General Surgery IMG Friendly Programs! Part 2
-PART 1 INCLUDES ALABAMA TO LOUISIANA
-PART 2 INCLUDES MAINE TO NEW JERSEY
-PART 3 INCLUDES NEW YORK TO OKLAHOMA
-PART 4 INCLUDES PENNSYLVANIA TO VERMONT
-PART 5 INCLUDES VIRGINIA TO WISCONSIN
TOTAL POST ARE 5 BLOG ENTRIES COVERING ALL 50 STATES!
This post includes:
1.State wise list on IMG friendly General Surgery Programs.
2.Contact information of the programs
3.Application Requirements
MAINE (1)
1. MAINE MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program Director: James F Whiting MD
Email: whitij@mmc.org
Program Coordinator: Frederica Jackson BA
Email: fjackson@mmc.org
Link: http://www.mmc.org/surgeryresidency
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Step 1>220; Step 2>245
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE:Hands on clinical experience for at least one year within the past 3 years in a hospital in the United States, United Kingdom or Canada.
YSG: Not specified
VISA: J-1 Visa Sponsored
Positions Available: Categorical = 4, Preliminary = 2
No. of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs = 5%, US IMGs = 5%
MARYLAND(6)
1.ST AGNES HEALTHCARE PROGRAM
Program director: Gopal C. Kowdley, MD
Tel: (667) 234-2718
Email: gkowdley@ascension.org
Program Coordinator: Teneka Green
Tel: (667) 234-2718
Email: Teneka.Green@ascension.org
Website link:https://www.stagnes.org/residency/surgical-residency/overview/
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE Scores: Atleast/ Min Step 1: 230, Step 2: 230
ECFMG certification by the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Clinical experience is not required, PGY1 applicants >1 year since graduation must have research or other medical education pursuits
YSG: Not specified
No of positions: Categorical = 3,Preliminary = 4
VISA: J1 visa
No of current IMGs in the program: US IMGs- 55%, NON-US IMGs- 40%
2. MEDSTAR HEALTH (BALTIMORE) PROGRAM
Program director: Margaret W Arnold, MD
Tel:(443) 777-1900
Email: Margaret.Arnold@medstar.net
Program Coordinator:Sheryl Matthews
Tel:(443) 777-7635
Email: Sheryl.R.Matthews@MedStar.net
Website link: https://www.medstarhealth.org/education/residency-programs/general-surgery-baltimore
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Min score in Step 1, Step 2ck - 215; No minimum required scores.
USCE: Not mentioned
LOR'S: 3 Lor's (one LOR should be from the chairman of the Department of Surgery at the applicant's medical school; two additional letters of recommendation can be from faculty or colleagues)
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
Application deadline: December 1
YSG: <2 years; (<5 yrs for PGY-1 applicants)
No of positions: Categorical = 3, Preliminary = 6
VISA: Only J1
No of current Img's in the program: Non-US IMGs = 15%, US IMGS = 0
3.SINAI HOSPITAL OF BALTIMORE
Program director: Marcie Feinman MD, MEHP, FACS
Email:mfeinman@lifebridgehealth.org
Program Coordinator: Stephanie Taylor BS
Tel: (410) 601-6412
E-mail: sttaylor@lifebridgehealth.org
Website link:https://www.lifebridgehealth.org/Sinai/SinaiHospitalGeneralSurgeryResidencyProgram.aspx
Program type: Community-based
USMLE SCORES: Min Step 1-225, Step 2-230
ECFMG certification by the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not mentioned
YSG: <3 years
Application deadline: ERAS Submissions may begin when ERAS opens, first come first serve basis. So apply asap.
No of positions: Categorical = 4, Preliminary = none
VISA: J1 visa only.
No of current Img's in the program: Non us imgs-11%, Us imgs- 16%
4.ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program director: Alejandro Gandsas
Program Coordinator:Melissa Keener
Tel:(443) 481-4142
Website link: http://www.aahs.org
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Min scores Step 1, Step 2:220
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
Application deadline: Not specified
No of positions: Categorical = 3, Preliminary = none
VISA: J1 only
No of current IMGs in the program: Non US IMGs: 7%, US IMGs: 33%
5.UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND PROGRAM
Program director: Stephen M Kavic MD
Program Coordinator: Sarah Kidd-Romero
Phone:(410) 328-5878
Email: skidd@som.umaryland.edu
Address: University of Maryland Medical Center, 22 South Greene Street
Baltimore, MD 21201.
