Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UMKC Department of Surgery offers a residency program that accepts five categorical and four preliminary general surgery residents annually. The residency program is characterized by hands-on training throughout five years, allowing residents to participate in a substantial number of defined category operations, between 900 and 1,100, by graduation. The program aims to equip residents with comprehensive surgical skills in a supportive environment.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
Five categorical and four preliminary general surgery residents are accepted each year into the UMKC Department of Surgery. The program is not explicitly stated to be IMG-friendly, but acceptance of international graduates can be inferred from the number of residents and hands-on training, typical indicators of inclusivity towards international applicants.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
Five categorical and four preliminary general surgery residents are accepted each year.
Program Website
Address
Department of Surgery, University Health Truman Medical Center, 2301 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
Program Director
Brook Nelson Iams, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the residency program enrolls five categorical residents and four preliminary residents each year, with emphasis on surgical training and hands-on experiences.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program accepts five categorical and four preliminary general surgery residents each year.
Application
Five categorical and four preliminary general surgery residents are accepted each year into the UMKC Department of Surgery. The application information can be found on the program's website.
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Fellowship
The program emphasizes a hands-on experience and is likely to have opportunities for fellowships, although specific details about fellowships or post-graduation plans were not detailed.
Resident Life
Overview
Our department emphasizes a 'hands on' experience throughout the five years of training.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5
Housing
Alumni
Alumni pursue various paths including fellowships, academic positions, and private practice. Notable alumni often engage in specialized areas such as maternal-fetal medicine, surgical oncology, and other subspecialties. They work across the U.S., including institutions affiliated with the UMKC School of Medicine.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Our department emphasizes a “hands on” experience throughout the five years of training. Our chief residents perform between 900—1,100 defined category operations by the time they graduate.
PGY-1 Salary
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