Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) offers a five-year General Surgery Residency Program designed to develop highly competent surgeons. With a focus on clinical proficiency and compassionate care, residents have a robust curriculum supported by experienced faculty. The program features extensive clinical responsibilities and unique opportunities for early operating experiences, discussing cases in weekly conferences, and participating in outpatient clinics. The program accommodates a total of ten residents, accepting two new residents each year through the Electronic Residency Application Service and National Residency Matching Program.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The University of Kentucky (Bowling Green) General Surgery Residency Program accepts applications from international medical graduates who hold ECFMG certification and can support J-1 visa sponsorship. However, they do not accept applications from candidates graduating more than 24 months prior to the anticipated PGY-1 start date unless they have been in a training program or in active practice during that time.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
Two residents are accepted into the program each year, and the program is approved for a total of 10 residents, which indicates there are 10 categorical residents as part of the program.
Program Website
Address
800 Park Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Program Director
Shane O’Keeffe, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program has 10 residents in total, with 2 residents at the PGY-1 level. Among the residents, there are 2 current PGY-1 residents, and they represent graduates from both U.S. and international medical colleges. Specific names or background information about residents were not provided in the text.
PGY-1 MD
2
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
2
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum is structured to educate qualified and highly motivated individuals across various rotations, including General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Plastics and Burn, and more, with an emphasis on integrated learning and early surgical experiences.
Application
The General Surgery Residency Program participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). All applications must include the common ERAS® application form, USMLE scores (or COMLEX equivalent), ECFMG report (for IMGs), official medical school transcript, Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), three letters of professional reference, and a personal statement. Applications for US and international medical graduates are accepted. Interview invitations are emailed between November and February, scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
# of Locations
The program participates at multiple clinical sites, primarily focused on The Medical Center in Bowling Green, with additional locations for specialized training.
Fellowship
The program provides residents with opportunities to pursue fellowships after graduation, although specific fellowship details are not given in the text. Graduates have gone on to pursue various career paths, but the document does not specify any particular partnerships or institutions for fellowship training.
Resident Life
Overview
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) General Surgery Residency Program provides residents with an exceptional educational experience in the area of General Surgery, focusing on developing competent and compassionate surgeons.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program has a total length of five years.
Housing
No specific information about housing options or support is provided in the text. Further details should be available from the residency program's official contacts.
Alumni
Information about alumni outcomes is not present in the text. For details regarding alumni, it is best to contact the program directly or check their official website.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers extensive learning experiences, with residents managing patients on an inpatient and outpatient basis, involvement in clinics weekly, and access to M&M conferences, faculty-led didactics and ABSITE review.
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