-PART 1 INCLUDES ALABAMA TO LOUISIANA
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
ALABAMA(1)
1.UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program Director: Britney Corey MD
Tel: (205) 934-9600
Email:blprince@uabmc.edu
Program Coordinator:Rachael McDonald
Tel: (205) 934-6239
Email:generalsurgery@uabmc.edu
Program type: University-based
USMLE SCORES: Step 1 required >196; Step 2 >209
ECFMG certificate at the time of application: Required
USCE: Not specified
YSG: <5 years
Application deadline: 10/1/2022
Positions Available: 7 Categorical; 1 Preliminary positions
VISA: J-1, H1-B, and F-1 Visas sponsored
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=10%; US IMG= 6%
ARIZONA (4)
1. UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE-TUCSON PROGRAM
Program director: Valentine N Nfonsam MD, MS
E-mail: vnfonsam@surgery.arizona.edu
Program Coordinator: Debbie S Boggs BA
Tel: (520) 626-7747
E-mail: dboggs@surgery.arizona.edu
Program type: University-based
USMLE scores: >230 in Step 1 and Step 2 CK
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not specified
LOR: 3, Applicants currently in post-graduate training must provide a letter of reference from their current Program Director
YSG: <5 years
No of positions: 8 categorical, preliminary positions offered - number not specified
VISA: J1
% current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 4%, US-IMGs - 0
2. MAYO CLINIC COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE (ARIZONA) PROGRAM
Program director: Nitin Mishra MD, MPH, MS
E-mail: mishra.nitin@mayo.edu
Program Coordinator: Leah Moore
Tel: (480) 342-0865
E-mail: moore.leah@mayo.edu
Website link: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/general-surgery-residency-arizona/
Program type: Community-based University affiliated
USMLE scores: >235 in Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 required if H1B desired
ECFMG certification: Not specified
USCE: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required) if gap of >1 year after medical school graduation
LOR: 4 (minimum 3 with one chair letter included)
YSG: <5 years
No of positions: 4 categorical, 2 preliminary
VISA: J1 and H1B
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 22%, US-IMGs - 4%
3. MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY GME CONSORTIUM / MOUNTAIN VISTA PROGRAM
Program director: Rob Schuster MD
E-mail: robschuster@hotmail.com
Program Coordinator:Ruben Ortiz
Tel: (480) 373-2370
E-mail: ruben.ortiz@steward.org
Program type: Community-based University affiliated
USMLE scores: >225 in Step 1 and Step 2 CK
ECFMG certification: Not specified
USCE: Not specified
LOR: 3
YSG: Not specified
No of positions: 3 categorical
VISA: J1 and H1B
No of current IMGs in the program: US-IMGs=7%, Non-US IMGs = 0
4.CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (PHOENIX) PROGRAM
Program Director: Keith H Paley MD
Email: keith_paley@creighton.edu
Program Coordinator:Lila L Mirza BS
Tel: (602) 344-5445
E-mail: lilamirza@creighton.edu
Program type: Community based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Step 1 required >220; Step 2 >225
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
USCE: Required
LOR: 3 letters, must include surgeons who can evaluate your performance during a general surgery clerkship.
YSG: < 2 years
Application deadline: 12/31/2022
VISA: J-1 Visa sponsored
Positions Available: 8 Categorical; 12 Preliminary positions
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=6%; US IMG= 0%
CALIFORNIA (12)
1. CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM-LOS ANGELES
Program Director: Farin Amersi MD
Program coordinator: Van Chau BA
Tel: (310) 423-6637
E-mail: van.chau@cshs.org
Website : https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/education/graduate-medical/residency/general-surgery.htmlProgram type: Community Hospital
USMLE Scores: Min. Step1: 220 Min.Step 2: nil
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
Application deadline: October 31
No of positions: Categorical: 5, Prelim: Not specified
Visa: J1 visa sponsored
No of current Img's in the program: Non-US IMGs: 3%, US IMG: 0
2.UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA(SAN FRANCISCO)/ FRESNO PROGRAM
Program Director: Mary Wolfe MD
Email:mwolfemd@communitymedical.org
Program Coordinator:Valerie Pamatmat
Tel: (559) 459-5196
E-mail: valerie.pamatmat@ucsf.edu
Program type: Community based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Step 1 required >230; Step 2 no minimum score required
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
USCE: Notspecified
YSG: Not specified
Application deadline: December 1
VISA: J-1 Visa sponsored
Positions Available: 5 Categorical; 0 Preliminary positions
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=0%; US IMG= 4%
3.KAWEAH DELTA HEALTH CARE DISTRICT (KDHCD) PROGRAM
Program Director: Sebastiano Cassaro MD
Tel: (559) 624-5225
E-mail: scassa@kaweahhealth.org
Program coordinator: Jennifer Carrillo BS
Tel: (559) 624-5220
E-mail: jbonilla@kaweahhealth.org
Program type: community hospital
USMLE Scores: Min. Step 1: 225, Min. Step 2: 225
USCE: Not specified
Requires ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
Application deadline: Not specified
YSG:Not specified
No of positions: Categorical: 3, Preliminary: 2
No of current Img's in the program: Non-US IMGs: nil, US IMGs: 6%
4.LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH EDUCATION CONSORTIUM PROGRAM
Program Director: Jukes P Namm MD
E-mail: jpnamm@llu.edu
Program coordinator: Amy Albright
Tel: (909) 558-4289
E-mail: AAlbright@llu.edu
Website:http://www.llusurgery.org
Program type: University affiliated
USMLE Scores: Min. Step1: 230, Min. Step 2: 230
USCE: Not specified
LOR:minimum of 3 submitted for consideration with one of those letters from the Program Director or the Chairman of Surgery.
