Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program is dedicated to educating and training residents in orthopaedic surgery. The program focuses on providing high-quality musculoskeletal care and extensive hands-on training, positioning graduates to succeed as board-certified orthopaedic surgeons. The residency features diverse rotations, including Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, the Hughston Clinic, and affiliated hospitals in the region. With a strong emphasis on mentorship and a commitment to professional development, the program aims to prepare its graduates thoroughly for their surgical careers.
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program does not explicitly mention its IMG friendliness in the provided text. However, it participates in the National Residency Match Program and accepts 3 interns each year, which may suggest some level of acceptance for International Medical Graduates, although details were not specified.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
3 interns yearly, with a total of 15 residents currently in the program.
Program Website
Address
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, 4401 River Chase Dr, Phenix City, AL 36867
Program Director
Sarah Marino
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has 15 total residents, with recent graduates and current residents having come from various medical schools, including both MD and DO programs. There is no specific count of PGY-1 residents detailed, but we know the program accepts 3 new interns each year.
PGY-1 MD
The program currently has 15 residents, but an exact number of PGY-1 MD residents was not specified in the document. It is assumed to be around 3 based on the acceptance rate stated for interns.
PGY-1 DO
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Training per year includes various courses: PGY 1 ~ ATLS Course; PGY 2 ~ AO Basic Trauma Course – Basic Principles of Fracture Management; PGY 3 ~ Musculoskeletal Pathology Course (University of Florida); PGY 4 ~ Attend AAOS Annual Meeting; PGY 5 ~ AAOS Board Review Course.
Application
The residency program interviews are set annually in January. The application process includes a two-day interview with a Friday night meet and greet with faculty, and a Saturday interview that includes a tour of facilities and opportunities to talk with current residents.
# of Locations
Residents spend the majority of their time at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, the Hughston Clinic, Hughston Surgical Center, and other rotation sites including Piedmont Midtown, St. Francis Hospital, Emory University Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Atlanta.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The mission of the Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program is to educate and train orthopaedic residents so that each graduate will possess the professionalism, medical knowledge, and surgical skills to serve the public safely and ethically while providing the highest quality of musculoskeletal care as a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. Rotations are arranged to provide a one-on-one experience between the resident and the attending, working side by side. Our residents leave the program ready to step into their careers and well prepared to meet the challenges they will face in their practices.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5 years
Housing
There is no information provided in the text regarding housing options, stipends, or accommodations for residents in the program.
Alumni
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The text does not provide any details about the vacation policy for residents in the program.