Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital General Surgery Residency is a prestigious five-year program that offers rigorous training in general surgery. It is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and provides residents with comprehensive surgical experience across multiple specialties. The program emphasizes a patient-centered approach to care, and residents learn in an environment supported by a history of excellence within a community-based, university-affiliated framework. Training incorporates advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery, while rotations at esteemed institutions such as the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins Hospital augment the educational experience.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program only accepts J-1 Visas and emphasizes that all ECFMG certification steps need to be completed before Match results are due, indicating IMG-friendly characteristics.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
Three categorical residents per year and four preliminary residents per year.
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster is not explicitly mentioned in the text, and specific information about the number of PGY-1 residents is also not provided.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents are offered a broad-based surgical experience to general surgery and many surgical specialties. The program features rotations in burn management, trauma, transplant, gastrointestinal endoscopy, vascular surgery, robotic surgery, and pediatric surgery. The educational experience is complemented by rotations at the University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and the Children’s National Medical Center.
Application
Applications are accepted only through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Process). Applications are accepted through October 31st. Interviews are by invitation only in November, December, and January.
# of Locations
Rotations at multiple locations including Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital, University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and the Children’s National Medical Center.
Fellowship
Graduates from the program have pursued various fellowships such as HPB at Advent Health, Vascular at University of Tennessee COM, and Cardiothoracic at Johns Hopkins Hospital, showcasing a robust post-graduation career path.
Resident Life
Overview
The Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital general surgery residency is a five-year program, fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education through its Residency Review Committee in Surgery. This academically-oriented, community-based, university-affiliated residency program is the second oldest surgical residency in the country.
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# of Years of Program
5
Housing
No specific information about housing options or support offered by the residency program could be located.
Alumni
Graduates of the program have pursued fellowships in various specialties including HPB, Vascular, and Cardiothoracic. Locations include Advent Health, the University of Tennessee COM, and Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Competitive salary with a meal stipend, three weeks of paid vacation, five paid sick days, medical, dental and vision insurance for residents and family (partial premium paid by Saint Agnes), maternal & paternal paid leave, ASC Resident Membership, and various educational and professional development opportunities.
PGY-1 Salary
59684
Vacation
Residents receive three weeks of paid vacation and five paid sick days.