Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency program at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado is a community-based Level I Trauma Center that focuses on developing the next generation of physicians and physician leaders. The program provides individualized learning opportunities and is committed to the care and improvement of human life. Residents gain experience in various surgical specialties and have access to robust research opportunities, making it an excellent choice for surgical training.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts International Medical Graduates (IMGs) but they must be certified by the ECFMG at the time of application. No US clinical experience is required, but it is strongly preferred.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
3 Categorical
Program Website
Address
501 East Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO 80113
Program Director
Emmett L. McGuire, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program offers a community-based training environment with a focus on complex traumas and a strong commitment to resident education and personal growth, with participation in a range of specialties.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program includes hands-on skills training such as FLS and FES training and certification, suturing skills sessions, and robotics sessions, along with opportunities for research and other educational features.
Application
ERAS: 4400700060
NRMP: 1997440C0
# of Locations
Multiple locations within HCA Healthcare
Fellowship
69% of graduates from the Swedish General Surgery Residency program have pursued fellowships post-graduation at various institutions, including Duke, the Swedish Medical Center, and others.
Resident Life
Overview
A community-based Level I Trauma Center with specialized resources and expertise, offering a residency program designed for the development of the next generation of surgeons.
On Call Schedule
An annual on-call meal stipend of $950 is added to the salaries shown. The stipend is distributed in July for $475 and in January for $475.
# of Years of Program
5 years with opportunities for various specializations and fellowships post-graduation.
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Alumni
69% of graduates have gone on to successful fellowships at prestigious institutions including Duke and Virginia Mason Medical Center.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Vacation of 160 hours per year, Meals in Doctor's Lounge or hospital cafeteria, Medical insurance (subsidized), Dental insurance (subsidized), Vision insurance (subsidized), Life and disability insurance, Leaves of absence (some paid), Flexible spending accounts, 401K, HCA stock purchase plan, Employee Assistance Program, Colorado Physician Health Program, Fitness center (membership paid for by hospital), Funding for conference presentations, Payment of training and full Colorado licensure, Wellness activities.
PGY-1 Salary
66040
Vacation
160 hours per year.