Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Geisinger Anesthesiology Residency prepares residents to become competent consultant anesthesiologists through comprehensive clinical training, knowledge acquisition, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The program is integrated with multiple facilities, providing a diverse range of clinical exposure and advanced opportunities in anesthesiology, cardiac surgery, obstetric care, and pain management. The curriculum is designed around ACGME competencies, ensuring residents develop in areas such as quality improvement and research, enabling them to excel in their medical careers.
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Program Details
Specialty
Anesthesiology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Geisinger Anesthesiology Residency program does accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs), but specific acceptance rates are not provided in the text. There is no explicit mention of visa sponsorship options like H1-B or J-1, nor is there an indication of the ECFMG certification requirement for IMG applicants. Further investigation into the program might reveal residency's stance towards international applicants through its metrics.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
6 residents per year
Program Website
Address
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
Program Director
Kamran Husain, MD, MBA, FASA
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently accepts six residents each year, focusing on providing them with a broad range of clinical experiences and educational support.
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes a didactic education series, clinical rotations in all areas of anesthesiology, and research projects. Residents will participate in departmental conferences, and there are joint conferences with other specialties. The training emphasizes progressive responsibility and decision-making.
Application
The program accepts six residents per year. Specific application details can be found on their admissions web pages.
# of Locations
11 facilities, including Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, and others.
Fellowship
The program offers a variety of clinical opportunities and supports residents in participating in research. Participation in quality improvement and research activities is required for graduation, and graduates are encouraged to present their work at local, regional, or national meetings. However, specific fellowship opportunities post-residency are not detailed in the provided text.
Resident Life
Overview
The Geisinger Anesthesiology Residency offers extensive clinical training with exposure to various subspecialties, emphasizing innovation and technology in a supportive environment.
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# of Years of Program
4 years, including a clinical base year and specialized training in anesthesiology.
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Salary & Benefits
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