Website link: http://medschool.umaryland.edu/surgery.asp
Program type: University based
USMLE SCORES: no minimum required scores.
USCE: No previous U.S. clinical experience is required to apply to the program
LOR'S: three letters of recommendation (no Chair LOR required)
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Yes
Application deadline: December 31st.
YSG: <5 years
No of positions: 6 Categorical, 7 Preliminary
VISA: J1
No of current Img's in the program: Non US IMGs: 8%, US IMG’S:13%
6.JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PROGRAM
Program director:Pamela Lipsett
Program Coordinator:Effie Fafaleos
Tel:(410) 955-6797
Tel: (410) 955-3739
Website link:http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/surgery
Program type: University Hospital
USMLE SCORES: MinStep 1: 220, Step 2: 220
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not specified
YSG: < 5 years
Application deadline:10/15/2022
No of positions: Categorical:6, Preliminary: 12
VISA: J1 visa sponsored
No of current Img's in the program: Non us img’s: 33 %, Us img’s: 3%
Benefits: On-site child care, Program allows residents/fellows beyond PGY1 to moonlight
MASSACHUSETTS (9)
1.BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program Director: Donald T Hess MD
E-mail: donald.hess@bmc.org
Program Coordinator: Lana Ketlere
Tel: (617) 638-8442
E-mail: lana.ketlere@bmc.org
Website: http://www.bumc.bu.edu/generalsurgery
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE Scores: Step1: 215, Step 2: 230
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Required
USCE: Unknown
LOR: 3
YSG: Unknown
No. of positions: Categorical = 5, Preliminary = 4
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG, H1-B, F-1 (OPT Program)
No of current IMGs in the program: Non US IMG: 3%, US IMG: 0%
2.BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL PROGRAM
Program Director: Stephanie L Nitzschke MD
Tel: (617) 732-7715
E-mail: surgeryeducation@bwh.harvard.edu
Program Coordinator: Sarah Broughton Herd
Tel: (617) 732-6861
E-mail: surgeryeducation@bwh.harvard.edu
Program type: University based
USMLE Scores: Step1: 200, Step 2: -
USCE: unknown
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Not specified
Application deadline: Unknown
YSG: unknown
LORs: 3
No of positions: 16, Cat - 2, Prelim -14
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG, H1-B, F-1 (OPT Program)
No of current IMGs in the program: Non US IMGs: 6%, US IMGs: 1%
3. BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program Director: Tara Sotsky Kent MD, MS
Tel: (617) 632-9236
E-mail: surgedu@bidmc.harvard.edu
Program Coordinator: Rachel Sampson MBA
Tel: (617) 632-9236
E-mail: rsampson@bidmc.harvard.edu
Website: http://www.bidmc.harvard.edu/surgery
Program type: university based
USMLE Scores: Step1: 210, Step 2: -210
USCE: unknown
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: nil
Application deadline: 11/1/2022
YSG: unknown
No of positions: Categorical = 9, Prelim = 5
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG, H1-B, F-1 (OPT Program)
No of current IMGs in the program: Non US IMG - 12%, US IMGs: 0
4.LAHEY CLINIC PROGRAM
Program Director: Dmitry Nepomnayshy MD
Tel: (781) 744-8585
E-mail: dmitry.nepomnayshy@lahey.org
Program Coordinator: Stacey Walsh
E-mail: stacey.a.walsh@lahey.org
Website:http://www.lahey.org/Professionals/ResidentsFellows/Index_resident.asp
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE Scores: Required, minimum not specified
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
USCE: - Not specified
YSG: < 3 years
Application deadline: - 10/10/2022
No of positions: Categorical = 5, Preliminary = not offered
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG
No of current IMGs in the program: Non US IMG: 14%, US IMG: 5%
5.MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL PROGRAM
