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Wright state university

Dayton, Ohio

General Surgery

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Wright State University General Surgery Residency Program in Dayton is a prominent five-year non-pyramidal program. It offers extensive training in general surgery and surgical subspecialties, with a commitment to education and research. The program accepts eight categorical PGY-1 residents annually and hosts a total of 40 residents. There are also opportunities for non-categorical residents seeking specialized training. The program emphasizes comprehensive exposure to clinical surgery and resident education, incorporating five diverse hospitals with extensive outpatient experiences.

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Program Details

Specialty

General Surgery

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The program does not specify information on whether it is IMG-friendly, such as acceptance of International Medical Graduates, IMG applicants, or specific eligibility for international graduates. It is advisable to contact the program directly for further details on IMG acceptance rates, ECFMG certification, and visa sponsorship options.

Categorical Positions

8

Categorical Positions (detail)

Eight categorical PGY-1 residents are accepted annually and a total of 40 categorical residents are part of the program; it also accepts five to eight non-categorical PGY-1 residents each year.

Program Website

Address

30 E. Apple St., Suite 6258, Dayton, OH 45409

Program Director

Rebecca Tuttle, M.D.

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Current Residents

Overview

There are currently 40 categorical residents in total in the program, with 8 of them being PGY-1 residents. These residents participate actively in educational activities, with a focus on scholarly contributions and community service.

PGY-1 MD

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PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

Residents participate in a comprehensive residency experience with all major components of general surgery. They are expected to contribute to education and scholarly activities, and there are formal teaching conferences and research opportunities.

Application

Eight categorical PGY-1 residents are accepted annually. Application details can be found under the 'How to Apply' section.

# of Locations

The residents work at five diverse hospitals totaling 3,200 beds.

Fellowship

After completing the residency program, graduates may pursue various fellowship opportunities in surgical subspecialties. However, the specific fellowships offered by the program or those pursued by recent graduates are not detailed in the text. Contacting the program for more detailed information regarding fellowship placements would be beneficial.

Resident Life

Overview

The Wright State University General Surgery Residency Program is one of the largest general surgery programs in the United States, offering a five-year, non-pyramidal program with a broad exposure to general surgery and surgical subspecialties in a community setting.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

5

Housing

Housing information is not provided in the text.

Alumni

Alumni pursue various fellowships and career paths, focusing on both private practice and specialized fellowships. Specific details are not provided in the text.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Residents are given faculty status as resident instructors, are expected to contribute to education and research, and have extensive outpatient experience at multiple facilities.

PGY-1 Salary

Vacation

Vacation policy details are not explicitly provided in the text.

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