Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency Program at MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas is a comprehensive five-year training program designed to cultivate the next generation of surgical leaders. With 12 operating rooms and advanced robotics technology, residents gain unparalleled exposure to a diverse patient population and a wide range of surgical cases, including trauma and pediatric surgeries. The program's emphasis on hands-on experience and collaborative learning prepares residents well for their future careers in surgery.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program did not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness, but information about requirements such as acceptance of ECFMG certification and visa sponsorship would be relevant indicators to assess IMG-friendliness.
Categorical Positions
24
Categorical Positions (detail)
4 Categorical & 4 Prelims for PGY-1 positions; 4 Categorical for PGY-2 to PGY-5
Program Website
Address
3100 N Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV 89128
Program Director
Nancy Rivera, MD, FACS
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident cohort includes eight PGY-1 residents, providing a solid foundation for mentorship and collaboration among residents.
PGY-1 MD
8
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents at MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada have access to a state-of-the-art-facility and advanced technology including: 12 Operating Rooms (including 2 open heart surgical suites)(14 as of Feb. 2021), 3 Endoscopy Suites, 1 Cysto Room, Endoscopic Ultrasound Technology, 5 Robotic Surgery Systems for training in minimally invasive surgical procedures. Residents rotate at Sunrise Hospital for trauma, acute care surgery, and surgical critical care, and have rotations that include General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Surgical Oncology.
Application
Applications will be accepted only through ERAS; required documents include ERAS Application, Personal Statement, CV, transcripts, Dean's letter, three letters of recommendation, USMLE/COMLEX scores, and photograph. Qualified applicants will receive interview invitations.
# of Locations
MountainView Hospital and Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
Fellowship
The program offers a variety of fellowship opportunities as it is associated with Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, which has advanced training in multiple surgical specialties.
Resident Life
Overview
The MountainView General Surgery program’s mission is to develop the next generation of physicians and physician leaders. The program is designed to offer residents a rewarding, educational environment where residents are provided individualized learning opportunities by faculty and staff who support and sustain one another throughout quality care delivery.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5 years, with a required research component.
Housing
Not specified.
Alumni
Program graduates are well-prepared for fellowships and various positions in surgery or related specialties, often working in a variety of practice environments across the country and internationally.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Salary scale starting at $60,736 for PGY1 with on-call meal stipend of $950.
PGY-1 Salary
$60,736 (plus $950 for on-call meals, totaling $61,686)
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