Program Director:John T Mullen MD
E-mail: jmullen@partners.org
Program Coordinator: Barbara A Wolf
Tel: (617) 726-2800
E-mail: bwolf3@partners.org
Website:https://www.massgeneral.org/surgery/education-and-training/surgical-residency-program
Program type: University-based
USMLE Scores:=No minimum
USCE: Not required
ECFMG certification at the time of application: not required
Application deadline: - 10/10/2022
YSG: 2 years
No of positions: Categorical = 4 Preliminary = 13,
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG, H1-B, F-1 (OPT Program)
No of current IMGs in the program: Non US IMGs: 4%, US IMG: 1%
6.ST ELIZABETH'S MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program Director:Scott G Prushik MD
Tel: (617) 789-3309
E-mail: scott.prushik@steward.org
Program Coordinator:Kerrie DeVasto
Tel: (617) 789-2990
E-mail: kerrie.devasto@steward.org
Website: https://www.semc.org/about-us/residencies-fellowships/surgery-residency
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE Scores: Step1: 215, Step 2: 215
USCE: Not required
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
YSG: < 5 years
No of positions: Categorical = 3, prelim: no
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG
No of current IMGs in the program: Non US IMG - 4%, US IMG - 0%
7.TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program Director: Jeffrey T Cooper MD
Tel: (617) 636-5891
Program Coordinator:Annette Cerulli
Tel: (617) 636-5891
E-mail: acerulli@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
Website:
Program type: University-based
USMLE Scores: Step1: 230, Step 2: 230
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not required
Application deadline: - 10/24/2022
YSG: <2 years
No of positions: Categorical = 4, Prelim = 5
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG
No of current IMGs in the program: Non US IMG: 5%, US IMG: 0%
8.UMASS CHAN-BAYSTATE PROGRAM, SPRINGFIELD, MA
Program Director: Neal E Seymour MD
Tel: (413) 794-5161
E-mail: neal.seymour@baystatehealth.org
Program coordinator: Joy Isotti
Tel: (413) 794-5165
E-mail: joy.isotti@baystatehealth.org
Website: https://www.baystatehealth.org/education-research/education/residencies/
Program type: University-based
USMLE Scores: Step1: 210, Step 2: 210
USCE: - Not required
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: nil
Application deadline: - 12/1/2022
YSG: 5 years
No of positions:10, Prelim: yes
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG
No of current Img's in the program: US IMG: 1.8%
9.UMASS CHAN MEDICAL SCHOOL PROGRAM. WORCESTER, MA
Program Director: Jennifer Lafemina MD
Tel: (508) 856-3744
E-mail: jennifer.lafemina@umassmemorial.org
Program coordinator: Mary Cawley
Tel: (508) 856-3744
E-mail: mary.cawley@umassmed.edu
Website:http://www.umassmed.edu/surgery/fellow_residency/surgery_residency/
Program type: University-based
USMLE Scores: Step1: 225, Step 2: 230
USCE: - required
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: nil
Application deadline: - 9/21/2022
YSG: 2 years
LOR: 3
No of positions:12, Prelim: - yes
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG
No of current Img's in the program:
US IMGs: 9.4% Non US IMG: 0
MICHIGAN (11)
1. HENRY FORD HOSPITAL PROGRAM
Program director: Ann Woodward MD
E-mail: awoodwa1@hfhs.org
Program Coordinator: Grace A Pacini
Tel: (313) 916-3056
E-mail: gpacini1@hfhs.org
Website link: https://www.henryford.com/hcp/med-ed/residencies-fellowships/hfh/surgery
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE scores: Step 1 and Step 2 CK, first attempt
ECFMG certification: ECFMG certificate at the time of application is highly desirable, but not necessary.
USCE: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required) if year since graduation >1 year. Prior U.S. experience is not necessary, however, it is highly desirable.
