Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency Training Program at UPMC is designed to provide comprehensive and advanced surgical experience for trainees who are pursuing careers in general surgery. This flexible residency program emphasizes rigorous training with increasing operative responsibilities, ensuring that residents receive in-depth training tailored to their career goals. The program fosters a supportive environment that encourages high standards in patient care and prepares residents for various future paths in both community practice and academia.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The General Surgery Residency Training Program does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMGs), but there are potential indicators of IMG acceptance. It would be prudent for interested applicants to reach out directly to confirm eligibility for IMG applicants and whether visa sponsorship is available.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The size of the program encourages esprit de corps and commitment to high standards in patient care.
Program Website
Address
200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Current Residents
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program is designed to be flexible and meet the needs of individual surgeons, whether they are preparing for community practice or academic and research roles. Though broad-based, the residency emphasizes in-depth training, with graded operative responsibilities for few trainees selected rather than superficial and limited training for a large number.
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Fellowship
The General Surgery Residency Program offers training opportunities that may lead to various fellowships in surgical sub-specialties. Recent graduates may pursue fellowships in areas such as Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and Transplantation, among others. Further involvement in academic and research roles is also encouraged.
Resident Life
Overview
The General Surgery Residency Training Program provides basic and advanced surgical experience for those seeking a career in general surgery as well as for those who plan to undertake further training in a surgical specialty.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program is designed to be flexible and meet the needs of individual surgeons, whether they are preparing for community practice or academic and research roles.
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