Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Surgery residency program at the OU-TU School of Community Medicine in Tulsa focuses on recruiting and developing a high caliber, diverse group of resident physicians. It offers a supportive environment guided by core values such as kindness, quality, learning, innovation, community, and inclusion. Residents are trained to handle a spectrum of surgical problems and are prepared for general surgery practice, with many choosing to pursue further subspecialty training thereafter.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa does not explicitly state its IMG-friendliness in the provided text. However, it emphasizes creating a diverse group of resident physicians, which may indicate acceptance of international graduates. It is advisable to check their official residency page for more precise eligibility criteria regarding International Medical Graduates, including visa sponsorship and ECFMG certification.
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Program Website
Address
The University of Oklahoma-Tulsa, Schusterman Center, 4502 E. 41st Street, Tulsa, OK - 74135-2512
Program Director
M. Timothy Nelson, MD, FACS, DABS
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Current Residents
Overview
The text outlines a welcoming culture within the Department of Surgery at the OU-TU School of Community Medicine. It states that residents care for a variety of surgical problems and typically finish their general surgery training ready for practice or further subspecialty training. However, specific numbers regarding current residents or their backgrounds aren't provided in the extracted text.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents in the surgery residency program focus on surgical techniques, patient care, and specialized training through a mix of university and private community faculty interactions throughout their residency.
Application
Application for the residency program can be found on the University of Oklahoma's website. Specific details regarding deadlines and required materials are mentioned on the 'Resident Application' page. As the text does not provide explicit dates, you will need to check the linked page directly for the most accurate information.
# of Locations
Residents will work at multiple clinic or hospital locations in Tulsa, including both university and community settings.
Fellowship
The text mentions that residents typically pursue additional sub-specialty training after completing their five years in the general surgery program. They often match into excellent fellowships, particularly noting that vascular surgery fellows get diverse experience from both university and community faculty. Specific fellowship programs or affiliated institutions are not detailed in the text.
Resident Life
Overview
The residency program at the OU-TU School of Community Medicine emphasizes kindness, quality, learning, innovation, community, and inclusion as core values. Residents are prepared for a general surgery practice but often pursue additional sub-specialty training.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program lasts for five years, during which residents gain comprehensive training in general surgery and potentially pursue fellowships in sub-specialties.
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Salary & Benefits
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