Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Valley Consortium for Medical Education (VCME) Orthopedic Surgery Residency is dedicated to providing high-quality education and training in Orthopedic Surgery. The program promotes the development of residents as skilled clinicians and leaders, focusing on serving the health needs of a vulnerable population in an underserved area. Commitment to professional standards is paramount, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for their careers in medicine.
Specialty Competitive Score:
Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Valley Orthopedic Surgery Residency does not explicitly mention specific IMG-friendly language; however, the lack of restrictions on eligibility for international graduates and the program's emphasis on training in an underserved area suggest that IMGs may be considered. Further details regarding ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship were not found in the text provided and would need to be confirmed directly with the program.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not specified.
Program Website
Address
1400 Florida Ave. Suite 102, Modesto, CA 95350
Program Director
Misty Hansen
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Current Residents
Overview
Current resident details are not specifically provided in the text, including information on the number and backgrounds of residents enrolled in the program.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum involves extensive training in Orthopedic Surgery, practical experience, and exposure to various aspects of the specialty to achieve competency.
Application
# of Locations
Multiple training sites are used for resident education and training throughout the program.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The Valley Orthopedic Surgery Residency of Modesto is dedicated to providing resident physicians with the highest quality education and training in Orthopedic Surgery. Our goal is to develop orthopedic physicians who will provide superior medical care with exceptional compassion and knowledge. In our residents, we seek to instill the highest professional standards as clinicians, scholars, and leaders in the field of Orthopedic Surgery, while serving the significant health needs of a vulnerable population in an underserved area.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program typically lasts for five years.
Housing
Alumni
The Valley Orthopedic Surgery Residency of Modesto aims to educate and train residents for exceptional medical care, focusing on mentoring future orthopedic physicians. Post-graduation, alumni engage in various fellowship opportunities and enter diverse subspecialties or private practices, often in underserved areas, emphasizing exceptional compassion and knowledge.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation