Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Anesthesiology Residency Program focuses on comprehensive training in anesthesiology within a rural tertiary care center, providing exposure to a full spectrum of surgical specialties and diverse cases. With a commitment to patient-centered care, teaching, and community engagement, this program prepares its residents for integrated perioperative medical services in rural healthcare settings. Emphasizing compassion, teamwork, and clinical excellence, residents are groomed in traditional and subspecialty areas of anesthesia, supported by didactic sessions, and involvement in significant clinical experiences.
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Program Details
Specialty
Anesthesiology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not explicitly mention policies regarding International Medical Graduates (IMGs), but it promotes a culture of compassion and learning which may be appealing to IMGs. There is no specific information available about IMG acceptance rates or visa sponsorships mentioned in the text.
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Program Director
Burdett R. Porter, MD, MMM, CPE, FAAPL
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Current Residents
Overview
The program emphasizes strong faculty-resident relationships and hands-on clinical training opportunities, although the exact number of residents is not specified in the text.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program includes extensive training in traditional anesthesia areas, weekly didactic sessions, and a teaching affiliation with the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, providing residents with an academic appointment.
Application
To apply for the Anesthesiology Residency Program at Guthrie, prospective residents should visit the 'How to Apply' section on the program's website. Specific application requirements and deadlines were not located in the text provided.
# of Locations
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, a rural tertiary care center with a full spectrum of surgical specialties, maintains a Level I trauma center.
Fellowship
The program offers solid training in various areas of anesthesiology including subspecialties in cardiac, neuro, obstetrics, pediatrics, pain management, and critical care, supporting the residents' career development. There is a teaching affiliation with the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, which may open up fellowship opportunities at affiliated institutions.
Resident Life
Overview
The Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Anesthesiology Residency Program is unique for its combination of medical technology, professional expertise, and individual attention, delivering a more extensive clinical experience than most rural hospitals.
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# of Years of Program
The Anesthesiology Residency Program is an ACGME approved program aimed at producing board eligible anesthesiologists, maintaining a culture of compassionate patient care while promoting requisite education and research.
Housing
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Salary & Benefits
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PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
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