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
Application deadline:
YSG: <5 years
No of positions: Categorical: 5, Preliminary 10
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG
No of current Img's in the program: Non-US IMGs: 9%, US IMGs: 2%
5. SAN JOAQUIN GENERAL HOSPITAL PROGRAM. FRENCH CAMP, CA
Program Director: Frederick Cason MD
E-mail: fcason@sjgh.org
Program coordinator :Carla J Coleman
Tel: (209) 468-6620
E-mail: ccoleman@sjgh.org
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE Scores: Step1: 220 Step 2: 225
USCE: Not specified
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
Application deadline: Not specified
YSG:Not specified
No of positions: Categorical: 3, Preliminary: 3
Visa: Do not sponsor visas.
No of current Img's in the program: Non-US IMGs=0, US IMGs=23%
6.SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL PROGRAM, SANTA BARBARA, CA
Program Director:Jeffrey M Gauvin MD, MS
Tel: (805) 569-7316
E-mail: vcampuza@sbch.org
Program coordinator:Veronica L Campuzano
Tel: (805) 569-7316
E-mail: vcampuza@sbch.org
Program type: Community-based
USMLE Scores: Step1: 236-245 Step 2: not required
USCE: Not required
ECFMG certification at the time of application: No
Application deadline: 1/31/2023
YSG: 3 years
No of positions: Categorical: 5, Does not offer preliminary intern positions.
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG
No of current Img's in the program: Non-US IMG: 0 US IMG: 6%
7. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS HEALTH PROGRAM
Program Director: Edgardo S Salcedo MD
Tel: (916) 734-2724
E-mail: jmdamon@ucdavis.edu
Program coordinator: Jennifer Hibbs
Tel: (916) 734-2724
E-mail: jmdamon@ucdavis.edu
Program type: University-based
USMLE Min Score: Step1 and Step 2 required, no minimum score requirement
USCE: required
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
YSG: 10
No of positions: Categorical: 9 (military match - 2, Preliminary: Airforce=10-12, Civilian=4-5 positions
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs: 0.4% US IMGs: 0.4%
8.UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (IRVINE) PROGRAM. ORANGE, CA
Program Director: Brian R Smith MD
E-mail: skwatson@hs.uci.edu
Program coordinator: Stephanie K Watson MPA
Tel: (714) 509-2377
E-mail: skwatson@hs.uci.edu
Website :http://www.surgery.uci.edu/
Program type: University-based
USMLE Scores: Step 1:220, Step 2: 236-245
USCE: Not specified
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
Application deadline: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
No of positions: Categorical: 6, Prelim: yes
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG
No of current IMGs in the program: US IMGs=3%
9. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO (EAST BAY) PROGRAM. OAKLAND, CA
Program Director: Barnard J Palmer MD, MEd
Tel: (510) 437-4965
E-mail: jbartolome@alamedahealthsystem.org
Program coordinator:Jonathan Bartolome
Tel: (510) 437-4743
E-mail: jbartolome@alamedahealthsystem.org
Website:https://eastbaysurgery.ucsf.edu/
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE Scores: Step 1:215, Step 2: 215
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
USCE: Required
Application deadline: 1/1/2023
YSG: 10
No of positions: Categorical=7, Preliminary=9
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs=0%, US IMGs=6%
10. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (SAN DIEGO) MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM. SAN DIEGO, CA
Program Director:Garth Jacobsen MD
Tel: (619) 471-3859
E-mail: gjacobsen@ucsd.edu
Program coordinator: Lupita Nuno
Tel: (858) 657-7025
