Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
NYU Grossman School of Medicine offers a comprehensive five-year General Surgery Residency in Manhattan designed to prepare graduates for board certification and proficiency in diverse surgical settings. The program emphasizes hands-on clinical experience, mentorship by renowned faculty, and opportunities to engage in both clinical and basic science research, catering to residents' progressive responsibility in surgical care decision-making.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not explicitly mention IMG-friendly criteria, but information regarding the acceptance of ECFMG certification, visa sponsorship, or the number of current/past IMG residents is not provided.
Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
eight first-year categorical residents
Program Website
Address
NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
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Current Residents
Overview
The General Surgery Residency program matches eight PGY-1 categorical residents annually, reflecting a highly competitive selection process.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum combines clinical training with basic science research experiences, under close guidance and supervision of diverse faculty, providing a strong understanding of human biology related to surgery and the technical skills necessary for patient management.
Application
Applications are due by December 1st annually. Interviews take place between October and January. Candidates must submit a completed application through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). Required materials include a CV, personal statement, and letters of recommendation.
# of Locations
three locations: Tisch Hospital, Kimmel Pavilion, and NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue.
Fellowship
After graduation, residents routinely match in competitive fellowship programs in all subspecialties, indicating a strong post-residency career path. Specific fellowship information is not detailed in the provided text.
Resident Life
Overview
The residency program has a unique combination of training sites that provide a rich and varied source of surgical patients, diseases, and care settings.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
five years
Housing
The program provides information on housing options, including nearby accommodations and contacts for local apartment rentals. However, specific details on housing stipends or partnerships were not provided in the text.
Alumni
Alumni of the program often pursue fellowships in various subspecialties, with common paths including surgical oncology, vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, and colorectal surgery. Many alumni have also moved into academic positions at prestigious institutions or private practice.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The residency allows for 4 weeks of vacation each year, scheduling is flexible but requires prior approval from program leadership. Unused vacation time cannot be carried over into the next fiscal year.