Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency Program at Nassau University Medical Center offers a comprehensive and robust training experience over five years. The program includes hands-on clinical and operative experience in various surgery disciplines and provides resources aimed at achieving multiple publications while encouraging resident wellness through structured support. They provide significant technical experience with a focus on research and academic opportunities alongside a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse group of residents, including individuals from the BIPOC and LGBTIQA+ communities. It emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming training environment. However, there is no explicit mention of the IMG acceptance rate or specific eligibility criteria for international medical graduates.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
Three categorical residents and nine preliminary residents per year
Program Website
Address
2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554
Program Director
Elizabeth Cirincione, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has 24 active clinical residents, which includes 3 categorical residents and 9 preliminary residents each year. The residents receive extensive training through a broad spectrum of surgical experiences and participate in various academic activities.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The first year of the program includes a strict call schedule where interns spend approximately three blocks on General Surgery, four blocks on Acute Care Surgery, and additional rotations including Plastic Surgery and Urology. Each rotation lasts four weeks.
Application
Applications for the three categorical positions are required by November 1st of each academic year and must be submitted through ERAS. We offer three categorical interview sessions per season, in November, December, and January, with details provided upon acceptance of an interview offer.
# of Locations
The program operates at multiple locations including Nassau University Medical Center and Long Island Jewish/Forest Hills Hospital.
Fellowship
Recent graduates of the General Surgery Residency at Nassau University Medical Center have matched into various fellowships, including Minimally Invasive Surgery at Kaiser Permanente in Sacramento, CA; Plastic Surgery at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA; and General Surgery Faculty Practice in Batesville, AR. Graduates from previous years have pursued fellowships in diverse specialties across renowned institutions.
Resident Life
Overview
The General Surgery Residency Program at the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York is part of NuHealth, which includes a 530-bed tertiary care teaching facility. It trains over 300 residents and fellows across multiple specialties.
On Call Schedule
Interns follow a strict every fourth night call schedule. Residents transition to senior level call schedule, which is approximately every 3.5 days.
# of Years of Program
The residency program is a five-year program that includes extensive clinical, academic, and technical experience.
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Alumni
Alumni of the program have pursued various fellowships such as Minimally Invasive Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Critical Care, Breast Oncology, Vascular Surgery, Trauma/Critical Care, and others across notable institutions like Kaiser Permanente, Tulane University, and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Graduates have successfully entered both fellowships and private practice, reflecting the program's comprehensive training.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents are provided with a wellness program that includes wellness half days every quarter, dog therapy sessions, Tai Chi sessions, meditation/mindfulness sessions, and a yearly retreat.
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Vacation
Residents receive one four-week block for vacation, which can be divided over the course of the year.