Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The residency programs at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine offer comprehensive training in General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and Vascular Surgery. Each program emphasizes patient ownership and innovation, providing tailored training and a dynamic curriculum for residents. The institution is located in Chicago, known for its diverse and vibrant community, and promotes research opportunities for all residents.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
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Program Website
Address
676 N. St. Clair St., Suite 2320, Chicago, IL 60611
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residents for the Northwestern surgery residency programs include trainees from various specialties but specific details on the number of PGY-1 residents are not provided in the text.
PGY-1 MD
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum for first year residents includes tailored training for patient ownership, one year dedicated to research in plastic surgery, and an integrated approach in thoracic surgery.
Application
# of Locations
Multiple locations across Northwestern Medicine and affiliated hospitals.
Fellowship
The text indicates that there are fellowships available within the residency programs, including a reference to the 'Starzl Academy for Physician-Scientist Training.' More specific fellowship opportunities can be found on the education section of the website.
Resident Life
Overview
Our general surgery residency emphasizes patient ownership and dynamic curriculum for tailored training. The seven-year plastic surgery training program includes one year dedicated to research. Our six-year, integrated program in thoracic surgery was among the first in the country. This five-year program emphasizes exposure to a busy caseload with complex vascular problems.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5-7 years depending on residency track.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Learn more about the benefits of training at a world-class academic medical center in Chicago. Further details available on the McGaw Medical Center Graduate Education site.
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