Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Flushing Hospital's Surgical Residency Program is a comprehensive five-year program accredited by the ACGME, offering a diverse array of training opportunities in surgery. The program balances clinical practice, structured education, and research, aiming to equip residents for careers in community surgical practice, academic surgery, or further fellowship training.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Flushing Hospital Medical Center General Surgery Residency Program does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMG) acceptance, eligibility criteria for IMG applicants, or other key phrases. However, the program does accept ECFMG certification, and visa sponsorship may be available for IMG applicants as implied in the broader residency context. Current inclusion of IMGs in their ranks is not specified in the text.
Categorical Positions
20
Categorical Positions (detail)
20 approved categorical positions
Program Website
Address
4500 Parsons Blvd, Flushing, NY, 11355
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes four residents at each level of training, with a total of approximately 20 approved categorical positions in the program.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents participate in scheduled teaching conferences, including a weekly Mortality/Morbidity conference, Tumor Board, GI conference, Journal Club, Critical Care Lectures, basic science lectures, weekly quizzes and a daily Chairman's sign-in/critique meeting where patient management is discussed. All residents are required to complete scholarly activity on the project of their choosing. Each resident works with a faculty mentor to develop the protocol, conduct the study and provide the final analysis. Residents present their work at national meetings and are published in numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Application
The application process for the residency program includes requirements such as submission of specific documents by certain deadlines. Key details include: Application deadlines and specific requirements are not specified in the given text, but prospective applicants should generally expect to submit their applications through the ERAS system, follow up on interview dates, maintain open communication with program coordinators, and ensure they meet all prerequisites as specified by the program. Additional interviews and selection criteria may vary depending on the program's guidelines.
# of Locations
20 approved categorical positions
Fellowship
Fellowship opportunities for residents can include various subspecialties, although specific details regarding the fellowships offered or the career paths of recent graduates were not explicitly cited in the provided text.
Resident Life
Overview
The Flushing Hospital Medical Center General Surgery Residency Program is an active five-year program accredited by the ACGME that provides residents with a broad experience in surgery. The program is well rounded with an excellent balance of clinical training, structured education, and research opportunities. The main goal is to prepare residents for a career in community surgical practice, research, academic surgery, or post-residency fellowship training. There are four residents at each level and currently 20 approved categorical positions.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5 years
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Alumni
Alumni from the Flushing Hospital Medical Center General Surgery Residency Program have pursued various paths after graduation, including positions in community surgical practice, research, and academic surgery. While the text does not provide explicit data on fellowship placements or typical post-graduation trajectories, the program emphasizes preparing residents for a comprehensive career, which may include both academic and practical applications in surgery. The specific institutions or geographic regions where alumni work are not detailed in the available text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
All residents are required to complete scholarly activity on a project of their choosing. Each resident works with a faculty mentor to develop the protocol, conduct the study and provide the final analysis. Residents present their work at national meetings and are published in numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation