Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency at Penn Medicine is a 7-year ACGME accredited program that prepares residents through rigorous training in surgical techniques and patient care. The program accepts applications exclusively via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). It values diversity and requires ECFMG certification for international medical graduates, ensuring that applicants are well-prepared for the challenges of surgical residency.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
All graduates of international medical schools must have current certification by the Educational Committee for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). All international graduates who require visa sponsorship must meet all requirements of the ECFMG to be able to secure a J-1 Visa.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program does not specify the number of categorical residents per year. The focus is on the General Surgery Residency, which is a 7-year program (ACGME ID 4404121302). It mentions interviews for both Categorical and Preliminary positions but does not give exact numbers.
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Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Program Director
Jenna Countie and Dametria Williams
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster information is not explicitly stated, but interviews are conducted for categorical and preliminary applicants, indicating a structured selection process for the incoming classes.
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum for first year residents includes a comprehensive training structure that covers the core competencies of surgery, offering a blend of clinical exposure and didactic learning.
Application
To apply for the General Surgery Residency, candidates must apply online using the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The Residency Selection Committee reviews complete applications only. A complete application includes a Curriculum Vitae, Personal Statement, Medical School Transcript, USMLE transcript, three letters of recommendation (with at least two from Surgery Faculty), and a Dean’s Letter. Interview dates are scheduled as follows: Categorical interviews are in-person on November 16, December 14, and January 11; Preliminary interviews are virtual on November 15, January 7, and January 17.
# of Locations
Residents will work at multiple clinical sites for diverse training experiences.
Fellowship
The General Surgery Residency program offers various fellowship opportunities for its residents, such as Aortic Surgery Fellowship, Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship, Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship, Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship, Microvascular Surgery, and Minimally Invasive, Robotics, and Endourology Fellowship, among others.
Resident Life
Overview
The General Surgery Residency program at Penn Medicine is unique because it combines in-person categorical interviews and virtual preliminary interviews for a holistic evaluation of candidates.
On Call Schedule
Categorical interviews will be held in-person for this recruitment season (2024-2025). Preliminary interviews will be held virtually for this recruitment season (2024-2025). Each candidate is individually interviewed by three members of the surgical faculty and by current residents.
# of Years of Program
The residency program is a 7-year program.
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