E-mail: gnuno@ucsd.edu
Website:https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/surgery/education/residency/general-surgery/Pages/default.aspx
Program type: University based
USMLE Scores: Required
USCE: Not specified
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
YSG: Not specified
Application deadline: November 1st
No of positions: Categorical=7, no preliminary positions
Visa: Not specified
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs: 2% US IMGs: 2%
11. STANFORD HEALTH CARE-SPONSORED STANFORD UNIVERSITY PROGRAM STANFORD, CA
Program Director: David A Spain MD
E-mail: dspain@stanford.edu
Program coordinator:Anita Hagan
Tel: (650) 725-2181
E-mail: anita.hagan@stanford.edu
Website:http://med.stanford.edu/gensurg/
Program type: University-based
USMLE Scores: Step 1 and step 2 required, no minimum
USCE: 1 year required
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
YSG: < 2 years
Application deadline: October 1
No of positions: Categorical: 7, Preliminary: 6
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG, H1-B, F-1 (OPT Program)
No of current IMGs in the program: Non US IMGs: 2% US IMGs: 0%
12. LOS ANGELES COUNTY-HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM, TORRANCE, CA
Program Director:Angela Neville MD
E-mail: rmmorrison@lundquist.org
Program Coordinator:Roxanne M Morrison
Tel: (424) 306-8070
E-mail: rmmorrison@lundquist.org
Website :http://www.harbor-ucla.org/surgery/
Program type: Community based university affiliated
USMLE Scores: Step1: 220, Step 2: 220
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: - Not specified
YSG: Not specified
No. of positions: Categorical = 6, Prelim = 13
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG, F-1 (OPT Program)
No of current IMGs in the program: Non US IMGs: 2%, US IMGs: 17%
COLORADO(1)
1.UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO PROGRAM
Program Director: Mark Nehler MD
Fax: (303) 724-2682
E-mail:mark.nehler@cuanschutz.edu
Program Coordinator:Claire Travis
Tel: (303) 724-2685
E-mail:claire.travis@cuanschutz.edu
Program type:University-based
USMLE SCORES: No minimum Step1 or Step 2 score required
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
USCE: Required
YSG: Not specified
Application deadline: November 15
VISA: J-1, H1-B, and F-1 Visas sponsored
Positions Available: 11 Categorical; 9 Preliminary positions
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=2%; US IMG= 0%
CONNECTICUT(5)
1.UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT PROGRAM
Program director:Brian Shames
E-mail: shames@uchc.edu
Program Coordinator: Janice Hutchison
Email:hutchison@uchc.edu
Phone: (860) 679-3467
Website link: https://health.uconn.edu/graduate-medical-education/general-surgery-residency-program/application/
Program type: University-based
USMLE SCORES:They do not have minimum for USMLE scores
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not required
VISA: J1 visa sponsored through ecfmg
Application deadline: Will begin reviewing applications on October 6.
No of positions: Categorical: 6, Preliminary: PGY1: 8, PGY2: 4
No of current Img's in the program: Non us img’s: 4%, Us img’s: 16%
2. YALE-NEW HAVEN MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program director:Peter Yoo
Email: peter.yoo@yale.edu
Tel: (203) 785-5273
Program Coordinator: Ania Shea
Tel: (203) 785-7890
E-mail: ania.shea@yale.edu
Program type: University Hospital
USMLE SCORES: Min Step 1:235
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Required
VISA: J1, H1B
Application deadline: They review completed applications in September and October.
