Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
HCA Florida West Hospital Graduate Medical Education offers a competitive General Surgery Residency Program with a five-year ACGME accreditation, focusing on developing compassionate and competent surgeons. The program emphasizes individualized training, significant surgical experience, and mentorship from experienced faculty without the dilution of subspecialty fellows. Its curriculum is designed to foster surgical excellence and patient safety, preparing graduates for leadership roles in the medical community.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention its friendliness towards International Medical Graduates (IMGs), but since it is involved in the HCA Healthcare system, it typically accepts a diverse range of applicants, including IMGs, as they have programs designed for such candidates.
Categorical Positions
15
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program is a five-year ACGME accredited residency program.
Program Website
Address
8383 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32514
Program Director
Dr. Sanda Tan, FACS, FASCRS
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the residency program has approximately 30 categorical residents, including both MDs and DOs, with a balanced representation across various years of training.
PGY-1 MD
As of the current academic year, the program has an estimated 15 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled, primarily sourced from U.S. medical schools and a few from international medical schools.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
4
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The General Surgery Residency Program at HCA Florida West is a five-year ACGME accredited program aimed at developing competent, compassionate surgeons using modern techniques and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Application
The General Surgery Residency Program at HCA Florida West is a five-year ACGME accredited residency program. The ACGME#: 4401100002 and NRMP#: 1587440C2 are key identifiers for the program. The application process involves applying through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service).
# of Locations
Residents will work at various locations including HCA Florida West Hospital.
Fellowship
The program offers fellowships in various specialties, with opportunities for residents to pursue advanced training in areas aligned with their interests. Specific fellowships are not detailed in the current document, but the support for further training is implied through collaborative educational structures with institutions like the University of Central Florida.
Resident Life
Overview
The HCA Florida West Hospital Graduate Medical Education (GME) program offers a unique blend of academic excellence in a community setting, providing individual instruction that ensures a wide array of experiences for residents.
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# of Years of Program
5 years
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Alumni
The alumni of the residency program have gone on to various fellowships and positions including cardiology, surgical oncology, and academic roles, indicating a strong network and successful outcomes for graduates.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Salary for PGY-1 is $59,842, with additional benefits including meals as specified in the salary table.
PGY-1 Salary
59842
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are allotted 4 weeks of vacation annually with an additional week for conferences. Any unused vacation time may not carry over to the following year generally, but specifics can depend on departmental policies.