Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Northeast Residency at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is an ACGME accredited five-year program that accepts four categorical residents each year. Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the program offers robust clinical training across various surgical specialties at two facilities within a close proximity, emphasizing high-quality, patient-centered care and the development of confident, skilled surgeons.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
We currently fill four positions annually. Resident allocation is based upon AOA and NRMP matching.
Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
Four residents accepted each year
Program Website
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Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, 1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18612, USA
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes four PGY-1 residents as the program accepts four positions annually. Specific details about international medical graduates among the current residents are not available.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum is based on the ACGME's core competencies and includes clinical rotations, a SCORE-based academic curriculum, simulation, and scholarly activity. Key goals include creating a modern residency, fostering professionalism and personal growth, and preparing surgeons for board certification and independent practice.
Application
Apply now through ERAS. Key deadlines include the application submission date around September, interviews typically in October-November, and match day in March.
# of Locations
Residents rotate between two primary training sites: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV) in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) in Scranton, PA, which are approximately 15 miles apart.
Fellowship
In recent years, on average, two thirds of our graduates have matched for surgical fellowship positions. These have included trauma surgery, critical care, minimally invasive surgery and colorectal surgery.
Resident Life
Overview
The General Surgery Northeast Residency is unique due to its integration with the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and its focus on education in high-quality, cost-effective surgical care, leveraging a large health system that serves over 1 million residents in Pennsylvania.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program usually lasts for five years, during which residents will gain comprehensive surgical education across various specialties.
Housing
No specific housing options or support is mentioned on the website.
Alumni
Alumni often pursue fellowships in trauma surgery, critical care, minimally invasive surgery, and colorectal surgery, with many securing academic positions or private practice roles in the Northeastern Pennsylvania region.
Salary & Benefits
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PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
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