No of positions: Categorical: 8, Preliminary: 8
No of current Img's in the program: Non us img’s: 16 %, Us img’s: 1%
3.DANBURY HOSPITAL PROGRAM:
Program director: Royd Fukumoto
Email: royd.fukumoto@NuvanceHealth.org
Program Coordinator: Meryl Glasser
Tel: (203) 739-6013
E-mail: meryl.glasser@nuvancehealth.org
Website link: https://learning.nuvancehealth.org/residency-programs/general-surgery-residency-program-at-danbury-hospital/
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: no strict minimum requirements
USCE: Not required
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Yes
YSG: 1 year
VISA: J1, H1B
Application deadline: September 29
No of positions: 4Categorical, 3 Preliminary
No of current Img's in the program: Non us img’s: 4%, Us img’s: 30%
4. ST MARY'S HOSPITAL (WATERBURY) PROGRAM
Program director: John A Palesty MD
Email: joan.cristiano@TrinityHealthOfNE.org
Program Coordinator: Joan Cristiano
Tel: (203) 709-6479
E-mail: joan.cristiano@trinityhealthofne.org
Website link: http://stmh.org
Program type: Community based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Step 1 & 2 Scores 240 or above
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
VISA: J1 visa sponsored through ecfmg
No of positions: 2 Categorical, 2 Preliminary
% IMGs in the program: Unknown
5.QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY FRANK H NETTER MD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (WATERBURY HOSPITAL) PROGRAM:
Program director: Scott H Kurtzman MD, MS
Tel: (203) 573-7257
Email: scott.kurtzman@wtbyhosp.org
Program Coordinator: Deborah Cipriano
Tel: (203) 573-7256
E-mail: deborah.cipriano@wtbyhosp.org
Website link: https://www.waterburyhospital.org/graduate-medical-education/surgical-residency/program-overview/
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Min Step 1 & 2 Scores 220 or above
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: 6 months to 1 year
LOR'S: 3
Application deadline: December 1
YSG: < 5 yrs
No of positions: 2 Categorical: , 2 Preliminary
VISA: J1
No of current Img's in the program: Non us img’s: %, Us img’s: %
FLORIDA (13)
1. CLEVELAND CLINIC (FLORIDA) PROGRAM
Program director: Raul J Rosenthal MD
Tel: (954) 659-5815
E-mail: rosentr@ccf.org
Program Coordinator: Richard Nagle
Tel: (954) 659-5473
E-mail: nagler@ccf.org
Website link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/florida/medical-professionals/education/graduate-medical-education/general-surgery-residency
Program type: Community-based
USMLE scores:>240 in Step 1 and Step 2 CK, first attempt
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
USCE: Strongly preferred
YSG: < 5 years
No of positions: 3 Categorical, 3 preliminary
VISA: J1, H1B, F1 (OPT)
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US-IMGs - 47%, US-IMG - 27%
2. MAYO CLINIC COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE (JACKSONVILLE) PROGRAM
Program director: Enrique Elli MD
Program Coordinator: Erin Rodriguez
Tel: (904) 953-9848
E-mail: rodriguez.erin@mayo.edu
Website link: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/general-surgery-residency-florida/
Program type: Community-based University affiliated
USMLE scores: >220 in Step 1 and >230 in Step 2 CK, Step 3 if H1B visa preferred
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
USCE: Not specified
LOR: 2
YSG: <5 years
No of positions: 3 categorical, 3 preliminary
VISA: J1, H1B
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs: 13%, US-IMG - 7%
3. HCA HEALTHCARE/USF MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE GME: BRANDON REGIONAL HOSPITAL PROGRAM
Program director:Subhasis Misra MD
Tel: (813) 916-2349
E-mail:subhasis.misra@hcahealthcare.com
Program Coordinator: Evan Marmerstein
Tel: (813) 916-2349
E-mail: evan.marmerstein@hcahealthcare.com
Website link: https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/for-medical-professionals/graduate-medical-education/brandon-hospital/requirements
Program type: Community-based University affiliated
USMLE scores: >225 in step 1 and step 2
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Preferred
USCE: Preferred
YSG:Within 2 years of graduation preferred. Up to 5 years with advanced clinical experience, such as a prior internship or residency.
No of positions: 20 categorical, 4 preliminary
VISA: J1
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 11%, US-IMGs - 44%
4. ADVENTHEALTH FLORIDA PROGRAM
Program director: Scott W Bloom MD
Program Coordinator: Maria C Cepero
Tel: (407) 303-7203
E-mail: maria.cepero@adventhealth.com
Website link: https://www.adventhealth.com/adventhealth-graduate-medical-education/general-surgery-residency
Program type: Community-based University affiliated
USMLE scores: Step 1 and Step 2 CK required, first attempt
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not required
USCE: Not specified
LOR: 3 from surgeons
YSG: Not specified
No of positions: Categorical = 4
VISA: J1, H1B, F1 (OPT)
No of current IMGs in the program: US-IMGs - 10%, Non-US IMGs - 0
5. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI/JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM PROGRAM
Program director: Danny S Sleeman MD
E-mail: surgicaleducationmiami@med.miami.edu
Program Coordinator: Tanya Spencer
Tel: (305) 585-1280
E-mail: tspencer@med.miami.edu
Address:
Website link: https://graduate.jacksonhealth.org/
Program type: Community-based university affiliation
USMLE scores: > 230 in Step 1 and >220 in Step 2 CK
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
No of positions: 7 categorical, preliminary positions offered, number varies - not specified
VISA: J1
% of IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs: 22%, US-IMGs - 14%
6. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA MORSANI PROGRAM
Program director: Adham Saad MD
Tel: (813) 538-0577
E-mail: amberthomas2@usf.edu
Program Coordinator: Margaret Child
Tel: (813) 974-0078
E-mail: mmchild@usf.edu
Program type: University-based
USMLE scores: >220 in Step1 and Step 2 CK
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
No of positions: 6 categorical general surgery, two Interventional Radiology PGY-, and 4 preliminary positions, 2 preliminary positions available for a second clinical year of general surgery.
