Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The PCOM General Surgery Residency Program is a comprehensive five-year program that integrates strong academic foundations with practical surgical training. Residents perform around 200 major surgeries annually while being guided by a diverse and experienced faculty at affiliated healthcare sites. The program emphasizes robust educational tools and facilities to augment resident training and ultimately prepares graduates for a career in surgical medicine.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The PCOM General Surgery Residency Program has not explicitly stated its IMG-friendly policies, but it does not require USMLE for applicants, and they can apply through ERAS with COMLEX parts I and II. This suggests some level of inclusivity towards different medical backgrounds. However, further specific eligibility information for IMGs is not provided in the text.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
30 positions; 6 categorical intern position available each year
Program Website
Address
4190 City Avenue, Suite 409, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Program Director
Lindsey L. Perea, DO, FACS
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Current Residents
Overview
The program accommodates a total of 30 residents, with 6 categorical intern positions available each year. The majority of residents are provided hands-on surgical training in a variety of affiliated hospitals, emphasizing a significant practical experience in general surgery.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents can easily perform about 200 major surgeries each year and will be exposed to numerous experienced faculty trainers. They benefit from dedicated academic time including daily teaching rounds, divisional grand rounds, monthly meetings, and departmental meetings, where they also teach students and interns.
Application
Applicants must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service for Applicants (ERAS). All applicants for PCOM residency and fellowship programs must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
# of Locations
Residents work at multiple affiliated healthcare facilities, including Chestnut Hill Hospital, Cooper University Hospital, and more, totaling at least 9 different sites listed.
Fellowship
The program offers a robust surgical training experience, including access to approximately 200 major surgeries per year. While specific fellowship opportunities are not listed, residents are expected to receive training through diverse faculty and participate in teaching, which may enhance their qualifications for various surgical fellowships post-residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The PCOM General Surgery Residency Program combines a strong academic and hands-on program with the assets of a large medical school, providing a tremendous learning experience for surgical residents through access to various specialized facilities.
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# of Years of Program
The program typically lasts for 5 years.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents can perform about 200 major surgeries each year; exposure to experienced faculty trainers; benefit of a large and diverse faculty and dedicated academic time; daily teaching rounds, divisional and weekly grand rounds.
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