Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency Program at MedStar Health combines training at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center, both of which provide high-volume surgical education and diverse clinical experiences. The program is designed to foster resident independence and offers a rich curriculum heavily focused on operative experience. With significant educational opportunities in a busy urban environment, the program supports both personal and professional growth among residents, emphasizing resident well-being.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program supports International Medical Graduates (IMGs) as it trains 10 categorical residents each year and does not explicitly mention restrictions on IMG eligibility. The acceptance of ECFMG certification and potential visa sponsorship may be inferred due to its large healthcare provider role and diverse training opportunities.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
10 categorical residents each year
Program Website
Address
3800 Reservoir Rd. NW, Washington, DC, 20007
Program Director
Veronica Mizell
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the program hosts a total of 30 residents, including 10 PGY-1 residents. The current class consists of a mix of MD graduates, some of whom are International Medical Graduates (IMGs).
PGY-1 MD
10
PGY-1 DO
0
PGY-1 IMG
4
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents will focus on a curriculum created by a large faculty to ensure comprehensive general surgery knowledge. The clinical training includes trauma care, burn care, pediatric orthopedic surgery, surgical oncology, and more.
Application
Application Process details can be found <a href="/education/gme-application-process">here</a>
# of Locations
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, Children’s National Medical Center, Virginia Hospital Center, MedStar-Georgetown Surgical Outcomes Research Center
Fellowship
The program emphasizes flexibility in training and provides opportunities for residents to pursue fellowships across various specialties post-graduation. Recent graduates have trained in subspecialties like surgical oncology, burn surgery, and transplant surgery. The program's affiliation with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center broadens the fellowship opportunities available.
Resident Life
Overview
The general surgery program offers a high operative volume academic training experience across two major institutions with unique exposure to a diverse patient population.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5 years
Housing
Housing options and stipends are not detailed on the site.
Alumni
Information on alumni can be found <a href="/education/residency-programs/general-surgery-washington-dc/alumni">here</a>
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Salary & Benefits information can be found on the program's webpage.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Vacation policy is not explicitly detailed on the site.