Course Details

General Surgery Residency Program

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, USA

MedicalResidency Program

Brooklyn, USA

Duration: 5 Years

Seats: Not disclosed

Fees: Not disclosed

Intake: All months

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Course Overview

Duration: 5 Years
Intake Month: All months
Specialty / Department: General Surgery
Affiliation: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Accommodation: As Per Availability

Eligibility Criteria

Must hold an MD or DO degree (or equivalent medical degree such as MBBS) from an accredited medical school
Eligible applicants include:
Graduates of LCME-accredited medical schools in the USA or Canada
Graduates of American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-accredited osteopathic medical schools
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) with:
Valid ECFMG certification, or
A full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. licensing jurisdiction
Graduates of an LCME-approved 5th Pathway Program (if applicable)
Applicants must meet SUNY Downstate Graduate Medical Education eligibility requirements
Candidates should demonstrate:
Strong academic background
Clinical competency
Professionalism and communication skills
Motivation and interest in General Surgery
Applicants must be eligible to participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Aggregated course

Course Details

General Surgery Residency Program

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, USA

MedicalResidency Program

Brooklyn, USA

Duration: 5 Years

Seats: Not disclosed

Fees: Not disclosed

Intake: All months

Login to Send Inquiries Faster

Requires one time login to send unlimited inquiries

Course Overview

Duration: 5 Years
Intake Month: All months
Specialty / Department: General Surgery
Affiliation: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Accommodation: As Per Availability

Eligibility Criteria

Must hold an MD or DO degree (or equivalent medical degree such as MBBS) from an accredited medical school
Eligible applicants include:
Graduates of LCME-accredited medical schools in the USA or Canada
Graduates of American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-accredited osteopathic medical schools
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) with:
Valid ECFMG certification, or
A full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. licensing jurisdiction
Graduates of an LCME-approved 5th Pathway Program (if applicable)
Applicants must meet SUNY Downstate Graduate Medical Education eligibility requirements
Candidates should demonstrate:
Strong academic background
Clinical competency
Professionalism and communication skills
Motivation and interest in General Surgery
Applicants must be eligible to participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Aggregated course

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Minimum Education

MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Stipend

Residents receive a stipend based on postgraduate year with benefits, as defined by the institution.

Scholarship

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About Course

The General Surgery Residency Program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn is a five-year ACGME-accredited residency program designed to provide comprehensive training in the evaluation, diagnosis, surgical management, and postoperative care of a wide range of surgical conditions. The program offers extensive clinical exposure in general surgery and subspecialties including trauma surgery, surgical critical care, minimally invasive surgery, bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, pediatric surgery, transplant surgery, and surgical oncology. Residents receive hands-on operative experience at affiliated clinical sites including University Hospital at Downstate, NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, South Brooklyn Health, Brooklyn VA Medical Center, and other partner institutions. The curriculum emphasizes operative skills, patient care, perioperative management, emergency surgery, research, teaching, and professional development, preparing graduates for independent practice in general surgery and advanced fellowship training in surgical specialties.

Admission Process

Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
Applicants must submit a complete ERAS application including:
Completed ERAS application form
Personal statement
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Official medical school transcript
Three letters of recommendation
USMLE (ECFMG) board scores
Dean’s Letter / Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
Personal interview
Applications are reviewed by the General Surgery Residency Selection Committee
Selected candidates are invited for an interview process
Candidates are evaluated based on:
Academic credentials
Clinical preparedness
Examination scores
Letters of recommendation
Personal qualities, communication skills, and commitment to surgery
Final selection is completed through the NRMP Match process
Selected candidates join the five-year categorical General Surgery Residency Program