YSG: 6 years
No of positions: 6 categorical, 2-3 preliminary positions
VISA: J1 visa
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 20%, US-IMGs - 9%
2. SPECTRUM HEALTH/MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY PROGRAM
Program director: Mathew Chung MD
Program Coordinator: Karie Hilley
Tel: (616) 391-1405
E-mail: karie.hilley@spectrumhealth.org
Website link: https://www.spectrumhealth.org/medical-education/residencies/general-surgery-residency
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE scores: Step 1 >240, Step 2CK >250
ECFMG certification: Not specified
USCE: Do not require prior experience to apply to the program
YSG: 2 years
No of positions: Categorical - 8, Preliminary - 6 (tracks not specified)
VISA: J1 visa
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 5%, US-IMGs-5%
3.DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER/WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY PROGRAM
Program director: David Edelman MD
Program Coordinator: Dana Cooley
Tel: (313) 577-5009
E-mail: dcoole@med.wayne.edu
Website link: https://wsusurgery.com/residency-programs/surgical-residencies/general-surgery-residency/
Program type: University-based
USMLE scores: Step 1- 220, Step 2 CK - 225
ECFMG certification: Required
USCE: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required) if YSG >1year
YSG: <3 years
No of positions: Categorical -7, Prelim positions - Offered, but number not specified
VISA: J1, F1-OPT (must convert from F1-OPT to J1 in PGY-1)
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 8%, US-IMGs - 6%
4. SPARROW HOSPITAL PROGRAM
Program director: Hugh Lindsey MD
Tel: (517) 364-5388
E-mail: hugh.lindsey@sparrow.org
Program Coordinator: Carla Crowe BS
Tel: (517) 364-5902
E-mail: carla.crowe@sparrow.org
Website link:https://sparrowgeneralsurgeryresidency.org/residency
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE scores: Step 1 - 230, Step 2 CK - 240
ECFMG certification: Required
USCE: 1 year
LOR: 3, prefer all surgical faculty
YSG: <2 years
No of positions: 5 categorical, no preliminary positions
VISA: J1
No of current IMGs in the program: US-IMGs - 20%, Non-US IMGs - 0%
5. BEAUMONT HEALTH (ROYAL OAK) PROGRAM
Program director:Felicia A Ivascu MD, BSE
Tel: (248) 898-2674
E-mail: felicia.ivascu@beaumont.org
Program Coordinator: Krista Hughes
Tel: (248) 898-2674
E-mail: krista.hughes@beaumont.org
Website link: https://www.beaumont.edu/graduate-medical-education/residency-programs/surgery-general/general-surgery-residency-royal-oak
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE scores: Step 1 & Step 2 CK - >220
ECFMG certification: Required
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
No of positions: Categorical - 6, Preliminary - 2 (non-designated)
VISA: J1 & H1B
No of current IMGs in the program: US-IMGs - 3%, Non-US IMGs - 0%
6.ST JOSEPH MERCY ANN ARBOR PROGRAM
Program director: David Heidt MD
E-mail: david_heidt@ihacares.com
Program Coordinator: Erin Madden
Tel: (734) 712-7352
E-mail: erin.madden@stjoeshealth.org
Website link: https://www.stjoeshealth.org/graduate-medical-education/st-joseph-mercy-ann-arbor/general-surgery/
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE scores: Step 1 & Step 2 CK >240 in the first attempt
ECFMG certification: Required
USCE: 2 months
YSG: 1 year
No of positions: Categorical - 5
VISA: J1
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 4%, US-IMGs - 0%
7. ASCENSION ST JOHN HOSPITAL PROGRAM
Program director:Edhayan Elango MD
E-mail: elango.edhayan@ascension.org
Program Coordinator: Holly M Siegert
Tel: (313) 343-7849
E-mail: holly.siegert@ascension.org
Website link: http://www.sjhsurgery.com/
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE scores: Step 1 & Step 2 CK >210
ECFMG certification: Not specified
USCE: Research/other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required) if YSG > 1 year
YSG: <5 years
No of positions: Categorical - 5, Preliminary - 2
VISA: J1, F1 - OPT
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 8%, US-IMGs - 4%
8. ST JOSEPH MERCY-OAKLAND PROGRAM
Program director: Amy Braddock MD
E-mail - amy.braddock@stjoeshealth.org
Program Coordinator:Tracy Davis
Tel - (248) 858-3234
E-mail - tracy.davis@stjoeshealth.org
Website link: https://www.stjoeshealth.org/graduate-medical-education/st-joseph-mercy-oakland/general-surgery/applicants
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE scores: Step 1 > 220, Step 2 not required at the time of application
ECFMG certification: Not required
USCE: Not specified
LOR: 3
YSG: <2 years
No. of positions: Categorical - 2, Preliminary - 4
VISA: J1
