Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency Program at Jefferson Abington Hospital is a categorical five-year program providing residents with robust clinical experience necessary for developing broad diagnostic, management, and technical skills. The program focuses on comprehensive surgical training, offering opportunities in various surgical specialties, including trauma and critical care. The residency emphasizes progressive responsibility, teamwork, and strong mentorship, ensuring that residents grow professionally as competent surgeons.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
Five residents are accepted into the 5-year program each year, and there is a one-year preliminary surgical internship as well.
Program Website
Address
Jefferson Abington Hospital, Abington, PA
Program Director
Kristin M. Noonan, MD, FACS
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency program accommodates five PGY-1 MD residents and unknown number of DO residents. Specific details regarding current residents' backgrounds, particularly concerning IMG status, were not provided in the text.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Both programs provide the resident with the clinical experience necessary to develop broad diagnostic, management, and technical skills with an understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis, and basic science of surgical disease. The first-year resident operates with staff surgeons aiming to complete 100 cases, while the five-year program combines didactic learning with practical surgical experience in a structured environment.
Application
The General Surgery Residency Application involves submitting materials through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). Specific deadlines and detailed application requirements are typically outlined on the program's application page. Candidates are advised to reference this page for the most up-to-date information regarding submission dates and interview scheduling.
# of Locations
Multiple state-of-the-art facilities across the region.
Fellowship
The residency program prepares participants for further training in various surgical specialties, including advanced laparoendoscopic, cardiothoracic, pediatric, plastic, vascular, colon and rectal surgery, transplantation, surgical oncology, trauma/critical care, or other fellowships after completion of the five-year training.
Resident Life
Overview
The General Surgery Residency Program offers a comprehensive educational experience at Jefferson Abington Hospital, featuring both categorical five-year and one-year preliminary surgical internships, emphasizing gradual responsibility for patient care and clinical experience across various surgical specialties.
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# of Years of Program
The program includes one-year and five-year options, with core training in general surgery during the first year and advanced procedures in the subsequent years.
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Salary & Benefits
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