Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Creighton University Phoenix General Surgery Residency Program offers a comprehensive five-year training at two main campuses in Phoenix, Arizona, focused on training competent and compassionate surgeons. With a commitment to serving the community, the program includes robust clinical exposure and diverse educational opportunities. It is fully accredited by ACGME and aims to equip residents with the skills required for independent practice or advanced fellowship training. Graduates from this program have successfully matched into prestigious fellowships across multiple specialties.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Creighton University Phoenix General Surgery Residency program does not explicitly mention the acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMG), but considering they host medical students from various institutions, it is likely that they accommodate IMG applicants. More detailed inquiries would be required for individual cases.
Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
8 categorical and 10 preliminary positions each year.
Program Website
Address
2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178
Program Director
Lila Mirza, General Surgery Residency Program Coordinator
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program recruits for eight categorical and 10 preliminary positions each year, but the total number of current PGY-1 residents is not specified in the available information.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The five-year residency program is accredited by the ACGME, recruiting for eight categorical and 10 preliminary positions each year. The program emphasizes hands-on training and hosts medical students from various institutions.
Application
Application process can be found under 'How to Apply' with specific instructions and links to application forms. Important links include: Find Your Application, Dates and Deadlines, Admission Requirements, and Contact Admissions.
# of Locations
Two main campuses.
Fellowship
Graduates of the Creighton University Phoenix General Surgery Residency have matched into highly competitive fellowship programs including Harvard (transplant), UC Irvine (colorectal), Johns Hopkins (endocrine), Mayo Clinic Rochester (cardiothoracic), Cleveland Clinic (breast surgical oncology), and University of Tennessee (trauma/critical care).
Resident Life
Overview
The Creighton University School of Medicine Phoenix General Surgery Residency is based at two main campuses located near the heart of downtown Phoenix—Valleywise Health Medical Center and Dignity Health Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, focusing on providing care for the underserved.
On Call Schedule
Currently, our program recruits for eight categorical and 10 preliminary positions each year.
# of Years of Program
Five years.
Housing
Details about housing and accommodation options are not directly mentioned in the text provided.
Alumni
Alumni have gone into competitive fellowships at institutions like Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and Mayo Clinic. Graduates typically match into clinical and subspecialty positions, indicating a high success rate in securing advanced training.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Our program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and provides extensive training in a variety of clinical settings.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation