Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery Northeast Residency at Geisinger is designed to cultivate compassionate physicians within a supportive learning environment. It offers a close-knit atmosphere, diverse patient exposure across urban and rural settings, and a robust educational framework rooted in surgical skill and knowledge. The program emphasizes kindness, innovation, and continuous learning, providing residents with the tools to excel in their practice while contributing positively to their communities.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program appears to accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs) as there is no explicit mention of restrictions on IMG applicants, and the program supports diverse training from a broad array of backgrounds from urban and rural settings.
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Program Website
Address
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Program Director
Kenneth L. Koury, MD
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency employs a preceptor model allowing residents to have dedicated rotations with faculty members for an extensive educational experience, focusing on surgical skills and knowledge development, alongside research and scholarly activities.
Application
Interested candidates can apply for the Orthopaedic Surgery Northeast Residency program at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center via its application portal. Specific application deadlines and interview dates were not detailed in the provided text.
# of Locations
Residents will work at multiple training sites that encompass urban, suburban, and rural settings across northeastern Pennsylvania.
Fellowship
The residency program encourages residents to pursue fellowships and provide opportunities for research and scholarly activity, believing it enhances practice quality. However, specific fellowships are not detailed in the text provided.
Resident Life
Overview
The Geisinger Orthopaedic Surgery Northeast Residency program focuses on building a compassionate care-centric learning journey, emphasizing diverse training backgrounds of attending physicians and unique training sites that serve varied communities.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program duration is typically 5 years and includes comprehensive training in various subspecialties of orthopaedic surgery.
Housing
No specific housing options, accommodations, or support for residents are mentioned in the provided text.
Alumni
The alumni of the Geisinger Orthopaedic Surgery Northeast Residency program often pursue diverse career paths within orthopaedics, including various subspecialties—specific fellowships and positions were not detailed in the text but might include opportunities in urban and rural healthcare settings.
Salary & Benefits
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PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The vacation policy for residents, including details on annual allocation for PGY-1 residents and any carry-over provisions, is not mentioned in the text provided.