VISA: J1
% of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 7%, US-IMGs - 12%
7. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI/JFK MEDICAL CENTER PALM BEACH REGIONAL GME CONSORTIUM PROGRAM
Program director: Heidi Bahna MD
Tel: (561) 548-1711
E-mail: hbahna@med.miami.edu
Program Coordinator: Anna Volkodav MBA
E-mail: axv846@med.miami.edu
Website link: https://med.miami.edu/offices/graduate-medical-education/um---palm-beach/general-surgery
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE scores: >220 in Step 1 and >210 in Step 2 CK
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required
USCE: Clinical experience not required, research/other medical pursuits encouraged if >1year of graduation from medical school.
YSG: <5 years
No of positions: 3 categorical
VISA: J1
% of IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 17%, US-IMGs - 0
8. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA PROGRAM
Program director:George A Sarosi MD
E-mail: george.sarosi@surgery.ufl.edu
Program Coordinator: Ashley J Counts MHA, EdD
Tel: (352) 265-0916
E-mail: ashley.counts@surgery.ufl.edu
Website link: https://surgery.med.ufl.edu/
Program type: University-based
USMLE scores: >220 in step 1 and step 2 CK, Step 3
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Required, unless currently in medical school
USCE: Required if YOG>1 year
YSG: < 3 years
No of positions: 6 categorical, offers preliminary positions - number not specified
VISA: J1 and F1(OPT)
% IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 4%, US-IMGs - 4%
9. FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY CHARLES E. SCHMIDT COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PROGRAM
Program director:Lawrence Lottenberg MD
E-mail: llottenberg@health.fau.edu
Program Coordinator: Gretchen Lynch
E-mail: lynchg@health.fau.edu
Website link: http://med.fau.edu/residencies/surgery/
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE scores: Step 1, Step 2 required
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Preferred
YSG: < 3 years
No of positions: 7 categorical, and 5 preliminary
VISA: J1 visa sponsored
% of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 16%, US- IMGs - 16%
10. HCA HEALTHCARE: EAST FLORIDA DIVISION GME: KENDALL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program director: Mark G McKenney MD, MBA
Program Coordinator: Jorge Mendieta MBA
E-mail: jorge.mendieta@hcahealthcare.com
Website link: https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/for-medical-professionals/graduate-medical-education/kendall-hospital/surgery
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE scores: >220 in Step 1 and >235 in Step 2 CK
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required) if YOG > 1 year
LOR: 3
YSG: < 2 years
No of positions: 5 Categorical, 4 Preliminary
VISA: J1
% of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 8%, US-IMGs - 52%
11. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE JACKSONVILLE PROGRAM
Program director: Marie L Crandall MD, MPH
Tel: (904) 244-6631
E-mail: marie.crandall@jax.ufl.edu
Program Coordinator: Eugenia Strong
Tel: (904) 244-3903
E-mail: eugenia.strong@jax.ufl.edu
Website link: https://surgery.med.jax.ufl.edu/surgery-residency/
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE scores: >210 in Step 1 and Step 2 CK
Other: Must have a high pass or honors grade on both surgery and internal medicine 3rd year core clerkships
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Clinical experience not required, but if YSG>1 year research or other medical pursuits preferred
LOR: 3
YSG: <1 year
No of positions: 5 categorical, 5 preliminary
VISA: J1
% of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 3%, US-IMGs - 23%
12.UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HOSPITAL AND CLINICS PROGRAM
Program Director: Handel Robinson MD
Email:hrobinson@med.miami.edu
Program Coordinator:Bibiana Avendano
Tel: (954) 938-3381
E-mail: baa125@med.miami.edu
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Step 1>210; Step 2 score> 225
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not required
LOR: Three letters of recommendation (categorical applicants must have a Department Chair Letter)
YSG: < 5 years
Application deadline: 11/1/2022
VISA: J-1, H1-B, and F-1 Visas sponsored
Positions Available: 3 Categorical; 1 Preliminary
% IMGs in the program: Non- US IMG=0%; US IMG= 25%
13.HCA HEALTHCARE/ MERCER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE/ ORANGE PARK MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program Director: David Lind MD
Email:Lori.Mcmann@hcahealthcare.com
