Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital is a comprehensive five-year ACGME-accredited program that trains residents to become leaders in advanced surgical medicine. It boasts a large team of experienced faculty, a robust curriculum, and strong fellowship placement history. Residents gain significant exposure to a variety of surgical conditions and are guided by a dedicated mentorship program to ensure their professional development.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
This program is considered IMG-friendly, as it accepts International Medical Graduates. Specifically, it has a process for reviewing applications from IMG applicants and participation in the residency program is open to them.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
Five categorical and four preliminary residents per year
Program Website
Address
3535 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43214
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently accommodates a total of 5 categorical residents and 4 preliminary residents each year. Out of these, the specific count of PGY-1 residents is 4, ensuring thorough training and mentorship throughout their residency journey.
PGY-1 MD
4
PGY-1 DO
0
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The first year consists of medical and surgical rotations, with the second and third years emphasizing general surgery and surgical sub-specialties. In the fourth and fifth years, residents take primary responsibility for patient care under supervision.
Application
Applications are processed through the OhioHealth Riverside Hospital Office of Medical Education via ERAS and are reviewed by members of the selection committee, which is chaired by the Program Director.
# of Locations
Riverside Methodist is affiliated with multiple inpatient and outpatient facilities, including partners like The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Fellowship
Graduates of Riverside Methodist's General Surgery Residency have found success in various fellowship opportunities and career paths, including placements in Acute Care Surgery, Burn Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, and several other surgical specialties. They have pursued fellowships at prestigious institutions such as Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of California, Davis Medical Center, and The Ohio State University, among others.
Resident Life
Overview
The residency program at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital offers an unparalleled breadth of surgical experience and a high patient volume, designed to bring residents up to speed smoothly, while learning from the best minds in the field.
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# of Years of Program
Five years.
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Alumni
Graduates have enjoyed success in varied types of practice, fellowships, and fulfilling careers and locations. These include: General Surgery Private Practice at OhioHealth Grady Memorial, Mansfield, OH, Winston-Salem, NC, Washington, PA; Acute Care Surgery Fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital, The Ohio State University; Burn Surgery Fellowship at University of California, Davis Medical Center; Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Albert Einstein Montefiore in New York, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Medical University of South Carolina, Indiana University, Tufts Medical Center; Colorectal Surgery Fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital, University at Buffalo; and more.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Three weeks paid vacation, free fitness center membership, concierge service, onsite free parking, daycare facilities with discounted rates, and employee assistance programs.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Three weeks paid vacation, free fitness center membership both onsite and at the McConnell Heart Health Center, onsite, free parking, daycare facilities with discounted rates, OhioHealth employee assistance programs.