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 7%, US-IMGs - 7%
9. CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PROGRAM
Program director:Cristina M Nituica MD
E-mail - nitui1cm@cmich.edu
Program Coordinator:Alexis Hadaway MPH
Tel - (989) 746-7857
E-mail - cmedsurgery@cmich.edu
Website link: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-medicine/education/residency/general-surgery
Program type: University-based
USMLE scores: Step 1 and Step 2 > 220
ECFMG certification: Required
USCE: Required
YSG: < 3 years
No of positions: Categorical - 4, Preliminary - not offered
VISA: J1
No of current IMGs in the program: IMGs - 50% (no visa status of IMGs on website)
10. WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY HOMER STRYKER MD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PROGRAM
Program director: Saad A A Shebrain MD
Tel - (269) 337-6260
E-mail - gensurg@med.wmich.edu
Program Coordinator: Cynthia R Shattuck
Tel - (269) 337-6256
E-mail - cynthia.shattuck@med.wmich.edu
Website link: https://med.wmich.edu/node/68
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE scores: Step 1 and Step 2 CK > 220 in first attempt
ECFMG certification: Not required at the time of application
USCE: 1 year of US or Canadian experience
YSG: < 2 years
No of positions: Categorical - 5 (4 general surgery and 1 rural surgery), Preliminary - not offered
VISA: J1
No of current IMGs in the program: US-IMGs - 19%
11. ASCENSION PROVIDENCE/MSUCHM PROGRAM
Program director: William F Oppat MD, MS
E-mail - william.oppat@ascension.org
Program Coordinator:Amy Turik
Tel - (248) 849-8902
Email - amy.turik@ascension.org
Website link: https://www.gs.apmeded.org/
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE scores: Step 1 and Step 2 CK > 220, no attempts
ECFMG certification:
USCE: Clinical experience not required, research or other medical education pursuits preferred if >1 year since graduation
YSG: < 5 years
No of positions: Categorical - 3, Preliminary - 6
VISA: J1 and H1B
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 35%, US-IMGs - 26%
MINNESOTA(3)
1.MAYO CLINIC COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE (ROCHESTER) PROGRAM:
Program director:John Stulak
E-mail: mgsm.roch.mn.surgery@mayo.edu
Program Coordinator: Teresa Enger
Tel: (507) 284-8240
E-mail: mgsm.roch.mn.surgery@mayo.edu
Website link: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/general-surgery-residency-minnesota/
Program type: University-based
USMLE SCORES: Min Step 1, Step 2
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
USCE: Clinical experience not required, but research and other medical pursuits preferred if >1 year since graduation.
Application deadline: Oct 13
YSG: <5 yrs
No of positions: 10Categorical, 14 Preliminary
VISA: J1, H1B
No of current Img's in the program: Non us img’s: 29 %, Us img’s:11%
Benefits: Program allows residents/fellows beyond PGY1 to moonlight
2. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PROGRAM:
Program director: Melissa Brunsvold
Tel: (612) 625-6483
Program Coordinator: Jessica Andersen
Tel: (612) 626-2590
E-mail: sjoneswh@umn.edu
Website link: https://med.umn.edu/surgery/education-training/residency/general-surgery
Program type: University-based
USMLE SCORES: Min Step 1, Step 2:
USCE: Required
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Yes
Application deadline: November 1
YSG: < 1 year
No of positions: 7 categorical and 1 rural categorical, 5 Preliminary
VISA: J1
No of current Img's in the program: Non us img’s: 10%, Us img’s: 6%
Benefits: On-site child care
3. HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE PROGRAM:
Program director:Richard Zera
Program Coordinator: Danelle Sullivan
Phone: (612) 873-8723
Phone: (612) 873-2810
Website link: https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/medical-education-training/residency-programs/surgery-residency/
Program type: Community based
USMLE SCORES: Min Step 1, Step 2: 230
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
Application deadline: September 30
YSG: Not specified
No of positions: Categorical : 5
VISA: Doesn’t sponsor visa
No of current Img's in the program: Non US IMGs = 0%, Us IMGs = 8%
Benefits: Program allows residents/fellows beyond PGY1 to moonlight
MISSISSIPPI(1)
1. UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program director: Truman M Earl MD
Program Coordinator: Renee Greene
E-mail: surgapp@umc.edu
Tel: (601) 984-5101
Website link: https://www.umc.edu/som/Departments%20and%20Offices/SOM%20Departments/Surgery/Residents/General-Surgery/Welcome.html
Program type: university based
USMLE scores: First time Pass on Step 1 and Minimum 220 on Step 2.
