Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a five-year ACGME-accredited program dedicated to training elite orthopaedic surgeons. The program focuses on comprehensive education, including clinical hands-on experience, research projects, and mentorship from skilled faculty. Located in Stockton, CA, the program places significant emphasis on diversity and aims to equip residents with a holistic approach to patient care in the diverse Central Valley community.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Orthopaedic Surgery residency program at St. Joseph’s Medical Center is IMG-friendly, as it emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its recruiting process. Relevant affiliations with institutions such as Touro University College of Medicine and various hospitals for comprehensive training suggest an acceptance of international medical graduates. There is no explicit mention of specific eligibility criteria for IMG applicants, but the program’s commitment to accepting diverse backgrounds aligns with the potential inclusion of IMGs.
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Categorical Positions (detail)
Five-year ACGME-accredited post-graduate training program
Program Website
Address
St. Joseph’s Medical Center, 1800 N California St, Stockton, CA 95204
Program Director
Jaicharan Iyengar, MD
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Current Residents
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes a balance of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience with clinical lectures, clinical conferences, and educational activities, partnering with top institutions for comprehensive subspecialty training.
Application
The Orthopaedic Surgery residency program at St. Joseph’s Medical Center/Alpine Orthopaedic Medical Group requires residents to be involved in independent research projects with faculty mentorship. Additional information regarding the application process is not provided in the text extracted.
# of Locations
The primary teaching site is St. Joseph’s/Alpine Orthopaedics, with partnerships at UC Davis, Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, Shriners Hospital in Sacramento, and San Joaquin County Medical Center.
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Resident Life
Overview
The Orthopaedic Surgery residency program at St. Joseph’s Medical Center/Alpine Orthopaedic Medical Group places a unique emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion in orthopaedic care to reflect the diverse needs of the patient population and community-at-large.
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# of Years of Program
The program is a five-year ACGME-accredited post-graduate training program.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Independent research projects with faculty mentorship; emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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