Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program

The General Surgery Residency Program at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center is a five-year program accredited by ACGME. They are approved to accept three new residents per year. The program offers broad exposure to general surgery cases with specialty rotations in vascular, pediatric, trauma, cardiothoracic, minimally invasive/robotic, and bariatric surgery.

The program aims to provide a robust training environment in a community hospital setting, deliver high-quality compassionate care to patients, and graduate practice-ready general surgeons dedicated to excellence. Residents also have the opportunity to work in both central city and suburban patient populations to prepare for caring for diverse communities.

The program has continued accreditation and offers a total of 15 resident positions, accepting three new residents annually.

For application requirements, candidates must submit a complete ERAS application that includes an official Dean's Letter, letters of recommendation, personal statement, CV, medical school transcript, and USMLE or COMLEX test scores. International Medical Graduate applicants should have U.S. health care experience, valid ECFMG certification, and passing board scores.

The residency program participates in the National Resident Matching Program and considers applicants with U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or the ability to obtain an H-1B or J-1 Visa. Visa sponsorship is evaluated case-by-case and limited to exceptional candidates, with a preference for H-1B Visas.

Residents receive competitive salaries and benefits, including insurance coverage, paid time off, educational bonuses, and other benefits such as moving expenses, meal allowances, and fitness facility memberships.

Toledo, where the program is located, is described as a mid-size city with affordable living costs, manageable traffic, and various entertainment and outdoor activities available for residents to enjoy.