Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Surgery Residency at Saint Luke’s Health System is affiliated with the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine and offers extensive training in various surgical specialties including minimally invasive surgery, bariatric, colorectal, surgical oncology, and more. The program boasts high surgical volume, hands-on experience, and advanced training with technologies such as the da Vinci Xi surgical robots, preparing residents for credentialing in robotic surgery. With an emphasis on clinical and operative training, residents are expected to perform over 1,000 surgeries during their training.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program at Saint Luke’s does not explicitly mention IMG applicants or acceptance rates. Further investigation is needed to find information on ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship for IMGs.
Categorical Positions
12
Categorical Positions (detail)
12 open program slots each year, including five for individuals in their first program year.
Program Website
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Saint Luke’s Health System, Kansas City, MO
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Current Residents
Overview
The surgery residency program typically has 12 open slots each year, with five designated for first-year residents (PGY-1).
PGY-1 MD
5
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The training program offers access to leading-edge technology, clinical and operative training with an emphasis on enhancing technical skills, and instructors who are fellowship-trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery. Participants perform more than 1,000 surgeries during their training, which also includes various elective rotations like minimally invasive surgery and surgical oncology.
Application
The following materials must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS): 1) Completed ERAS application, 2) Three letters of recommendation, 3) Personal statement, 4) Medical school transcript, 5) Dean’s letter, 6) USMLE scores: minimum of 220 on Step 1 and 230 on Step 2 CK. Interview dates can be found on the program's website.
# of Locations
Residents train at four Kansas City metro hospitals: Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Truman Medical Center.
Fellowship
Approximately 70% of graduating chief residents obtain fellowships in surgery. Recent graduates have been successful in securing positions in various subspecialties.
Resident Life
Overview
Saint Luke’s is one of the key training sites for the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine's (UMKC) surgical program. The program has a well-respected reputation nationwide and is highly competitive with high-surgery volume, hands-on experience, and depth of instruction.
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# of Years of Program
4
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Access to leading-edge technology, practice performing a wide variety of procedures, clinical and operative training, fellowship-trained instructors.
PGY-1 Salary
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