Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency Program at Trinity Health Oakland Hospital has been accredited since 1953 and features a comprehensive 5-year training designed to meet ACGME/RRC standards. With hands-on experience at a 497-bed community hospital, this program offers a rich diversity of clinical exposure and patient interaction. Residents benefit from a supportive learning environment aimed at cultivating skilled, compassionate general surgeons ready to thrive in various medical settings. Notable aspects include a focus on academic and clinical excellence, along with diverse community service opportunities.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention an acceptance rate for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or specific eligibility for IMG applicants. However, it appears welcoming to a diverse population, which may include IMGs, as it emphasizes serving a broad range of socioeconomic strata and includes underserved populations. Additional research into visa sponsorship or ECFMG certification acceptance may be needed.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
10 categorical and 4 preliminary positions
Program Website
Address
Trinity Health Oakland, Pontiac, Michigan
Program Director
Amy Braddock, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has a total of 10 categorical residents, a portion of which are currently enrolled, with 4 PGY-1 MD residents. Specific numbers for PGY-1 DO residents and IMG status were not detailed.
PGY-1 MD
4
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program includes 10 categorical and 4 preliminary positions, with 58 months of training at Trinity Health Oakland and two one-month outside rotations for transplant and pediatric surgery in metro-Detroit.
Application
Applications are accepted through ERAS, with deadlines typically in late September. Interviews are conducted in November and December, and candidates are encouraged to apply early as positions are filled on a rolling basis.
# of Locations
1
Fellowship
The program offers a fully accredited 5-year general surgery residency designed to prepare graduates for the American Board of Surgery examination. Fellowship opportunities may be pursued after graduation but are not detailed in the provided text. Typically, graduates of general surgery may pursue fellowships in subspecialties such as surgical oncology, vascular surgery, or plastic surgery, often in affiliated institutions.
Resident Life
Overview
The General Surgery Residency Program at Trinity Health Oakland Hospital (SJMO) first received Residency Review Committee approval in 1953 and offers a fully accredited 5-year program designed to exceed ACGME/RRC for Surgery requirements.
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# of Years of Program
5
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Alumni
Alumni often pursue fellowships in subspecialties such as surgical oncology, trauma surgery, and minimally invasive surgery, and many secure academic positions or join private practices across the United States.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Residents are typically allotted 4 weeks of vacation per academic year, with the possibility to carry over unused time under certain conditions. Requests for time off should be made well in advance to ensure coverage.