Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency at McLaren Greater Lansing is designed to offer comprehensive training in general surgery, focusing on a wide range of surgical cases. The program emphasizes a balance between surgical practice and education, ensuring robust exposure to essential medical and surgical competencies. With a commitment to service, compassion, and integrity, the program aims to foster professional and personal growth among its residents. The curriculum includes a blend of hands-on experience and didactic learning, grounded in a supportive environment that values the well-being of residents.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The McLaren General Surgery Residency does not accept IMG candidates. They only accept U.S. citizens or those who hold a valid green card and do not sponsor visas.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
PGY-1: 3 Family Med Service, 1 Obstetrics & GYN, 1 Behavioral Medicine, 1 Family Medicine, 1 General Surgery, 1 Inpatient Pediatrics, 1 Emergency Medicine, 1 Outpatient Pediatrics, and additional PGY-2 and PGY-3 blocks. Total positions not specified, but a detailed rotation structure indicating numerous categorical residents each year.
Program Website
Address
McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, 2900 Collins Rd, Lansing, MI 48910.
Program Director
Mark W. Jones, DO, FACOS
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency currently hosts several trainees, including 3 PGY-1 MDs, one of whom is an international medical graduate completing their training at McLaren. The program comprises 1 PGY-1 IMG out of the total PGY-1 cohort, with further categories of PGY-2 to PGY-5 involving various paths in the surgical training.
PGY-1 MD
3
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
1
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The McLaren Greater Lansing General Surgery Program offers exposure to a high volume and a broad range of surgical cases, following a structured basic science curriculum composed of SCORE, Southeast Michigan Center for Medical Education, and implemented by Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Statewide Campus System, focusing on delivering a comprehensive surgical education.
Application
Applications are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Paper or emailed applications are not accepted. Minimum requirements include being a U.S. citizen or holding a valid green card, passing scores on the first attempt of all USMLE/COMLEX scores, and completion of medical school within 4 years. Required documents include a complete ERAS application, Deans letter (after October 1), CV, 3 or more letters of recommendation, Personal Statement, and COMLEX/USMLE.
# of Locations
Residents rotate through multiple locations, including McLaren Greater Lansing, Spectrum/Corewell Health, Henry Ford Hospital, and others.
Fellowship
The program offers fellowship opportunities in various surgical specialties including a newly established Arnold G. Diethelm Fellowship in Abdominal Transplant Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Recent graduates have pursued subspecialties related to general surgery and trauma care.
Resident Life
Overview
Comprehensive training includes a wide range of surgical experiences with a substantial number of cases and an opportunity for research and scholarly pursuits.
On Call Schedule
Night Block – 1 block at MGL, 1 Family Med Service (including night call rotations)
# of Years of Program
5 years
Housing
No specific housing options or support mentioned in the text.
Alumni
Alumni of the program engage in various fields including general surgery and subspecialties, with some pursuing fellowship training in areas such as abdominal transplant surgery at notable institutions like the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Wellness programs and training opportunities including certifications in FLS, FES, and FUSE, as well as support for research and scholarly activities.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation