Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital emphasizes a comprehensive training program with over 100 years of history. It focuses on developing evidence-based, compassionate surgical care. Residents receive extensive training in core components of general surgery and are well-prepared for diverse postgraduate opportunities, including fellowships and community practice.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not explicitly state its IMG-friendliness; however, it mentions training excellent surgeons who provide patient-centered surgical care in various environments, suggesting flexibility that may accommodate international medical graduates. The eligibility criteria do not specify restrictions based on medical school graduation location, implying potential acceptance of IMGs. Further investigation into visa sponsorship and resident backgrounds is recommended for a complete assessment.
Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
Four residents accepted per year
Program Website
Address
St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, 1044 Belmont Ave, Youngstown, OH 44504
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Current Residents
Overview
The program accepts four categorical residents per year into the General Surgery Residency at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Residents are expected to receive detailed training in various surgical disciplines, ensuring readiness for independent surgical practice and further specialization.
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
In-depth training in the core components of general surgery, broad exposure to surgical specialty diseases and procedures, outstanding acute, inpatient care for critically ill and injured patients, contribution to the comprehensive care of patients with hepatobiliary and breast diseases, technical mastery of open, endoscopic, and minimally invasive (including robotic) procedures.
Application
Application process information can be found on the program's website. Key details to look for include specific deadlines, application requirements, interview dates, and additional materials.
# of Locations
Multiple sites including St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Fellowship
The program offers comprehensive training that equips graduates to pursue various post-residency activities including fellowship training, urban, suburban, or rural community practice, and mission-based surgery. Although specific affiliated fellowship opportunities aren't detailed, graduates are expected to contribute meaningfully in several surgical specialties suggesting a broad array of post-graduate opportunities.
Resident Life
Overview
Our program has trained surgical residents for the past 100 years. We offer a comprehensive program that encompasses education in basis sciences, training in technical skills and the acquisition of evidence-based, clinical skills.
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# of Years of Program
Five years.
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Alumni
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive program encompassing education in basic sciences, training in technical skills, and acquisition of evidence-based clinical skills. Graduates achieve a 100 percent first-time pass rate on the American Board of Surgery Qualifying and Certifying Examinations.
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