Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency at LSU Health Shreveport is a five-year ACGME accredited program dedicated to training skilled surgeons through rigorous education and comprehensive patient care. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, autonomy, and a supportive work environment, ensuring that residents develop into competent, ethical leaders in the field of surgery.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
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Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
There are five categorical positions available each year.
Program Website
Address
1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, Louisiana 71103
Program Director
Amos Sit, MD
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Current Residents
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The General Surgery Residency Program employs a robust five-year curriculum of didactic and Socratic instruction, leading to a broadly based and in-depth knowledge of all the primary components of surgery. It emphasizes continuous self-directed learning, increasing responsibility for care delivery by residents as they progress in knowledge and experience.
Application
The application process details include that there are five categorical positions available each year and four preliminary positions available each intern year. Interns start their clinical duties on July 1st, with orientation beginning 1-2 weeks prior. The call schedule is maintained by two chief residents who are appointed for the academic year, ensuring fairness and compliance with ACGME rules. The program is accredited by the ACGME Residency Review Council, undergoing yearly reviews for reaccreditation.
# of Locations
Five.
Fellowship
The program offers a strong foundation for residents to enter fellowships of their choice or private practice. Their mission includes preparing residents to be competitive in fellowship applications and careers in academic surgery, which implies a supportive environment for pursuing advanced subspecialties.
Resident Life
Overview
The General Surgery Residency at LSU Health Shreveport is an ACGME accredited program that focuses on developing competent and confident surgeons through a diverse training style with adequate supervision and controlled autonomy.
On Call Schedule
Each year two chief residents are chosen to be the Administrative Chiefs for the academic year. Their responsibilities include maintaining vacation requests and a call schedule that is fair and compliant with the ACGME clinical experience and education rules.
# of Years of Program
Five.
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Alumni
The alumni of the General Surgery Residency Program often enter fellowships in various specialties, pursue private practice, or compete for academic positions. Graduates are noted for their leadership roles in their communities, and some have been recognized for their exceptional abilities during their training and practice.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
We monitor the well-being of each resident closely, as it is vital for the resident and his/her patients. We care about our residents and do everything possible to prevent physician burnout and distress.
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