Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, is a five-year training program focused on open and minimally invasive surgical techniques, incorporating a strong foundation in patient care, research, and education. Residents benefit from a robust curriculum, including dedicated surgical simulation labs, exposure to complex cases, and dedicated support for research and education
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The General Surgery Residency at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale does not explicitly provide information about IMG (International Medical Graduates) acceptance or eligibility in the text. It is vital to check the program's application or eligibility criteria or reach out to the program directly for specifics regarding IMG applications.
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Program Website
Address
200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905
Program Director
Megan Nelson, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
The total number of residents and specific details regarding PGY-1 residents was not explicitly mentioned in the text, making it challenging to provide a precise count or summary of the current residents.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The five-year General Surgery Residency features an autonomous chief resident year, strong didactic curriculum based on the Surgical Council on Resident Education (SCORE) curriculum, interactive weekly conference schedule, state-of-the-art dedicated surgical simulation lab with laparoscopic and robotic trainers, apprenticeship model of surgical training on minimally invasive and chief service, team-based model of surgical training on subspeciality services, outstanding offsite rotations, robotic surgery curriculum, exposure to complex surgical patients, search, editing, and biostatistical research support, and opportunities for teaching and leadership roles.
Application
The application process starts with submitting an application through ERAS, which usually opens for submissions in September preceding the start of the residency program. Interviews typically take place in November and December. Specific deadlines may vary each year; please check the residency website for the most accurate dates.
# of Locations
5 locations (VA hospital/Phoenix Children's hospital/St. Joseph's hospital/Valleywise Health county hospital)
Fellowship
The program offers opportunities for fellowship training following residency, which may include various specialties, although specifics were not detailed in the text. Recent graduates have historically pursued further specialized training, but for exact fellowship options, one must explore affiliated institutions or the program's official communications.
Resident Life
Overview
The General Surgery Residency at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, offers training in open and minimally invasive surgical techniques with an emphasis on evidence-based surgery. Our training program incorporates the three shields of the Mayo Clinic logo: patient care, research, and education.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5 years
Housing
The residency program provides assistance with housing options. Residents are often assisted in finding accommodations near the campus, and they may have access to a housing stipend; however, specific details regarding the amount or nature of the stipend were not provided in the text.
Alumni
Alumni from the General Surgery Residency at Mayo Clinic often pursue fellowships in various specialties including surgical oncology, colorectal surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery. Graduates have reported working in prestigious institutions across the United States and internationally, focusing on both academic and private practice settings.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Features an autonomous chief resident year, strong didactic curriculum based on the SCORE curriculum, state-of-the-art dedicated surgical simulation lab, apprenticeship model for surgical training, and opportunities for teaching and leadership roles.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are generally allocated 3 weeks of annual paid vacation. Unused vacation days can typically be carried over to the next year, subject to the program’s policies and approval.