Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Virginia Mason General Surgery Residency, established in 1920, is the oldest accredited surgical residency in the Pacific Northwest. It maintains a stimulating educational environment and promotes strong resident morale through diversified clinical rotations and comprehensive training opportunities. With an emphasis on patient safety and quality improvement, the program prepares residents thoroughly for surgical practice or further fellowship training.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
Virginia Mason General Surgery Residency appears to accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs), but specific details about acceptance rates or individual IMG statuses are not provided in the given information. However, it would be important for aspiring IMG applicants to contact the program directly for any specific queries related to eligibility or requirements.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
32 residents total with 5 graduating chiefs, no specific yearly categorical positions mentioned.
Program Website
Address
Virginia Mason Medical Center, 1200 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently accommodates a total of 32 residents, emphasizing a collegial and supportive environment, where residents engage in a variety of educational activities including didactic sessions, multi-disciplinary conferences, and simulation experiences.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency includes daily didactic sessions, multi-disciplinary conferences, simulation experiences, and clinical rotations, allowing for a comprehensive educational experience.
Application
Application Timeline: Deadlines occur in September, interviews are usually scheduled in October and November, and applicants should submit materials by the end of September.
# of Locations
The residents work at Virginia Mason and other hospitals in the area, offering a breadth of clinical exposure.
Fellowship
The Virginia Mason General Surgery Residency has a strong track record of residents successfully attaining positions in advanced fellowship training post-graduation. The program graduates have consistently gained certification from the American Board of Surgery and many have pursued subspecialty careers in various surgical fields. Therefore, it supports further education and specialization for its graduates.
Resident Life
Overview
The Virginia Mason general surgery residency program is the oldest accredited surgical residency in the Pacific Northwest, established in 1920. It provides an educational environment that is stimulating, supportive, and collegial, with daily didactic sessions, multi-disciplinary conferences, simulation experiences, and clinical rotations.
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# of Years of Program
5 years, with an optional dedicated research year.
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Alumni
Many graduates join competitive fellowships in surgical subspecialties such as surgical oncology, trauma, and critical care. Others secure academic positions or establish successful private practices across various regions in the U.S.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Includes comprehensive, in-depth surgical training, a tight-knit team-oriented environment, unopposed operative experience, early operative exposure for junior residents, opportunities for dedicated research, and affiliation with multiple regional hospitals.
PGY-1 Salary
62000
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are allocated 3 weeks of vacation annually; unused vacation generally cannot be carried over into the next year.