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University of Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland

General Surgery

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The University of Maryland Medical Center offers a General Surgery Residency program that is designed to train residents over a comprehensive 7 years, including clinical and research training. The program is committed to providing high-quality education and experience, focusing on developing competent and confident surgeons. Candidates must apply through the ERAS system, and applicants who are foreign medical graduates are accepted under specific requirements. Interviews are currently being conducted virtually, and there is an emphasis on the program's mission to cultivate skilled surgeons who are capable of providing excellent patient care.

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Program Details

Specialty

General Surgery

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

Yes

IMG Friendly (detail)

The program accepts foreign graduates who hold a J-1 visa and requires current certification by the Educational Committee for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). All foreign graduates that require visa sponsorship must meet all ECFMG requirements to secure a J-1 Visa prior to starting residency. This indicates some level of IMG friendliness as the program is open to foreign medical graduates with the necessary credentials.

Categorical Positions

7

Categorical Positions (detail)

7 Year Categorical Residency, 5 years clinical, 2 years required research (between PGY2-PGY3 Clinical years)

Program Website

Address

22 S. Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

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Curriculum & Education

Overview

For the 2023 ERAS Application Cycle, only applications submitted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) will be accepted. Applications should include a medical school transcript, CV, 3 letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and board scores (only STEP 1 scores are required during the application process). The Residency Selection Committee will not review applications until they are complete. The program will notify applicants through ERAS as their applications are reviewed.

Application

Applications will only be accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered. The Residency Selection Committee will not review your application until it is complete. A complete application includes a Medical School transcript, CV, 3 letters of recommendation, Personal statement, and STEP 1 scores. The application deadline is October 31. Virtual interviews are conducted from November–January, with interview days on November 16, December 7, and December 14.

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Resident Life

Overview

The 7 Year Categorical Residency includes 5 years of clinical training and 2 years of required research, which takes place between PGY2 and PGY3 clinical years. Interviews for the 2023 ERAS Application Cycle will be conducted 100% virtually, with no in-person interview dates.

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# of Years of Program

7 Years Categorical Residency, including 5 years of clinical training and 2 years of research.

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Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Interviews conducted 100% virtually, Virtual Meet & Greet Event before interview days, Application Accepted only through ERAS, No application review until complete, Application Deadline: October 31, Interviews from November–January.

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