Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency Program at Saint Mary’s Hospital is a six-year program located in Waterbury, Connecticut, affiliated with Yale University. It comprises five years of clinical training and one year of dedicated research. The program emphasizes the fundamentals of surgery and encourages residents to engage in research, enhancing their skills and knowledge. The hospital serves a diverse patient population and is committed to academic excellence and community service.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The General Surgery Residency Program encourages participation from International Medical Graduates (IMGs), as it is affiliated with Yale University and has a structured program that would support IMGs. Specific information regarding acceptance rates or the number of IMG residents was not found, but details about fellowship pursuits and research indicate that the program may have a welcoming stance towards IMG applicants.
Categorical Positions
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Categorical Positions (detail)
The General Surgery Residency Program is an independent training program, graduating two Chief residents per year.
Program Website
Address
Saint Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
Program Director
Dr. J. Alexander Palesty, MD, FACS
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Current Residents
Overview
The program graduates two Chief residents per year, though the total number of current residents was not specified. The residency is structured into clinical rotations, giving residents diverse training in general surgery and various surgical specialties.
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The training program in surgery is a 6-year program. Five years of the program are spent in clinical training, during which residents learn the fundamentals of basic science as applied to clinical surgery. The sixth year is dedicated to bench research. It encourages clinical research participation during their tenure.
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# of Locations
Saint Mary's Hospital and additional rotations at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Hartford Hospital, and Connecticut Children's Medical Center.
Fellowship
Residents are encouraged to engage in clinical research, which ultimately aids their application for fellowship programs after completing the residency. The program supports scholarly activities and encourages presentations at conferences, which can strengthen a resident's chances for fellowship acceptance.
Resident Life
Overview
The General Surgery Residency Program is located at Saint Mary’s Hospital, a community teaching hospital and affiliate of Yale University, in the city of Waterbury Connecticut. Saint Mary’s is a 250-bed hospital that services a mixed population of approximately 110,000. The program is independent and graduates two Chief residents per year.
On Call Schedule
Training at Saint Mary's Hospital has a dedicated academic day every Wednesday from 7AM to 1PM.
# of Years of Program
6 years, including 5 years of clinical training and 1 year of research.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program actively encourages all residents to participate in clinical research during their tenure.
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