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FSU

Tallahassee, Florida

General Surgery

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The General Surgery Residency Program at the Florida State University College of Medicine is a collaborative effort with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare to offer a comprehensive educational experience. Residents engage in a diverse surgical training program emphasizing robotic surgery, endovascular techniques, and telemedicine, ensuring exposure to state-of-the-art medical practices in a supportive community environment. The program is designed to produce skilled surgeons capable of thriving in both rural and urban medical settings.

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Program Details

Specialty

General Surgery

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

Yes

IMG Friendly (detail)

The Florida State University College of Medicine General Surgery Residency Program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness. However, it encourages international medical graduates to apply, particularly emphasizing a community-based residency combined with resources from an academic institution. Visa sponsorship is not directly stated, but it is implied that the program is accessible to a variety of applicants, potentially including IMGs.

Categorical Positions

12

Categorical Positions (detail)

Program Website

Address

1115 West Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306

Program Director

Wade G. Douglas, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.S.S.O.

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Current Residents

Overview

Currently, the program has a total of 12 PGY-1 residents, including a mix of MD and DO graduates, with 2 of them being International Medical Graduates.

PGY-1 MD

5

PGY-1 DO

2

PGY-1 IMG

2

Curriculum & Education

Overview

Residents participate in early operative education within a well-structured curriculum, including educational conferences, rotational schedules, simulation sessions, and access to cutting-edge technology such as robotic surgery and telemedicine.

Application

The application process information is located under 'Application Information'. Details such as deadlines and requirements need further research on the specific page.

# of Locations

Residents work primarily at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, with exposure to various community healthcare settings in the Panhandle region.

Fellowship

Resident Life

Overview

The General Surgery Residency Program is the first of its kind in the Panhandle region of Florida, offering residents a community-based education with the support of a large academic institution.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

The program typically lasts for 5 years, focusing on training competent and well-rounded general surgeons who are prepared to work in both rural and academic settings.

Housing

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Alumni

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Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Residents have the opportunity to begin their operative education early in a community-based residency program with the educational resources of a large academic institution. Residents are exposed to the latest technology in general surgery and residency training; for example, robotic surgery, endovascular surgery and telemedicine.

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