Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Sinai-Grace General Surgery Residency program, affiliated with Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, offers rigorous training with a focus on hands-on experience. Located at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit, MI, this program accepts three new residents each year and emphasizes comprehensive surgical education in a supportive environment. Residents engage in diverse rotations, gaining exposure to various surgical specialties, ensuring well-rounded training.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not provide explicit information about IMG acceptance or specific eligibility for International Medical Graduates. However, it mentions that candidates must pass COMLEX USA or USMLE, which is generally a requirement for all residents, including IMGs. It is advisable for IMGs to reach out to the program for further clarification on their acceptance criteria and support for international graduates.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
Three new residents per year but does not specify details about prelim residents, rural, categorical or otherwise.
Program Website
Address
6071 W. Outer Drive, 5th Floor West M521 Detroit, MI 48235
Program Director
Susan Seman, D.O., FACOS, FACS
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are three PGY-1 residents in the program, all of whom are MD graduates. The residents represent a dedicated cohort focused on comprehensive surgical education under the guidance of experienced faculty.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Weekly/monthly/annual education includes: attending-lead didactics every Wednesday 6:30am – 8:30am, Morbidity and Mortality Conference and Grand Rounds every Thursday 7:30am – 9am, DaVinci robot training on Fridays, resident-run surgery clinics, laparoscopic simulation, monthly Grand Rounds, suture clinics, surgical anatomy and dissection courses, and life-saving certification trainings such as BLS, ACLS, and ATLS.
Application
The Sinai-Grace surgery residency program requires passing COMLEX USA or USMLE 1 & 2 for entry, and COMLEX USA or USMLE 3 must be passed before entering PGY 3 year. Applications are accepted through ERAS. The program has ACGME initial accreditation since July 2017. An audition rotation is encouraged but not mandatory for application review. Contact: Karolina Redziniak, MA, 313-966-3053, kredzini@dmc.org. Queries regarding the program can be directed to Shatika Andrews, contact: Sandrews2@dmc.org, 313-966-4770.
# of Locations
The majority of the residents spend their time at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit, MI, with rotations at various affiliated institutions nearby.
Fellowship
The residency program lists multiple fellowship opportunities, but does not detail specific fellowships associated with the program or recent graduates. Potential areas for fellowship might include trauma, oncology, or vascular surgery, based on faculty expertise. I recommend contacting program coordinators for detailed fellowship information.
Resident Life
Overview
The Sinai-Grace general surgery residency program is unique in that it accepts three new residents per year and works closely with board certified attendings dedicated to education. The program is funded by Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in collaboration with the Statewide Campus System.
On Call Schedule
Attending-lead didactics every Wednesday 6:30am – 8:30am following the SCORE curriculum, Morbidity and Mortality Conference and Grand Rounds every Thursday 7:30am – 9am, DaVinci robot training Fridays, Weekly resident run surgery clinic; various days/times depending on service, Laparoscopic simulator in the surgical resident lounge, Monthly Michigan State University coordinated Grand Rounds, Monthly suture and laparoscopic clinic for interns, Surgical anatomy and dissection course, Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET) dissection course, Fundamentals of Critical Care certification course, BLS, ACLS, and ATLS training provided by program.
# of Years of Program
The residency program typically lasts for 5 years, from PGY I to PGY V.
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