Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program
Surgery - Flushing, NY | ACGME Code: 4403500443 | NRMP Code: 1445440C0
The Flushing Hospital Medical Center General Surgery Residency Program is an ACGME-accredited five-year program with a focus on providing residents with a comprehensive experience in surgery. The program aims to prepare residents for various career paths in surgery, including community surgical practice, research, academic surgery, or post-residency fellowship training. There are four residents at each training level and a total of 20 approved categorical positions.
Residents at Flushing Hospital Medical Center participate in various educational activities such as Mortality/Morbidity conference, Tumor Board, GI conference, Journal Club, Critical Care Lectures, basic science lectures, weekly quizzes, and daily Chairman's sign-in/critique meetings.
The program's faculty consists of board-certified full-time and private attending physicians who are highly qualified and dedicated to surgical education.
For additional information about the General Surgery Program at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, interested individuals can contact the Program Coordinator, Tricia Birbal, at the provided phone number, fax, or email address.
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PGY1 Positions 3 ( 3, 3, 3, 4, 2 )
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New York
Living in Flushing, NY
- Crime rate and safety: Flushing has a relatively low crime rate compared to other parts of New York City. Like any urban area, it's important to stay aware of your surroundings and take precautions.
- Fun activities: Flushing offers a diverse range of activities including delicious Asian cuisine, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens Botanical Garden, and shopping at Flushing's Chinatown.
- Climate: Flushing experiences all four seasons with warm summers and chilly winters. Be prepared for snowfall during the winter months.
- Races and population: Flushing is a diverse neighborhood with a large Asian population, particularly Chinese and Korean residents.
- Education: Flushing is home to several reputable schools including Townsend Harris High School and the Queens College campus of The City University of New York.
- Cost of living: The cost of living in Flushing is lower than Manhattan but higher than some other parts of New York City. Housing costs can vary depending on the neighborhood.
- Proximity to bigger cities: Flushing is approximately a 30-minute drive to Manhattan. New York City offers endless opportunities for entertainment, dining, and cultural experiences.
- Pros: Diverse community, cultural attractions, proximity to Manhattan.
- Cons: Higher cost of living compared to other parts of the city, traffic congestion.
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