Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital's General Surgery Residency Program aims to train well-rounded surgeons through diverse surgical rotations. The program emphasizes hands-on experience and offers abundant opportunities for research and education, preparing residents for careers in various surgical practices or further fellowship training.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention IMG-friendly policies, but information about accepting ECFMG certification or sponsorship is not available within the text.
Categorical Positions
20
Categorical Positions (detail)
There are currently 20 approved categorical positions and four approved preliminary positions in the general surgery residency program.
Program Website
Address
119 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL 33511
Program Director
Dr. Thomas Abbruzzese
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program includes 20 categorical and 4 preliminary positions. Specific details about the current residents are not provided in the text.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum is designed to train well-rounded surgeons through exposure to different types of surgeries including trauma, plastic surgery, surgical oncology, and more. Residents partake in clinical training as well as research opportunities.
Application
For more information, please contact our program administrator. ACGME ID: 4401100445, NRMP Categorical: 1772440C0, NRMP Preliminary: 1772440P0. How to Apply: Visit https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residencies-eras/applying-residencies-eras
# of Locations
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, HCA Florida Blake Hospital, HCA Florida Largo Hospital
Fellowship
The program offers a variety of fellowship opportunities, potentially including subspecialties, alongside its residency training; however, specific fellowships pursued by recent graduates are not detailed in the text provided.
Resident Life
Overview
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital's General Surgery Residency Program is designed to provide residents with comprehensive training across various surgical specialties, with access to a wide range of surgical diagnoses.
On Call Schedule
The General Surgery Residency Program primarily holds its academic half days on Wednesday mornings. Residents and faculty gather together to discuss interesting cases, hold QI conferences to analyze where cases residents experienced complications or issues with patient care. Conference schedule includes Monday afternoons for self-guided study and research work, and on Friday afternoons for protected time to study for the ABSITE.
# of Years of Program
5 years, with exposure to various surgical services and specialties.
Housing
The residency program provides no specific housing arrangements, but residents are encouraged to seek nearby accommodation options for convenience. Assistance in finding local housing resources may be available.
Alumni
Alumni from the surgery residency program have pursued various career paths including fellowships in surgical specialties, academic positions, and private practice. Many graduates go on to become leaders in their fields, contributing to advanced surgical practices within prominent institutions across the country.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents of our program will receive comprehensive training in a variety of surgical specialties, involvement in structured education, research opportunities, and exposure to clinical practice.
PGY-1 Salary
61318
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are typically allocated 3-4 weeks of vacation per academic year, with policies allowing for some unused time to be carried over to the next period. Requests for vacation must be submitted in advance and are subject to operational needs. Specific details regarding the leave policy should be confirmed during orientation.