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SUNY (Upstate)

Syracuse, New York

General Surgery

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The General Surgery Residency Program at SUNY Upstate Medical University is a fully-accredited program that graduates five to six chief residents annually. With a robust curriculum and comprehensive surgical training, the program prepares residents with exposure to over 1000 major cases during their training across multiple hospitals in Syracuse. The program also boasts a high first-time pass rate for board exams, a Surgical Skills Lab, and a new Simulation Center for hands-on training. The residency promotes a supportive learning environment and encourages diverse applicants.

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Program Details

Specialty

General Surgery

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

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Categorical Positions

Categorical Positions (detail)

Five to six chief residents per year; specific details on prelim residents not provided.

Program Website

Address

750 E. Adams Street, Syracuse, New York 13210

Program Director

Kelly Liberati

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Current Residents

Overview

The exact number of current residents in the General Surgery Residency Program is not provided in the text. However, it is mentioned that the program graduates five to six chief residents each year.

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PGY-1 DO

PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

A comprehensive curriculum for teaching surgical science has led to an excellent first-time pass rate. Our Surgical Skills Lab provides an opportunity for both junior and senior residents to practice surgical techniques in a safe, relaxed, and non-threatening environment. Additionally, the university boasts a new state-of-the-art Simulation Center for special events such as FLS training.

Application

# of Locations

Training is provided at University Hospitals along with three other conveniently located hospitals in Syracuse.

Fellowship

More than half of the graduates typically pursue advanced fellowship training after completing the program. Specific fellowships related to the General Surgery Residency have not been detailed in the provided text.

Resident Life

Overview

The General Surgery Residency Program graduates five to six chief residents per year, with training provided at University Hospitals and three other hospitals in Syracuse, allowing exposure to over 1000 major cases.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

The length of the program is typically defined by the years necessary to complete the General Surgery Residency, although specific years are not stated in the text.

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Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Comprehensive curriculum, state-of-the-art Simulation Center, exposure to over 1000 major cases, excellent first-time pass rate in the past two years.

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