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Morehouse

Atlanta, Georgia

General Surgery

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Surgery Residency Program at Morehouse School of Medicine aims to train compassionate surgeons with strong clinical and technical skills. The program offers a diverse and comprehensive curriculum that includes education on surgical care, patient safety, rigorous clinical training in laparoscopic/robotic and trauma surgeries, and community outreach initiatives. With a focus on developing leadership and teaching skills, residents are supported by a distinguished faculty. The program is designed to foster the growth of residents in a supportive and innovative environment.

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Program Details

Specialty

General Surgery

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

Yes

IMG Friendly (detail)

The residency program at Morehouse School of Medicine does not explicitly mention its IMG friendliness, but it focuses on training excellent surgeons, which may indicate a welcoming approach to diverse applicants including International Medical Graduates (IMG). Additional information regarding acceptance rates or specific IMG eligibility criteria is not stated. Specific details about ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship were not found in the text provided, so it is unclear how IMG-friendly the program is.

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Program Website

Address

720 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

Program Director

Shaneeta Johnson, MD MBA FACS FASMBS

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Current Residents

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The current resident roster details, including the number of PGY-1 residents and their backgrounds, were not specified in the text provided. There is a focus on the overall mission of the program rather than the specific number of residents.

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Curriculum & Education

Overview

The educational conferences in the residency program include Patient Safety and Quality Improvement sessions, Grand Rounds, Journal Club, Simulation/Robotics Training, Resident Research Presentations, and Basic Science Instruction.

Application

The application process includes submitting materials via the official Morehouse School of Medicine residency application page. Specific deadlines, interview dates, and requirements are described in the 'How to Apply' section of the residency program, available through the provided links.

# of Locations

Residents are affiliated with some of the most prestigious hospitals in the Atlanta area, including Grady Memorial Hospital and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite.

Fellowship

The Surgery Residency Program at Morehouse School of Medicine prepares residents for various post-graduate opportunities, including fellowship training in specialized fields such as trauma, critical care, laparoscopic/robotic surgery, bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, and surgical oncology. The program aims to facilitate residents' professional development and has partnerships with institutions that may offer fellowship options, but specifics are not detailed in the provided text.

Resident Life

Overview

The Surgery Residency Program at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) aims to train compassionate surgeons with technical and clinical excellence, supported by a diverse and outstanding faculty, utilizing innovative surgical care and community outreach.

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# of Years of Program

The length of the residency program is typically discussed in the context of comprehensive training leading to fellowship, private practice, global surgery, and academic medicine.

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Alumni

The alumni of the Surgery Residency Program at Morehouse School of Medicine have pursued various paths, including fellowships, private practice, and academic positions. There is no specific breakdown of fellowship types or institutions mentioned in the text provided.

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