Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center's General Surgery program is dedicated to treating a wide range of gastrointestinal and breast conditions, utilizing advanced surgical techniques. The experienced team specializes in minimally invasive procedures and offers extensive care in complex surgical situations. The program emphasizes excellence in patient care and a commitment to innovative surgical practices, catering to a variety of patient needs.
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Program Details
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General Surgery
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Categorical Positions
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Program Website
Address
41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805
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Current Residents
Overview
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program includes rigorous training with a focus on managing complex surgical conditions, including minimally invasive techniques.
Application
To apply for the residency program, applicants need to submit their application via ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). Key deadlines and requirements include a completed ERAS application, a personal statement, letters of recommendation (typically three), and USMLE scores. Interviews generally take place starting mid-November through January, with relevant dates announced on the program's official website.
# of Locations
Residents will work at multiple locations throughout the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center network.
Fellowship
The text mentions that the General Surgery department offers information regarding related residency and fellowship programs. Specific references to fellowship opportunities or post-residency career paths were not detailed in the provided text, indicating a need for further exploration of affiliated institutions or specialties where relevant fellowships may be pursued.
Resident Life
Overview
The department offers a full range of minimally invasive procedures (including laparoscopic foregut surgery, laparoscopic bariatric surgery, and laparoscopic pancreatic resection) and has extensive experience in managing complex surgical conditions. It mentions nothing specifically about the number of categorical residents per year or about prelim residents.
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# of Years of Program
The General Surgery residency program typically lasts for five years.
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Alumni
Alumni of the residency program have pursued diverse paths in medicine, with a notable number going on to specialized fellowships in areas such as colorectal surgery, surgical oncology, and minimally invasive surgery. Many alumni hold academic positions or engage in private practice, with some becoming leaders in their respective fields within major healthcare institutions across the country.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Lahey Hospital's General Surgery department is committed to treating conditions of the upper and mid gastrointestinal tract, endocrine organs, pancreas, bile duct, breast, and other areas. The department offers a full range of minimally invasive procedures and has extensive experience in managing complex surgical conditions.
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