Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency at BIDMC of Boston emphasizes hands-on learning and offers various educational opportunities, including surgical simulations and a rich array of clinical experiences. Residents benefit from a comprehensive program that focuses on developing clinical skills, enhancing knowledge in surgical education, and pursuing individual fellowship interests. The program takes pride in its supportive learning environment and robust mentorship, providing a foundation for lifelong learning in surgery.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention being IMG-friendly, nor does it provide information about the IMG acceptance rate. However, applicants are informed that all residents must have a current limited license or a full license to practice medicine in Massachusetts. The program participates in ERAS and the National Resident Matching Program, adhering to NRMP policies.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The Program has a total of 5 categorical positions available, along with opportunities for residents in research and other educational specialties.
Program Website
Address
Lowry Medical Office Building, 110 Francis Street, Suite 9B, Boston, MA 02215
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residents' composition in terms of PGY levels and specifics about IMG residents is currently unknown due to lack of explicit data in the provided text.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum for first year residents (PGY-1) includes a mix of clinical rotations in various surgical disciplines, providing foundational training in general surgery. Residents will have opportunities to engage in hands-on surgical experiences, participate in educational seminars, and undergo simulations.
Application
The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Surgical Residency Program participates in ERAS, the Electronic Residency Application Service. Deadline for receipt of all application documents is November 1. All applicants are required to pass USMLE Step-2 before starting in a first-year position. Interviews are held on selected Wednesdays in December and January for those invited.
# of Locations
Residents will work at multiple clinical sites, including BIDMC and affiliated hospitals, providing a rich training environment.
Fellowship
The program offers various fellowships and educational opportunities, including programs in Clinical Scholarship, Anatomical Basis of General Surgery, and a rotation-specific simulation program. The residents at the program often pursue fellowships that focus on their individual areas of interest beyond their residency training.
Resident Life
Overview
BIDMC's General Surgery Residency program offers a comprehensive approach to resident education, emphasizing both clinical and educational opportunities with a focus on developing surgical competence and leadership skills.
On Call Schedule
The Program provides a wide range of benefits, including malpractice insurance coverage, on-call meals, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
# of Years of Program
The General Surgery Residency program typically lasts for 5 years, involving progressive levels of responsibility and a focus on comprehensive surgical training.
Housing
Residents are allotted four weeks of vacation per academic year with a liberal leave of absence policy for new parents or those needing medical leave.
Alumni
The program provides profiles for graduates, including prominent alumni such as Julio Garcia Aguilar, MD, PhD; Jeremy Cannon, MD; Daniel Coit, MD; and more.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents are allotted four weeks of vacation per academic year. The Program also has a liberal leave of absence policy for residents who are new parents, require medical leave, or need to care for a seriously ill family member.
PGY-1 Salary
The Program provides a wide range of benefits including malpractice insurance coverage, on-call meals, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
Vacation
Residents are allotted four weeks of vacation per academic year. The program has a liberal leave of absence policy for new parents, require medical leave, or need to care for a seriously ill family member.