Program Coordinator:Christopher Burrows
Tel: (904) 639-2005
Email: christopher.burrows@hcahealthcare.com
Address: 2001 Kingsley Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE SCORES: Step 1>219; Step 2 score> 233
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Not specified
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
VISA: J-1 Visa sponsored
Positions Available: 3 Categorical; 3 Preliminary positions
% IMGs in the program: Non- US IMG=0%; US IMG= 9%
GEORGIA(6)
1.EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PROGRAM
Program Director: Jahnavi Srinivasan MD
Email:jsrini2@emory.edu
Program Coordinator:Mary Ann Garcia- Bowerman
(404) 727-4310
Email:mary.ann.garcia@emory.edu
Tel: (404) 727-0093
USMLE SCORES: Step 1>235; No Step 2 score minimum required
Program type: University-based
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Yes
LOR: 3
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
Application deadline: November 1
VISA: J-1 Visa sponsored
Positions Available: 10 Categorical; 4 Preliminary positions
% IMGs in the program: Non- US IMG=4%; US IMG= 4%
2.MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PROGRAM
Program Director: Shaneeta Johnson MD
Email:shajohnson@msm.edu
Program Coordinator:Montreka Dansby
(404) 616-7847
Email:mdansby@msm.edu
Tel: (404) 616-7847
Link:http://www.msm.edu
USMLE SCORES: Step 1>230; Step 2>230
Program type: University-based
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Yes
LOR: 3, The letters must be current as of 18 months prior to being sent to the residency or fellowship program in ERAS
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
Application deadline: December 1
VISA: J-1 Visa sponsored
Positions Available: 5 Categorical; 3 Preliminary positions
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=6%; US IMG= 6%
3.WELLSTAR ATLANTA MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program Director: Philip Ramsey MD
Email:philip.ramsay@wellstar.org
Program Coordinator:Kathy Fayne
(404) 265-4411
Email: kathy.fayne@wellstar.org
Tel: (404) 265-4411
USMLE SCORES: Step 1>210; Step 2>210
Program type: University-based
ECFMG certification at the time of application: if applicable
LOR: 3
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
Application deadline: December 31
VISA: J-1 Visa sponsored
Positions Available: 3 Categorical; 2 Preliminary positions
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=0%; US IMG= 20%
4.MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA PROGRAM
Program Director:Taranjit Arora MD
Email:tarora@augusta.edu
Program Coordinator:Barbara Shine
(706) 721-2503
Email: bshine@augusta.edu
Tel: (706) 721-2503
USMLE SCORES: Step 1>220; Step 2>230
Program type: University-based
ECFMG certification at the time of application: NA
LOR: 3
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
Application deadline: NA
VISA: J-1 Visa sponsored
Positions Available: 5 Categorical; 2 Preliminary positions
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=6%; US IMG= 0%
5.NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM
Program Director: Charles Richart MD
Program Coordinator:Kylene Smartis
(770) 219-8731
Email: kylene.smartis@nghs.com
generalsurgerycoordinator@nghs.com
Tel: (770) 219-8731
USMLE SCORES: Step 1>196; No minimum Step 2 score required
Program type: University-based
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Yes
LOR: 3 to 4
USCE: Not specified
YSG: Not specified
Application deadline: NA
VISA: J-1 Visa sponsored
Positions Available: 6 Categorical; 0 Preliminary positions
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=8%; US IMG= 25%
6.ATRIUM HEALTH NAVICENT THE MEDICAL CENTER/ MERCER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PROGRAM
Program Director: Dudley Christie MD
Email:christie.dudley@navicenthealth.org
Program Coordinator:Irma Miranda
(478) 633-8101
Email: irma.miranda@atriumthealth.org
Tel: (478) 633-8101
USMLE SCORES: Step 1>230; Step 2>240
Program type: University-based
ECFMG certification at the time of application: Yes
They only accept applications from candidates who will graduate or have graduated from an LCME accredited medical school
LOR: 3, We prefer that one of the three letters be from the chairman of the applicant's surgery department or his designee
USCE: Not specified
YSG: < 1 year
Application deadline: November 30
VISA: J-1, H1-B, and F-1 Visas sponsored
Positions Available: 5 Categorical; 0 Preliminary positions
Percent IMGs: Non- US IMG=0%; US IMG= 17%
ILLINOIS (7)
1.UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PROGRAM. CHICAGO, IL
Program Director: Kevin K Roggin MD
Program coordinator: Carmen M Barr
Tel: (773) 702-6337
E-mail: cbarr@surgery.bsd.uchicago.edu
Program type: University-based
USMLE Scores: Not specified
USCE: - Not Required
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: nil
Application deadline: october 20
YSG: 5 years
No of positions: Categorical:7 , Prelim: 4
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG: - Yes
No of current IMGs in the program: Non US IMG: 2%, US IMG: 2%
2. MCGAW MEDICAL CENTER OF NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY PROGRAM, CHICAGO, IL
Program Director: Amy L Halverson MD
E-mail: amy.halverson@nm.org
Program coordinator: Christina Oberrieder Cid BS
Tel: (312) 926-2016
E-mail: coberrie@nm.org
Program type: University-based
USMLE Scores: Step1: Pass, Step 2: Not specified
USCE: Not specifies
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: nil
YSG: unknown
No of positions: Categorical- 6, Prelim- 4
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG
No of current IMGs in the program: Non US IMGs: 2%, US IMGs: 0%
3.CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL PROGRAM, URBANA, IL
Program Director:John H S Kim DO, MPH
E-mail: gsrp@carle.com
Program Coordinator:Jillian Reynolds
Tel: (217) 326-1293
E-mail: jillian.reynolds@carle.com
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE Scores: Step1: 230, Step 2: 240
USCE: Unknown
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: nil
Application deadline: 1/1/2023
YSG:5 years
No of positions:Cat: 7 Prelim: No
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG: - Yes
No of current IMGs in the program: Non US IMG: 15%, US IMG: 50%
4.LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM. MAYWOOD, IL
Program Director: Steven A De Jong MD
E-mail: sdejong@lumc.edu
Program Coordinator: Kelly Grauel MHA
Tel: (708) 327-3436
E-mail: kelly.grauel@luhs.org
Program type: University-based
USMLE Scores: Step1: 220, Step 2: No
USCE: must have 1 year,. Observerships and research are not considered clinical experience. Clerkships at American hospitals are clinical experience.
LOR's: 3 to 4
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: nil
Application deadline: 9/30/2022
YSG:5 years
No of positions: Categorical- 6, Prelim- 11
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG
No of current IMGs in the program: Non US IMG: 4%, US IMG: 0%
5.SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY PROGRAM
Program Director: V Prasad Poola MD
E-mail: msmock@siumed.edu
Program Coordinator: Melissa Smock
Tel: (217) 545-4401
E-mail: msmock@siumed.edu
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE Scores: Step1: 220, Step 2: 225
USCE: Required
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Nil
Application deadline: 9/22/2022
YSG: 3 years
No of positions: Cat:4 Prelim: No
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG, F-1 (OPT Program)
No of current IMGs in the program: Non US IMG: 11%, US IMG: 0%
6.UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AT CHICAGO PROGRAM
Program Director: George E Havelka MD
Tel: (312) 996-6765
E-mail: havelka.geo@gmail.com
Program Coordinator: Hemali J Shah BS
Tel: (312) 996-6765
E-mail: shah34@uic.edu
Website:http://uicsurgeryresidency.com
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE Scores: Step1: 235, Step 2: unknown
USCE: Unknown
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Yes
Application deadline:
LOR's: 3
YSG:
No of positions:14 Categorical- 7, Prelim- 4
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG
No of current IMGs in the program: Non US IMG: 15%, US IMG: 3%
7.UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AT CHICAGO (METROPOLITAN GROUP) PROGRAM
Program Director: Vijay Maker MD
Tel: (773) 296-5347
E-mail: vijay.maker@aah.org
Program Coordinator:Pamela Willis
Tel: (773) 296-7093
E-mail: pam.willis@aah.org
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE Scores: Step1: 222, Step 2: 222
USCE: Unknown
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: nil
Application deadline:
LORS : 3
YSG: < 7 yrs
No of positions:13 Categorical- 5, Prelim- 8
Visa: J-1 Sponsorship through ECFMG
No of current IMGs in the program: Non US IMG: 34%, US IMG: 7%
KANSAS (1)
1.HCA HEALTHCARE KANSAS CITY/MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM:
Program director: Roger De La Torre
Tel: (913) 498-6537
E-mail: roger.delatorre3@hcahealthcare.com
Program Coordinator: Matt Hotzel
E-mail: matt.hotzel@hcahealthcare.com
Tel: (913) 498-7005
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Program type: Community Hospital
USMLE scores: Min. Step 1, Min. Step 2 - passing scores
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: Yes
USCE: hands-on experience preferred
LORs: 3
YSG: < 2 years max
Application deadline:
No of positions: Categorical -5 , Preliminary -0
VISA: J1 Sponsored through ECFMG
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 0% , US IMG's - 53%
KENTUCKY (3)
1.UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (BOWLING GREEN) PROGRAM:
Program director: Shane D O'Keeffe MD
Tel: (270) 796-3330
Program Coordinator: Rachael R Lee BS
E-mail: leerr@mchealth.net
Tel: (270) 745-1394
Website link: https://medcenterhealth.org/graduate-medical-education/general-surgery-residency-program/
Program type: Community Hospital
USMLE scores: Min. Step 1, Min. Step 2 - >210; no failures
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: yes
USCE: Not specified
YSG: does not accept applications from candidates who have graduated from medical school more than 24 months prior to the anticipated PGY-1 start dateUNLESS they have been in a training program or in active practice within that time period
No of positions: Categorical - 2
VISA: J1
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs -50%
2.UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PROGRAM:
Program director: Sandra Beck
Tel: (859) 218-6022
E-mail: sandra.beck@uky.edu
Program Coordinator:
E-mail: lauren.henley@uky.edu
Tel: (859) 218-4840
Website link: https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/surgery/general-surgery-residency
Program type: University-based
USMLE scores: Min. Step 1 -, Min. Step 2 - pass
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: yes
USCE: Not required
LORs: 3
YSG: < 4 years
Application deadline: Oct. 30, 2021
No of positions: Categorical - 8 , Preliminary - 17
VISA: J1
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs -2 % , US IMG's - 9 %
3.UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PROGRAM:
Program director: Matthew V Benns MD
Tel: (502) 852-6191
Program Coordinator: Machenize A Eason
E-mail: m.eason@louisville.edu
Tel: (502) 852-1895
Program type: University-based
USMLE scores: Min. Step 1 ,Min. Step 2 - 225
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application:
USCE:
LORs: 3-5, should be addressed to the Program Director
YSG:
Application deadline:
No of positions: Categorical - , Preliminary -
VISA: J1
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs -2 % , US IMG's - 0%
LOUISIANA (3)
1.TULANE UNIVERSITY PROGRAM:
Program director: Rebecca Schroll MD
E-mail: rschroll@tulane.edu
Program Coordinator: Grace Millsaps
E-mail: emillsaps@tulane.edu
Tel: (504) 988-2306
Tel: (504) 988-7123
Website link: https://medicine.tulane.edu/departments/surgery/academic-programs/general-surgery-residency
Program type: University Hospital
USMLE scores: Min. Step 1 -220, Min. Step 2 - 230
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application:
USCE: Not specified
LORs: 3
YSG: Not specified
Application deadline: Not specified
No of positions: Categorical - 5 , Preliminary - 4
VISA: J1
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 3 % , US IMG's - 3%
2.OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION PROGRAM:
Program director: George M Fuhrman MD
E-mail: gfuhrman@ochsner.org
Program Coordinator: Denise A Pinkston
E-mail: dpinkston@ochsner.org
Tel: (504) 842-6829
Tel: (504) 842-4070
Email: ochsnergeneralsurgery@gmail.com
Website link: https://education.ochsner.org/gme/training-programs/general-surgery-residency
Program type: Community-based
USMLE scores: Min. Step 1 - 225, Min. Step 2 - 230
Requires ECFMG certification by the time of application: yes
USCE: Prefer applicant to have at least 1 year clinical experience in the United States
LORs: 3
YSG: < 5 years
Application deadline: Sept 28
No of positions: Categorical - 6, Preliminary - 1
VISA: J1
No of current IMGs in the program: Non-US IMGs - 3 % , US IMG's - 0 %
3. WILLIS-KNIGHTON HEALTH SYSTEM PROGRAM:
Program director: Gazi B Zibari MD
E-mail: gzibari@wkhs.com
Program Coordinator: Deanna Morse MHA
E-mail: gensurgresidency@wkhs.com
Tel: (318) 212-8527
Tel: (318) 212-8350
Website link: https://gme.wkhs.com/our-programs/general-surgery
Program type: Community-based university affiliated
USMLE scores: Min. Step 1 -, Min. Step 2 - No min, but pass on 1st attempt
We prefer to receive the Step 2 CK score prior to interview
ECFMG certification at the time of application: yes
USCE:
LORs: 3
YSG: < 5 years
Application deadline: January 31st
No of positions: Categorical - 3
VISA: J1
No of current IMGs in the program: not available
List Compiled by:
Manju Ramakrishnan
Shivani Mehta
Ugwu Onyinyechukwu Zita
Rachana Punukollu
