Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program

The General Surgery Northeast Residency program at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, offers a five-year general surgery residency that accepts four categorical residents each year. The program is focused on providing extensive training in various surgical specialties and is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

As a resident in this program, you will have the opportunity to rotate through different specialties such as general surgery, trauma surgery, vascular surgery, surgical oncology, and more at Geisinger Wyoming Valley and Geisinger Community Medical Center. Residents also receive training at other facilities for specialized rotations.

The program emphasizes education in high-quality, cost-effective, evidence-based surgical care with a patient-centered approach. The residents are involved in medical student education through the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Geisinger Northeast General Surgery Residency program is integrated with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, providing a unique learning environment. Residents are encouraged to engage in research projects and scholarly activities throughout their tenure. The program fosters a supportive educational environment that promotes professionalism and compassionate care.

Residents participate in a structured academic curriculum, including lectures, oral board reviews, and simulation activities. The program prioritizes resident well-being and provides a robust simulation program that covers various surgical skills and procedures. The curriculum also includes exposure to research opportunities and quality improvement projects.

Graduates of the program have been successful in achieving post-graduate positions and fellowships across different surgical specialties. The program aims to train competent, confident surgeons who can deliver quality surgical care efficiently in both community and academic settings.

If you are interested in applying to the General Surgery Northeast Residency program at Geisinger, applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The program requires submission of various documents like CV, personal statement, medical school transcript, Dean's letter, letters of recommendation, and exam scores.

Please note that the program at Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) does not sponsor visas for residents. The location of the residency program offers a supportive environment for residents to learn and grow, with a focus on cultivating well-rounded, capable surgeons.

For more detailed information or to apply, please visit the program's official website.