Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency at AdventHealth Orlando trains compassionate, skilled residents through a robust curriculum and diverse clinical experiences. Residents engage in comprehensive rotations, including emergent and elective procedures while benefiting from advanced simulation training, fostering both technical and personal growth. With a commitment to excellence, the program cultivates future leaders in surgery prepared for the dynamic landscape of medicine.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program's eligibility criteria indicate that it accepts graduates from LCME and AOA accredited medical schools, requires successful completion of USMLE Step I and II, and supports visa sponsorship, suggesting it may accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs), although specific statistics for IMG residents are not provided.
Categorical Positions
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Program Website
Address
2501 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32804
Program Director
Scott Bloom, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the program has 20 residents in their first year of residency (PGY-1), six of whom are identified as International Medical Graduates. This diversity enriches the learning environment and enhances the cultural competency of the program.
PGY-1 MD
15
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
6
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program includes rotations through various surgical specialties over five years, with each year building on the last and integrating the six ACGME Core Competencies.
Application
To apply to our program, your application must be submitted through ERAS by November 1st to be eligible for consideration. All applications must be registered by this deadline; no new applications will be considered after the deadline. The applicant may be interviewed with only USMLE step I scores, but consideration for ranking is based on steps I and II. The residency program participates in the National Resident Match Program (NRMP).
# of Locations
Residents work at multiple locations within the Central Florida area, including AdventHealth Orlando and affiliated hospitals such as AdventHealth East Orlando and AdventHealth Sebring.
Fellowship
The General Surgery Residency at AdventHealth Orlando provides various fellowship opportunities including Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, and several others. Alumni have completed fellowships at affiliated institutions like Duke University and the University of Chicago.
Resident Life
Overview
The General Surgery Residency Program at AdventHealth Orlando focuses on creating a sustainable and enduring experience for its residents, emphasizing a faith-based, multi-dimensional training environment.
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# of Years of Program
The program length is usually five years, with progressive learning and skill acquisition through varied rotations.
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Alumni
2022-2023 alumni include: Alberto Monreal, MD with Endocrine Fellowship at Duke; Bradley Pansing, MD with Vascular Fellowship at Medical City Panto, TX; Elliot Toy, MD with Minimally Invasive Surgery & Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at University Hospital, MO; Martin Uwah, MD with Colon & Rectal Fellowship at University of Chicago.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
AdventHealth offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for trainees, including salary, medical and dental insurance, and paid time off. More information can be found on their GME benefits page.
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