it suggests looking into audition rotations if further information is required.
# of Locations
Residents work with our osteopathic faculty in their offices several times per week and also at a busy community hospital featuring a leading-edge surgery center and a 24-bed ICU.
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Resident Life
Overview
The South Pointe Hospital General Surgery residency program has obtained ACGME accreditation and Continued Osteopathic Recognition. The training program provides educational depth, which makes our program unique. The faculty place enormous trust and confidence in the residents selected for our program.
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# of Years of Program
The program is a five-year residency.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residency program has ACGME accreditation and provides educational depth. Opportunities to learn and perform surgical procedures, gain continuity of care, and access to advanced facilities.
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