Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is a five-year ACGME-accredited program starting on July 1 each year, designed to prepare residents for certification by the American Board of Surgery. The residency emphasizes progressive responsibility, combining a robust clinical training experience with diverse surgical cases and research opportunities, creating an enriching environment for resident education and professional development.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The General Surgery Residency at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn does not directly mention its IMG-friendliness in the provided text. However, it offers a diverse training environment with a range of impactful clinical experiences. The program does not explicitly state its acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or any related statistics. Therefore, additional research may be required to confirm the program's stance on IMG applications.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
Each year, the program matches three first-year categorical residents.
Program Website
Address
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, 150 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Program Director
Jason D. Prescott
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently enrolls three first-year categorical residents (PGY-1).
PGY-1 MD
3
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum involves progressive responsibility with surgical decision-making taught through clinical and didactic settings. Residents gain experience across various surgical specialties, participate actively in patient care, and supervise junior residents.
Application
Residency applications can be submitted starting from September 15, with a deadline of November 30. The interview dates vary, and applicants are notified of their interview status after the deadline. Additional materials may include a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and a CV.
# of Locations
Three major hospitals: NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, Tisch Hospital, and NYC Health+Hospitals/Bellevue.
Fellowship
After graduation, residents routinely match into competitive fellowship programs across various subspecialties in their top choices. However, the specific fellowships offered or pursued by recent graduates from this residency program are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, thus requiring further investigation to identify exact opportunities available within the program.
Resident Life
Overview
The General Surgery Residency at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn emphasizes the development of leaders in academic surgery, combining varied training sites and opportunities for mentorship.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Five years, starting on July 1 each year.
Housing
The program offers support for housing, including assistance in finding accommodation near the hospital. Specific stipends or partnered housing options are detailed on the program's resources page.
Alumni
Alumni of the program frequently match into competitive fellowship programs across various surgical subspecialties, including trauma, critical care, and surgical oncology. They pursue careers in both academic practices and private settings, often within major metropolitan areas and well-known institutions.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program provides a wealth of clinical and operative experience, research opportunities, and a supportive faculty committed to teaching and mentoring.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Residents are allocated four weeks of vacation each year. Any unused vacation days can be carried over to the next year, but requests must be submitted with sufficient notice for supervisor approval.