Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency Program at Harlem Hospital Center is a 5-year program offering comprehensive training through various surgical specialties. Residents gain hands-on experience in pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care while learning the fundamentals of surgery. The program aims to cultivate skilled surgeons equipped with the knowledge and compassion necessary for patient care. Residents are also encouraged to engage in research activities, further preparing them for fellowships after residency.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program is affiliated with the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and accepts IMG applicants, particularly if they have ECFMG certification. However, potential residents should verify specific eligibility criteria directly with the program for detailed guidelines on IMG applications and acceptance rates.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not explicitly mentioned, but the program is a 5-year surgical training program at Harlem Hospital Center.
Program Website
Address
630 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, United States
Program Director
Alexius Ramcharan, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current roster of residents was not detailed in the text; thus specific counts of PGY-1 residents or IMGs among them are not provided.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The surgical program is five years of clinical training, during which residents are able to learn the fundamentals of basic science as applied to clinical surgery. Residents are exposed to pre-operative, operative, as well as post-operative and non-operative care of patients in all of the principal components of general surgery.
Application
The General Surgery Residency Program uses the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for applications. Application deadline is NRMP/ERAS and decisions are posted on the NRMP Match Date. The program start date is July 1st.
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Fellowship
The program offers fellowship opportunities to residents that can include clinical and basic science research. Residents are encouraged to engage in scholarly activities, including pursuing fellowships following completion of their residency training, though specific fellowship details were not listed in the provided text.
Resident Life
Overview
Our five-year program offers rotations through a wide range of surgical specialties and is affiliated with the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Not detailed in the text; however, the program emphasizes training in patient care, clinical and laboratory research, and academic excellence.
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