Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School aims to train future leaders in surgery with a robust curriculum that combines clinical excellence and research. Residents rotate through a variety of surgical specialties and are provided with opportunities for individual research time and fellowships post-graduation. The program stresses the importance of resident well-being and has several support initiatives in place.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts international medical school graduates as categorical residents, but due to increasing difficulty with visa issues, applications from anyone requiring a visa cannot be entertained.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
Information about categorical residents not directly stated, but multiple residents names and details are given, suggesting a significant number in the program.
Program Website
Address
P.O. Box 19, Medical Education Building, Room 596, New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0019
Program Director
Dylan Nieman, PhD MD, FACS
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently includes a diverse group of 20 residents in their first year, including graduates from both US and international medical schools, with a notable representation of international medical school graduates.
PGY-1 MD
Currently, there are 20 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the program, based on the listed residents.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
The program currently has 2 PGY-1 residents who are identified as International Medical Graduates.
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum is structured to include rotations in various surgical departments, with an emphasis on clinical competency and professionalism. The residency is divided into progressive years, starting with surgical internships in PGY-1, leading to more advanced roles through to the chief resident year, where leadership and teaching responsibilities are emphasized.
Application
Applications to the program must be done through ERAS. Three letters of recommendation are required, with four total letters permitted. Interviews are planned for November 13th, November 20th, December 4th, and December 11th, 2024. Review of applications begins on September 25th, and any paper application submissions will not be reviewed. Not all applicants will be notified if they are not offered an interview.
# of Locations
Residents rotate through multiple clinical sites, including Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital, and others, gaining diverse surgical experiences.
Fellowship
Most graduates pursue competitive advanced fellowship specialty training in various fields at other premier institutions which may include opportunities for research fellowships and professional development programs.
Resident Life
Overview
The General Surgery Residency program at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School focuses on training future academic leaders in surgery with a comprehensive hands-on surgical experience, including dedicated research time.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The General Surgery Residency typically spans five years, offering extensive training and the opportunity for dedicated research.
Housing
There is no direct mention of housing options or support provided by the residency program in the text available.
Alumni
The program boasts alumni who pursue advanced fellowship training at leading institutions. Specific fellowships or positions of alumni include surgical oncology, cardiac surgery, pediatric surgery, and general surgery at centers such as MD Anderson Cancer Center, UCLA, and Fox Chase Cancer Center, among others.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Not explicitly detailed, but mentions a focus on resident wellness and support structures like 'Wellness Wednesday'.
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