Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Conemaugh Health System's General Surgery Residency Program is a highly regarded five-year, fully accredited program that provides diverse surgical training to residents. It offers extensive hands-on experience in state-of-the-art surgical suites, with opportunities to perform up to 1,000 operations. The program emphasizes minimally invasive and traditional surgical techniques and prepares residents for successful careers in the field of surgery. The hospital serves a wide community across five counties and is noted for its advanced facilities.
Specialty Competitive Score:
Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMG) in the text, so definitive eligibility information is not available. However, the program is accredited and operates under both the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), which usually indicates a level of IMG acceptance. Additionally, there's encouragement for applicants to check the program directly for specific IMG-related inquiries. No clear statement regarding ECFMG certification acceptance or visa sponsorships is presented.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Five-year residency program with unspecified number of categorical residents; no mention of prelim residents or rural positions.
Program Website
Address
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA
Program Director
Nori Lamberson
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Current Residents
Overview
Specific details about the current residents are not mentioned in the provided text, including their demographics, specialties, or other profiles.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
General Surgery residents perform up to 1,000 operations in state-of-the-art surgical suites at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. The program is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Application
# of Locations
Residents work at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and other locations across five counties in west central Pennsylvania.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
Conemaugh Health System's General Surgery Residency Program is a five-year, fully accredited program that provides a state-of-the-art surgical training environment with access to advanced technology and a wide range of surgical experiences.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5 years
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Offers General Surgery Residencies through AOA and ACGME.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation