General Surgery IMG Friendly Programs! Part 4
-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
PENNSYLVANIA(18)
1. ABINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PROGRAM
Program Director: Robert K Josloff MD
Tel: (215) 481-7460
Program Coordinator: Rebecca T Augustine
Tel: (215) 481-7320
Email: rebecca.augustine@jefferson.edu
Link: http://www.abingtonhealth.org/academic-programs/resident-training-programs/
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Step 1 >225; Step 2 >225
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
LORs: 3 letters
YSG: 4 Years
Application deadline: 1/15/2023
Positions Available: 5 Categorical; 4 Preliminary
VISA: J-1 or F-1 sponsored
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=29%; US IMG=10%
2. ST LUKE’S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL PROGRAM
Program Director: Brian Hoey MD
Email: brian.hoey@sluhn.org
Program Coordinator: Erin M Arnold
Tel: (484) 526-2255
Email:erin.arnold@sluhn.org
Program type: University-based
USMLE SCORES: Step 1 >220; Step 2 >220
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Clinical experience required - in or outside US
LOR: 3 letters
YSG: 2 years
Application deadline: 12/1/2022
Positions Available: 4 Categorical; No Preliminary Positions
VISA: J-1 Visa Sponsored
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=19%; US IMG=15%
3.CROZER- CHESTER MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program Director: Mark B Kahn MD
Email:mark.kahn@crozer.org
Program Coordinator: Maria Fuentes BA
maria.fuentes@crozer.org
Link: http://www.crozerkeystone.org/services/surgery/
Program type: Community-based
USMLE SCORES: Step 1>194; Step 2> 209
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not specified
LOR: 3
YSG: Not specified
Application deadline: nil
Positions Available: 3 Categorical Positions; No Preliminary Positions
VISA: J-1 Visa Sponsored
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=8%; US IMG=42%
4. GEISINGER HEALTH SYSTEM PROGRAM
Program Director: Matthew Factor MD
Tel: (570) 271-6361
Email: mfactor@geisinger.edu
Program Coordinator: Jennifer J Wolfe BA, BS
Tel: (570) 271-6387
Email: jjwolfe@geisinger.edu
Link: http://www.geisinger.edu
Program type: University-based
USMLE SCORES: Step 1 and Step 2 required (both on first attempt)
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not required
LOR: Three letters of recommendation (including one from the chairperson of surgery or current program director, if applicable)
YSG: Not specified
Positions Available: 5 Categorical; 1 Preliminary
VISA: J-1 Visa Sponsored
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=3%; US IMG=6%
5. MERCY CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER
Program Director: Karen Kish MD
Email: kkish@mercyhealth.org
Program Coordinator:Michelle M Ford
Tel: (610) 237-4950
Email: mford@mercyhealth.org
Link: http://www.mercyhealth.org
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Step 1 >210; Step 2>221
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Required
USCE: not required
YSG: 5 Years
Application deadline:1/31/2023
Positions Available: 2 Categorical; 2 Preliminary
VISA: J-1 Visa Sponsored
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=0%; US IMG=8%
6. UPMC MEDICAL EDUCATION (FARRELL) PROGRAM
Program Director: Jon R Henwood DO
Fax: (724) 983-7930
Email: shermanpj@upmc.edu
Program Coordinator: Patricia J Sherman
Tel: (724) 983-7511
Email: shermanpj@upmc.edu
Website: https://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/horizon/careers/gme/residency/general-surgery
Program type: Community based university affiliated
USMLE scores: No minimum scores, but all scores must be passing
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Required
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
Application deadline: Not specified
Positions Available: 2 Categorical; No Preliminary Positions
VISA: J1 visa sponsored
% IMGs: Non-US IMGs: 50%, US-IMGs - 0
7. UPMC MEDICAL EDUCATION (HARRISBURG) COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Program Director: Luciano A DiMarco DO
Email: dimarcola@upmc.edu
Program Coordinator: Ashley Gunnet
Tel: (717) 657-7484
Email: gunnetar@upmc.edu
Link: https://www.upmc.com/campaigns/southcentral-pa/careers/gme/residencies/general-surgery
Program type: Community based
USMLE SCORES: Step 1>220; Step> 220 (First attempt for both)
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Required
USCE: one year required (does not include research)
YSG: 5 years
Application deadline: Not specified
Positions Available: 3 Categorical; No Preliminary Positions
VISA: No visa sponsorship
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=0.05%; US IMG=47%
8.UPMC MEDICAL EDUCATION (HARRISBURG) PROGRAM
Program Director: Harold C Yang MD, PhD
Email: yanghc@upmc.edu
Program Coordinator: Jo A Ross
Tel: (717) 231-8755
Email: rossj14@upmc.edu
Link: https://www.upmc.com/campaigns/southcentral-pa/careers/gme/residencies/general-surgery
Program type: Community-based
USMLE SCORES: Step 1>220; Step> 220 (First attempt for both)
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Required
USCE: one year required
YSG: 5 years
Application deadline: Not specified
Positions Available: 4 Categorical; 1 Preliminary
VISA: No visa sponsorship
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=0%; US IMG=65%
9. CONEMAUGH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program Director: Shawna L Morrissey DO
Email:smorriss@conemaugh.org
Program Coordinator: Nori Lamberson
Tel: (814) 534-1660
Email: llambers@conemaugh.org
Link: https://www.conemaugh.org
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Step 1> 230; Step 2>230 (first attempt)
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Not specified
USCE:No prior U.S. experience is required, preferred if year since graduation (YSG) > 1 year
YSG: 4 Years
Application deadline:12/31/2022
Positions Available: 3 Categorical; 2 Preliminary
VISA: J-1 Visa Sponsored
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=0%; US IMG=53%
10. ALBERT EINSTEIN HEALTHCARE NETWORK PROGRAM
Program Director: Amit R T Joshi MD
Tel: (215) 456-6930
Email: joshiam@einstein.edu
Program Coordinator: Karlie Wagner MBA
Tel: (215) 456-3443
Email: wagnerka@einstein.edu
Link: http://www.einstein.edu/education/surgery-general/
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Step 1> 220; Step 2 required (first attempt)
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Required
USCE:not required
YSG: <3 years
Application deadline: November 30
Positions Available: 3 Categorical; 4 Preliminary
VISA: J-1 Visa Sponsored
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=17%; US IMG=21%
11. SIDNEY KIMMEL MEDICAL COLLEGE AT THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY/ TJUH PROGRAM
Program Director: Karen A Chojnacki MD
Email:karen.chojnacki@jefferson.edu
Program Coordinator: Donna Guinto
Tel: (215) 955-6864
Email:donna.guinto@jefferson.edu
Link: http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/surgery
Program type: University based
USMLE SCORES: Step 1>230; Step 2>230 (first attempt pass required)
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not specified
YSG: 1 year
Application deadline: October 15
Positions Available: 7 Categorical; 2 Preliminary
VISA: J-1, H-1B, F-1 Visa sponsored
Percent IMGs: Non - US IMG=5%; US IMG=0%
12. UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH SYSTEM PROGRAM
Program Director: Cary B Aarons MD
Email: andrea.brumbach@uphs.upenn.edu
Program Coordinator: Andrea Brumbach
Email: andrea.brumbach@uphs.upenn.edu
Link: http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/surgery/
Program type: University based
USMLE SCORES: Step 1>210; Step 2 not required
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Required
USCE: Not specified
YSG:Not specified
Application deadline:October 29
Positions Available: 7 Categorical; 8 Preliminary
VISA: J-1 Visa Sponsored
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=6%; US IMG=6%
13. ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK MEDICAL EDUCATION CONSORTIUM(AGH) PROGRAM
Program Director: Alan Murdock MD
Tel: (412) 359-6466
Email: generalsurgeryresidency@ahn.org
Program Coordinator: Melody Hahn
Tel: (412) 359-6907
Email: generalsurgeryresidency@ahn.org
Link: https://www.ahn.org/education/residencies/general-surgery
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Step 1>220; Step 2>240 (first attempt pass required)
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Required
USCE: Not specified
YSG:Not specified
Application deadline:December 1
Positions Available: 6 Categorical; 8-10 Preliminary
VISA: J-1 Visa Sponsored
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=9%; US IMG=9%
14. UPMC MEDICAL EDUCATION (MERCY) PROGRAM
Program Director: Kurt R Stahlfeld MD
Tel: (412) 232-8097
Email: stahlfeldk@upmc.edu
Program Coordinator: Danielle L McKeever MS
Tel: (412) 232-5528
Email: mckeeverdl2@upmc.edu
Link: http://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/mercy/education/gme/surgery
Program type: Community based, university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Step 1> 220; Step 2>220 (first attempt pass required)
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Required
USCE: Not specified
LOR: 3 letters
YSG: < 5years
Application deadline: Not specified
Positions Available: 4 Categorical; 5 Preliminary
VISA: J-1 Visa Sponsored
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=0%; US IMG=4%
15. UPMC MEDICAL EDUCATION (PITTSBURGH) PROGRAM
Program Director: Kenneth K W Lee MD
Email: surgeryresidency@upmc.edu
Program Coordinator: Maggie Mrozinski
Tel: (412) 647-3389
Email:surgeryresidency@upmc.edu
Link: http://www.surgery.pitt.edu
Program type: University-based
USMLE SCORES: Step 1 and Step 2 required, English qualification exam should be current and valid
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Required
USCE: not required
LOR: 3 letters
YSG: No cut-off
Application deadline: October 21
Positions Available: 7 Categorical; 4 Preliminary
VISA: J-1 visa Sponsored
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=4%; US IMG=2%
16. ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL/ GUTHRIE PROGRAM
Program Director: Burt Cagir MD
Email: burt.cagir@guthrie.org
Program Coordinator: Laura L Warner
Tel: (570) 887-3585
Email: laura.warner@guthrie.org
Link: http://www.guthriegsresidency.org
USMLE SCORES: Step 1>220; Step 2>220 (first attempt pass required)
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
USCE: Strongly preferred
YSG: <3 years
Application deadline: 12/1/2022
Positions Available: 4 Categorical; 4 Preliminary
VISA: J-1, H-1B, F-1 Visa Sponsored
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=22%; US IMG=22%
17. MAIN LINE HEALTH SYSTEM/ LANKENAU MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program Director: Rodney Durham MD
Email: durhamr@mlhs.org
Program Coordinator: Allison B Stein
Tel: (484) 476-2164
Email: steinal@mlhs.org
Link: http://www.mainlinehealth.org/gsresidency
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Step 1>235; Step 2>235 (first pass required)
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
USCE: 6 months
YSG: <3 years
Application deadline: 11/1/2022
Positions Available: 4 Categorical; 1 Preliminary
VISA: J-1 Visa Sponsored
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=10%; US IMG=5%
18. WELLSPAN HEALTH/ YORK HOSPITAL PROGRAM
Program Director: Ebondo Mpinga MD
Email: empinga@wellspan.org
Program Coordinator: Danielle M Spencer BS
Tel: (717) 851-4362
Email: dspencer@wellspan.org
Link: https://www.wellspanmedicaleducation.org/residency-programs/general-surgery
Program type: Community-based
USMLE SCORES: Step 1>220; Step 2>210
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
USCE: Not required
LOR: At least 1 letter from the surgeon, letter from chair is optional.
YSG: 5 Years
Application deadline: December 1
Positions Available: 4 Categorical; 2 Preliminary
VISA: J-1 and H-1B Visa Sponsored
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=5%; US IMG=18%
PUERTO RICO(1)
1.UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Program Director: Viviana Negron-Gonzalez MD
E-mail: viviana.negron1@upr.edu
Program Coordinator:Rebecca González