Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopedic Surgery residency at Garden City Hospital is a five-year program aimed at developing competent orthopedic surgeons. This fully accredited ACGME program provides residents with increasing responsibilities across various rotations, ensuring they gain the necessary knowledge and experience to excel in the field. The program emphasizes training in multiple aspects of orthopedic surgery, preparing residents for certification exams by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Under the leadership of Dr. Paul Drouillard, DO, the program focuses on comprehensive education and hands-on practice in a supportive environment.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMGs), IMG applicants, or an acceptance rate for IMGs in the provided text. There is no information on eligibility for International Graduates, ECFMG certification acceptance, or visa sponsorship for IMG candidates. Therefore, it is unclear how IMG-friendly the program is.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
10
Program Website
Address
6245 Inkster Rd, Garden City, MI 48135
Program Director
Paul Drouillard, DO
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Current Residents
Overview
As of the current academic year, the orthopedic surgery residency program has 10 approved positions and 9 filled positions, indicating a strong level of interest among residents.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum for first-year residents (PGY-1) includes a minimum of three months of structured education in surgery, covering general surgery, trauma surgery, orthopedic hand surgery, vascular surgery, anesthesia, surgical intensive care unit (SICU), and general orthopedics with a five-month rotation. In addition, residents will have at least one month of structured education in anesthesiology, intensive care, a maximum of six months of orthopedic surgery, or physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR).
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# of Locations
Residents will work at multiple locations, including Garden City and Westland Emergency Departments.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The program is unique because it is a fully accredited ACGME Program and AOA certified, offering residents increasing responsibility as they gain experience across multiple rotations.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program is five years long, providing comprehensive training in orthopedic surgery.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Fully Accredited ACGME Program; AOA certified.
PGY-1 Salary
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