Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, located in Sayre, Pennsylvania, offers comprehensive training in orthopaedic surgery. Accredited in 2021, this residency includes a core faculty dedicated to fostering an academic environment with hands-on surgical experiences, varying clinical rotations, and rigorous didactic learning. The program emphasizes serving rural communities with a mission to develop compassionate, competent orthopaedic surgeons, integrating scientific knowledge and community-focused care.
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program does not provide explicit information regarding International Medical Graduates (IMG) friendliness within the text. However, it is essential to check the program's official website or contact them directly for any information about ECFMG certification acceptance, visa sponsorship, and current IMG residents.
Categorical Positions
15
Categorical Positions (detail)
15
Program Website
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Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pennsylvania
Program Director
A T Appleton, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program includes a comprehensive didactic schedule, educational resources, and research support. Residents are encouraged to have early hands-on surgical experience under close supervision, giving them graduated autonomy as they progress through the program.
Application
Interested applicants can apply through ERAS. The application deadline is typically around mid-November. Interviews are usually held in January. Specific details may vary from year to year; thus, checking the program's official website regularly is recommended.
# of Locations
Residents primarily work at the main campus in Sayre, Corning Hospital, and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia for pediatric orthopaedic experience.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program provides comprehensive training in a close-knit, family-like atmosphere, with a focus on compassion, learning, and patient care in musculoskeletal disease.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program is designed for a complement of 15 residents and adheres to ACGME and ABOS guidelines for residency training, typically spanning five years.
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Alumni
Alumni from the program often pursue fellowships in subspecialties such as sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and pediatric orthopedics. Graduates have taken positions in both academic settings and private practice, with many located in Pennsylvania and the surrounding regions.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive training, dedicated core faculty, early hands-on surgical experience, strong institutional support for research.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are typically allocated 3 weeks of vacation per year. Unused vacation days may be carried over to the next year to a certain extent, but it is advisable to check specific carryover policies with the department as they may vary.