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Not specified
USCE: 1 year of clinical experience in the United States
LORs: 3, At least two of these faculty letters should come from surgeons, but a Surgery Department chairman's letter is not required
YSG: < 5 years
Application deadline:
No of positions: Categorical - 6, Preliminary - 5
VISA: J1
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 3% , US IMG's - 0%
MISSOURI (4)
1. UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA PROGRAM
Program director: Jacob Quick MD
E-mail: quickja@health.missouri.edu
Phone: 573-884-1880
Program Coordinator: Megan Crane BS
E-mail: craneme@health.missouri.edu
Phone: 573-884-2000
Website link: https://medicine.missouri.edu/departments/surgery/divisions/general-surgery/residency
Program type: University-based
USMLE scores: Min. Step 1 - 220, Min. Step 2 - 210
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
Application deadline:Not specified
No of positions: Categorical - 4 , Preliminary - 7 non-designated
VISA: J1, H1b
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 0% , US IMG's - 13%
2. UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PROGRAM
Program director: Brook V Nelson MD
E-mail: brook.nelson@tmcmed.org
Program Coordinator: Donita F Dalton MHA, MBA
E-mail: donita.dalton@tmcmed.org
Tel: (816) 404-5372
Email: Donita.Patterson@uhkc.org
Website link: http://med.umkc.edu/surgery/
Program type: University-based
USMLE scores: Min. Step 1 -220, Min. Step 2 - 230
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Clinical experience not required, research or other medical experiences preferred if YSG > 1 year
LORs: 3
YSG: <3 years
Application deadline: 10/1/2022
No of positions: Categorical - 5, Preliminary - 4
VISA: J1
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 0% , US IMG's - 14 %
3. ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PROGRAM
Program director: Michael S Williams MD
E-mail: michael.williams@health.slu.edu
Program Coordinator: Laura T Bianchi
Tel: (314) 977-4708
E-mail: laura.bianchi@health.slu.edu
Email : SLUsurgresidency@health.slu.edu
Website link: https://www.slu.edu/medicine/surgery/general-surgery/index.php
Program type: University-based
USMLE scores: Min. Step 1 - 230, Min. Step 2 - 230, pass on 1st attempt
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: yes
USCE: Not specified
LORs: Three letters of recommendation from American Board of Surgery-certified surgeons who are familiar with your work
YSG: < 5 years
Application deadline:10/14/2022
No of positions: Categorical 5- , Preliminary - 4
VISA: J1, H1b
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 14% , US IMG's - 7 %
4. WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY/B-JH/SLCH CONSORTIUM PROGRAM
Program director: Paul E Wise MD
E-mail: wisep@wustl.edu
Program Coordinator: Christa Donald
E-mail: asksurgery@wustl.edu
Tel: (314) 747-1287
Tel: (314) 362-8028
Website link: http://gsres.wustl.edu/
Program type: University-based
USMLE scores: Average Step 1 -245, Min. Step 2 - 256
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not required
USCE: Clinical experience not required
LORs: 3 letters of recommendation from American Board of Surgery-certified surgeons who are familiar with your work
YSG: < 5 years
Application deadline: October 6, categorical applications must include the WUSM General Surgery Secondary Application.
No of positions: Categorical - 9, Preliminary - 5
VISA: J1, H1b
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 8% , US IMG's - 2%
NEBRASKA (2)
1.UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PROGRAM
Program director: Tiffany N Tanner MD
Program Coordinator: Katie Schroder
E-mail: katie.schroder@unmc.edu
Tel: (402) 559-5510
Website link: https://www.unmc.edu/surgery/residencies-fellowships/gensurgery-residency/index.html
Program type: University-based
USMLE scores: Min. Step 1 ,Min. Step 2 - 230
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Strongly Preferred but not Required
USCE: Strongly Preferred but not Required
LORs: 3 letters of recommendation, 2 from general surgeons
YSG: < 5 years
Application deadline: Not specified
No of positions: Categorical - 6, Preliminary - 1
VISA: J1, H1b
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 3% , US IMG's - 0%
2. CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (OMAHA) PROGRAM
Program director: Marcus W Balters MD
Program Coordinator: Rhonda K Peavy BS
E-mail: rpeavy@creighton.edu
Tel: (402) 280-4669
Website link: https://www.creighton.edu/medicine/residencies-fellowships/residencies-fellowships-omaha/residency-programs/general-surgery
Program type: University-based
USMLE scores: Min. Step 1 - 225, Min. Step 2 - 225
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: No prior US training required
LORs: 3
YSG: Not specified
Application deadline: Oct. 30.
