Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program at Mercy is a 5-year residency designed to train the next generation of orthopedic surgeons. The program aims to provide extensive training that includes clinical skills and medical knowledge applicable in various settings, including tertiary care centers and community hospitals. With an emphasis on lifelong learning, the program supports a diverse educational experience that prepares residents for future subspecialties and fellowships in orthopedics.
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program at Mercy is approved to accept a total of 3 residents annually. There is no indication in the text regarding the acceptance or eligibility of International Medical Graduates (IMGs). Such information would typically be found in sections discussing eligibility criteria or application processes, and if it is not directly stated, it might also be helpful to review visa sponsorship policies or the demographics of current residents. However, no relevant details were found in this overview regarding IMGs' acceptance rates or specifics.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
3 new residents each year
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Program Director
Jodi Achter
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently accepts 3 new residents each year. There are currently 3 PGY-1 residents enrolled in the program. The information regarding the distribution between MD and DO residents and the IMG population remains undisclosed.
PGY-1 MD
3
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes progressive education experience with increasing patient care responsibilities over a five-year period.
Application
How to apply: Information about the application process for this residency program is typically found in the 'How to Apply' section. Important deadlines and specific requirements are usually detailed there. It's advisable to check this section for guidance on deadlines, interview dates, and any additional materials needed for your application.
# of Locations
Several community hospitals and a tertiary center.
Fellowship
The program prepares residents to gain any desired fellowship opportunities, although no specific fellowships are explicitly listed in the text. The mission suggests a broad exposure to various orthopedic surgery cases, indicating potential fellowship tracks could include subspecialties in orthopedic surgery, but further details would require exploration of additional sources or specific program documents.
Resident Life
Overview
The residency program provides a broad exposure to orthopedic surgery cases in both a tertiary care center and several community hospitals, and focuses on developing medical knowledge, clinical skills, and lifelong learning necessary to become a general orthopedic surgeon.
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# of Years of Program
5 years
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Information about benefits is available under Compensation & Benefits.
PGY-1 Salary
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