Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Inova Fairfax Hospital Surgery Residency Program emphasizes a commitment to surgery, analytical skills, good judgment, and moral character in its applicants. Following the APDS task force interview recommendations for 2024-2025, the program conducts virtual interviews. The eligibility requirements include a graduate degree within five years and ECFMG certification for international medical graduates, with a focus on English proficiency through the TOEFL.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts ECFMG certified applicants. Those who are within five years of graduation from medical/osteopathic medicine must demonstrate qualifying clinical experience. If an ECFMG certified applicant has not been enrolled in a US or Canadian residency within eighteen months of receiving their ECFMG certificate, they must take the TOEFL exam and achieve a minimum score of 600.
Categorical Positions
7
Categorical Positions (detail)
7 categorical positions per year. No preliminary positions are currently offered.
Program Website
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Surgical Residency Program
Inova Fairfax Hospital
3300 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
Program Director
Diann "Dee" Carreker, Olivia Dohnalek
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Current Residents
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No specific data on current residents is provided in the text, including the timing of the academic year or demographics. However, there are 7 categorical positions matched annually.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents are expected to display commitment to a career in surgery, strong analytical ability, and good judgment, while also engaging in proven academic skill and practicing sound moral character.
Application
The deadline for receipt of applications via ERAS to Inova Fairfax Hospital Department of Surgery is November 30. The program will be following the APDS task force interview recommendations for the 2024-2025 recruitment cycle. Virtual interviews will be conducted with the option of a voluntary, post-evaluative site visit.
# of Locations
7 categorical positions offered per year at various locations including Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, and Inova Loudoun Hospital.
Fellowship
The program matches 7 categorical positions per year. There is no specific information about fellowship opportunities mentioned in the provided text, but residents typically pursue various subspecialties after graduation. Networking and mentorship from faculty is likely a part of their training experience.
Resident Life
Overview
The Surgery Residency Program at Inova Fairfax Hospital is unique due to its commitment to following the APDS task force interview recommendations and offering virtual interviews with optional site visits.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program matches 7 categorical positions per year and does not currently offer preliminary positions.
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