No of positions: Categorical - 4, Preliminary - 2
VISA: J1 visa sponsored
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 5% , US IMG's - 10%
NEVADA(2)
1. HCA HEALTHCARE SUNRISE HEALTH GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Program director: Brian J. Citro
E-mail- brian.citro@hcahealthcare.com
Program Coordinator: Megan McNichols
Tel- (702) 962-9546
Email- megan.mcnichols@hcahealthcare.com
Website link: https://mountainview-hospital.com/physicians/graduate-medical-education/general-surgery/
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE Scores: Usmle step1, step 2 ck & cs should be passed on first attempt
USCE: Not specified
LORs: Requires 3 LOR's (one of which must come from a Surgery Faculty member). A letter of recommendation from the Surgery Department Chair is strongly recommended.
YSG: <1 year
No of positions: 4 Categorical, 8 Prelims
VISA: Don’t sponsor Visa. Requires U.S. citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident.
No of current IMGs in the program: US-IMGs - 11%
2.VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM PROGRAM
Program director: Charles H. Chesnut III
Program Coordinator: Tina Brechlin
Tel - 702-765-4034
Email - VHSGeneralSurgery@uhsinc.com
Website link: https://www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com/graduate-medical-education-consortium/general-surgery-residency
Program type: Community-based
USMLE Scores: Min Step 1: 220
USCE: Not specified
LORs: 3, One LOR should be submitted from the applicant's Department of Surgery Chair or Program Director
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application:
YSG: Not specified
No of positions: 4 Categorical:, Preliminary: 5
VISA: Don't sponsor visa.
No of current IMGs in the program: US IMGs: 15%
NEW HAMPSHIRE(1)
1. DARTMOUTH- HITCHCOCK/ MARY HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PROGRAM
Program Director: Kari M Rosenkranz MD
Email: kari.m.rosenkranz@hitchcock.org
Program Coordinator: Amy E Davis BS
Email: amy.e.davis@hitchcock.org
Link: http://gme.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/general_surgery.html
Program type: University-based
USMLE SCORES: Step 1 required, Step 2 ck if applicable, no minimum
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required, if applicable
USCE: Not Required
VISA: J-1 and F-1 Visa Sponsored
YSG: 3 Years
Application deadline: November 1
Positions Available: 4 Categorical; 5 Preliminary
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=6%; US IMG=3%
NEW JERSEY(11)
1. COOPER MEDICAL SCHOOL OF ROWAN UNIVERSITY/COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL PROGRAM
Program Director: Michael E Kwiatt MD
Email:kwiatt-michael@cooperhealth.edu
Program Coordinator: Jacqueline Price
Tel: (856) 342-3012
Email: gsprogram@cooperhealth.edu
Link: https://www.cooperhealth.edu/residencies/general-surgery
Program type: University-based
USMLE SCORES: Step 1 required >220; Step 2 required, no minimum
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
Application deadlines: December 1
VISA: J-1 Visa sponsored
Positions Available: 4 Categorical; No Preliminary positions
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=4%; US IMG= 0%
2. HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program Director: Burton G Surick MD
Email: burton.surick@hackensackmeridian.org
Program Coordinator:Wanda Harvey
Tel: (551) 996-3942
Email: SurgicalResidencyHUMC@hackensackmeridian.org
Link: https://www.hackensackumc.org/health-professionals/education-training/
Program type: University based
USMLE Scores: Step 1 = 220, Step 2 = 220
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
Application deadlines: Not specified
Positions Available: 5 Categorical; 2 Preliminary
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=0%; US IMG= 75%
3.RUTGERS HEALTH/ MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program Director: Gregory A Greco DO
Tel: (732) 923-6769
Program Coordinator: Kaylee Tacopino
Email: kylee.tacopino@rwjbh.org
USMLE SCORES: Step 1 >210; Step 2 >210 (both first attempt)
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not required
USCE: 1 year minimum required
YSG: Must have graduated no earlier than 2010
Application deadlines: November 15
VISA: Not offered
Positions Available: 4 categorical, 5 preliminary
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=0%; US IMG= 36%
4. ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM/ MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program Director:Eric Lazar MD, MBA, MS
Email: catherine.nitto@atlantichealth.org
Program Coordinator: Lucia Griffin
Tel: (973) 971-4336
Email: lucia.griffin@atlantichealth.org
Link:https://www.atlantichealth.org
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Step 1 >236; Step 2 >236 (first attempt)
