Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago General Surgery Residency offers a comprehensive training experience with a focus on mentor-based support and hands-on training in general surgery. Residents complete varied rotations and have access to a diverse patient population in Chicago, ensuring a well-rounded educational environment. The program is designed to equip graduates for successful careers in surgery, either in independent practice or fellowship training.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago General Surgery Residency does not explicitly mention its IMG acceptance. However, it takes a mentor-based approach to training and focuses solely on general surgery without subspecialty residents or fellows, indicating a potentially IMG-friendly environment. There is no indication of visa sponsorship or specific acceptance rates for IMGs.
Categorical Positions
2
Categorical Positions (detail)
Two categorical and two preliminary surgery residents each year.
Program Website
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Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago, 1431 N. Claremont Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has an intimate, team-oriented environment, with two categorical and two preliminary residents accepted each year, allowing for early operative exposure and autonomy in training. The majority of training occurs at Ascension Saint Joseph, supplemented by rotations at other hospitals, providing a diverse clinical experience.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program follows a detailed curriculum of goals and objectives in operating rooms, floors, clinical conferences, and skills lab for each service and level, ultimately providing a progressive foundation of competencies.
Application
Candidates can apply through the designated residency application platform. Specific application deadlines are not outlined, but they recommend checking frequently for updates. Notably, interviews are scheduled during early winter months; exact dates should be confirmed directly with the program for current year specifics.
# of Locations
The majority of residents' training takes place at Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago, with six months on surgical subspecialties at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and additional rotations in multiple hospitals throughout the city.
Fellowship
The program prepares its residents for independent practice or fellowship training. Recent graduates have successfully matched into specialties of their choice, indicating a range of fellowship opportunities following the residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago General Surgery Residency combines mentor-based training with exposure to the full spectrum of surgery, undiluted by subspecialty residents or fellows, fostering a close relationship between residents and faculty members.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program accepts two categorical and two preliminary surgery residents each year, giving residents early operative exposure and autonomy.
Housing
Housing details are not outlined in the text. Potential housing options might be available, and residents may need to research or inquire about specifics regarding the accommodations, support, or stipends provided.
Alumni
Alumni from the program have pursued a variety of paths, including fellowships in general surgery and various subspecialties. Graduates have also taken up positions in academic institutions, private practice, and some have stayed on as faculty members in the same or similar institutions.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The strength of the residency is its unique blend of mentor-based training combined with a rich experience of the full spectrum of surgery, undiluted by surgical subspecialty residents or fellows. The small size of the program supports an excellent team-oriented educational environment; residents gain a progressive foundation of competencies.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The program provides a vacation policy that typically includes a specified amount of time off for residents. Specific details on the number of days or carryover allowances are not mentioned in the content provided.