Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency Program at Vassar Brothers Medical Center provides comprehensive training for residents, integrating a wide array of surgical disciplines to ensure a robust educational experience. The program features exposure to high-volume complex surgeries in a supportive, community-centered environment, structured around a strong mentorship model. With a focus on promoting resident wellness and a paired mentorship system, the program strives to cultivate not just skilled surgeons, but also well-rounded clinicians capable of working in both academic and community settings.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Vassar Brothers Medical Center's General Surgery Residency Program appears to be IMG-friendly as it does not explicitly mention restrictions against International Medical Graduates (IMG), nor does it state anything about IMG acceptance rates. The program accepts USMLE step scores and emphasizes the importance of a diverse workforce, indicating openness to various candidates. However, additional clarification from the program might be required for definitive IMG status.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not directly specified in the text, but generally involves core rotations for residents in general surgery, with first-year trainees participating in between 100-150 cases.
Program Website
Address
45 Reade Place 4th FL Residency Suite, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Program Director
Dr. James Nitzkorski, MD, FACS, FSSO
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the program has 20 PGY-1 residents enrolled, with 15 MD graduates and 5 DO graduates. Among the PGY-1 residents, 10 are identified as International Medical Graduates (IMGs). This diversity showcases the program's commitment to accepting a varied range of applicants, facilitating a rich educational environment.
PGY-1 MD
15
PGY-1 DO
5
PGY-1 IMG
10
Curriculum & Education
Overview
First-year trainees spend the entire year at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. PGY-1 residents are responsible for patient care on the floors and participate in surgical care in the operating room. Interns typically log between 100-150 cases during their first year in the residency, and some have logged over 200 case during the PGY-1 year. Rotations during the intern year include general surgery/colorectal surgery, acute care/trauma, surgical oncology, vascular surgery, and the intensive care unit.
Application
Applications are accepted through ERAS only. Interviews for the 2024/2025 academic year will be virtual. Applicants must submit a personal statement, CV, three letters of recommendation, USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX-1 pass, USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX-2 CS score, and an MSPE letter. H2 Visas are not supported. An optional second look date will be announced during interviews.
# of Locations
Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Northern Dutchess Hospital, New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, Cooper University – Camden, NJ. Residents spend the majority of their time at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, with specific rotations at other facilities.
Fellowship
The program prepares residents for fellowship training, specifically mentioning that many graduates choose to pursue fellowship training after completing the residency. It also mentions key specialty areas for fellowship, including surgical oncology, breast surgery, and various subspecialties. Other departments and institutions may be mentioned, but further details weren't provided in the scraped data.
Resident Life
Overview
The Nuvance Health General Surgery Residency Program at Vassar Brothers Medical Center offers a unique exposure to a high volume of complex surgery in a smaller, highly capable hospital with a more personable community setting than is typically seen in most academic medical centers.
On Call Schedule
Overnight call is variable, typically no more frequent than q4, and can be as favorable as q6, depending on rotation and personnel.
# of Years of Program
5 years
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive Competitive Coverage, Resident wellness emphasized, access to a Peloton bike, adherence to 80 hour work weeks, support for mental health, and social events.
PGY-1 Salary
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