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required, if applicable
USCE: Not specified
YSG: < 3 years
Application deadlines: November 1
VISA: J-1 Visa sponsored
Positions Available: 7 Categorical; 1 Preliminary
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=0%; US IMG= 19%
5. JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program Director: Glenn S Parker MD
Email: glenn.parker@hmhn.org
Program Coordinator: Judith M Willoughby BS
Tel: (732) 776-4328
Email: judith.willoughby@hmhn.org
Link: https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/Healthcare-Professionals/JSUMC/Surgery-Residency
Program type: Community based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Step 1 >220; Step 2 >220
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
Application deadlines: November 1
VISA: Do not sponsor visas
Positions Available: 3 Categorical; No Preliminary
6. RUTGERS HEALTH/ ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON SCHOOL PROGRAM
Program Director: Nell Maloney Patel MD
Tel: (732) 235-7795
Email: malonene@rwjms.rutgers.edu
Program Coordinator: Marissa Richetti
Tel: (732) 235-7673
Email: mazzolma@rwjms.rutgers.edu
Program type: University-based
USMLE SCORES: Step 1 and 2 required (first attempt)
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
Application deadlines: December 1
VISA: J1 visa sponsored by ecfmg
Positions Available: 7 categorical; 8 Preliminary
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=2%; US IMG= 8%
7. RUTGERS HEALTH/ NEW JERSEY MEDICAL SCHOOL PROGRAM
Program Director: Frank Traupman MD
Tel: (973) 972-5682
Email:frank.traupman@njms.rutgers.edu
Program Coordinator: Linda Vetrecin
Tel: (973) 972-5018
Email: vetreclh@njms.rutgers.edu
Link: https://njms.rutgers.edu/departments/surgery/residency_program/selection_process.php
Program type: University-based
USMLE SCORES: Step 1 >220; Step 2 >220
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Required
VISA: J-1 Visa Sponsored
YSG: 5 Years
Application deadlines: Not specified
Positions Available: 10 Categorical; 19 Preliminary (Foreign medical graduates are not considered for categorical positions)
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=10%; US IMG= 23%
8. HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER(PALISADES) PROGRAM
Program Director: Gregory J Gallina MD
Email: gregory.gallina@hmhn.org
Program Coordinator: Katie Cuisinier
Email: katie.cuisinier@hmhn.org
Link: https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/Healthcare-Professionals/PMC/General-Surgery-Residency
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Step 1 >230; Step >230 (first attempt)
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required, if applicable
USCE: Required
YSG: 5 years
Application deadlines: 11/30/2022
VISA: Not sponsored
Positions Available: 4 Categorical; 2 Preliminary
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=0%; US IMG= 13%
9.ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program Director:Derick Christian MD
Tel: (973) 754-2850
Email: christiand@sjhmc.org
Program Coordinator: Suzanne Seifert MBA
Tel: (973) 754-2671
Email: seiferts@sjhmc.org
Link: https://www.stjosephshealth.org
Program type: Community based
USMLE Scores: Step = 225, Step 2ck = 225
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
Application deadlines: Not specified
VISA: J-1 and H1b sponsored
Positions Available: 3 Categorical; 3 Preliminary
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=6%; US IMG= 18%
10. INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK/ INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER VINELAND PROGRAM
Program Director: Leon Kushnir MD
Program Coordinator: Jennifer McIntyre
Tel: (856) 641-6064
Email: mcintyrej@ihn.org
Program type: Community based university affiliated
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not specified
YSG: 5 years
Application deadlines: Not specified
VISA: Do not sponsor visa
Positions Available: 3 Categorical; No Preliminary
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=0%; US IMG= 20%
11. RUTGERS HEALTH/ COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program Director: Issam Koleilat MD
Email: issam.koleilat@rwjbh.org
Program Coordinator: Andy Palacious
Tel: 732-557-2488
E-mail: andy.palacios@rwjbh.org
Link: https://www.rwjbh.org/for-healthcare-professionals/medical-education/
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE Scores: Step 1 and Step 2 required
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
USCE: Preferred
YSG: 5 years
Application deadlines:December 31
Positions Available: 4 Categorical; No Preliminary
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=0%; US IMG= 20%
List Compiled by:
Manju Ramakrishnan
Shivani Mehta
Ugwu Onyinyechukwu Zita
Rachana Punukollu