Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery Central Residency at Geisinger Medical Center provides a robust educational experience centered around a mentorship model. Established in 1960, the program prioritizes learning, achieving exceptional performance on Orthopaedic In-Training Examinations. Residents benefit from individualized paired preceptorships with experienced attendings, high patient volumes, and ample opportunities for research. This residency emphasizes autonomy and mentorship, ensuring residents develop the necessary skills to excel in orthopaedic surgery, making it a prime choice for aspiring surgeons. The program's unique approach is designed to cultivate not only competent surgeons but also compassionate clinicians.
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Orthopaedic Surgery Central Residency program at Geisinger Medical Center does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness, such as acceptance rates for international medical graduates. However, it may accept international medical graduates as it emphasizes its educational focus over work and features a mentorship model that suggests a supportive environment. Further investigation of residency statistics or contact with the program may be necessary to ascertain the acceptance of international medical graduates explicitly.
Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
Four residents per year
Program Website
Address
Geisinger Medical Center, 100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822, USA
Program Director
Joel C. Klena, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently has 4 PGY-1 residents, each undergoing extensive training in orthopaedic surgery through hands-on experiences with high case volumes and mentorship from faculty. There are currently no PGY-1 DO residents enrolled in the program.
PGY-1 MD
4
PGY-1 DO
0
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum comprises early exposure to orthopaedics starting in PGY1, with six months of rotations in the orthopaedic department, followed by rotations through various orthopaedic subspecialties from PGY2 to PGY5. Residents are paired with attendings for three-month blocks to ensure hands-on experience and mentorship.
Application
The text does not include specifics on the application process, such as deadlines or requirements for residency applications at the Geisinger Orthopaedic Surgery Central Residency.
# of Locations
Residents work primarily at one main location but also get exposure in various clinical settings within the organization.
Fellowship
The program has a strong focus on education and offers residents opportunities for fellowships post-residency. The unique preceptorship training model, which has been implemented since 1960, fosters the development of skills that can lead to competitive fellowship opportunities. More specific details on fellowships or subspecialties pursued by graduates may require further inquiry or data.
Resident Life
Overview
The Geisinger Orthopaedic Surgery residency program is uniquely focused on education rather than work, fostering a supportive learning environment that has resulted in exceptional exam scores and strong mentorship opportunities.
On Call Schedule
From PGY2 (October – June) through PGY5, you’ll take orthopaedic call from home. Call covers all aspects of adult and pediatric trauma and care for all orthopaedic surgery inpatients. When not on call, you are free from clinical responsibilities. During the first three months as a PGY2 (July – September) you’ll take call with an upper-level backup, after which solo call begins. PGY2 – PGY5 residents share call equally; Monday – Thursday: 1/9 on average; Weekend: 1/4 on average.
# of Years of Program
The program spans 5 years, from PGY1 to PGY5.
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Alumni
The summary of the alumni experiences from the Geisinger Orthopaedic Surgery residency program indicates a strong alumni network; however, detailed outcomes or specific positions pursued by alumni, particularly in terms of fellowships or geographic distributions, are not provided in the text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Daily protected teaching time, mentorship model, high case volumes, and focus on learning.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation