Carle Foundation Hospital Program

The General Surgery Residency program at Carle Foundation Hospital is designed to provide residents with the highest level of training to develop leaders in clinical and academic surgery. The goal is to offer an in-depth experience in the fundamentals of basic science as applied to clinical surgery, along with surgical skills for complex conditions. The program includes rotations at different hospitals, allowing exposure to varying practice settings from community hospitals to Level I Trauma Centers.

The program aims to graduate five chief residents in general surgery annually. Residents have the option to pursue additional training in research, surgical education, or health care delivery. The curriculum offers a well-rounded experience in various surgical specialties, preparing graduates for advanced training or future career paths.

Residents benefit from robust educational components such as didactic learning, surgical skill development, and simulation training. The program includes lectures, conferences, small group sessions, and one-on-one mentoring. Clinical Simulation Center training covers laparoscopic and clinical simulation, surgical skills practice, and team skill development in crisis scenarios.

The program supports up to five categorical general surgery residents and up to 12 non-designated preliminary track residents. Additionally, residents from other surgical specialties participate in the PGY-1 year. The program offers a balanced workload with vacation time and in-house on-call responsibilities.

For application details, military match applicants can contact [email protected]. The NRMP match uses ERAS for recruitment. The program follows APDS Task Force recommendations for the application cycle. Virtual interviews are conducted with specific dates available for scheduling.

Residents have access to diverse services with multiple attendings, including vascular, surgical oncology, minimally invasive/bariatric surgery, and trauma services. The curriculum includes rotation locations at Penn State Health facilities and UPMC hospitals, exposing residents to a breadth of clinical experiences.

Overall, the General Surgery Residency program at Carle Foundation Hospital offers comprehensive training with a focus on clinical and academic excellence, supported by a stimulating educational environment and diverse clinical opportunities.