Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida Program

The General Surgery Residency Program at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Florida is known for its commitment to training future surgeons in a supportive learning environment. The program is structured to provide residents with a broad clinical experience across various surgical specialties. Residents work closely with fellowship-trained surgeons and participate in rotations that cover general surgery, surgical oncology, vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, and more.

The educational curriculum includes academic conferences, teaching rounds, and opportunities for residents to engage in teaching medical students. As part of their training, residents have exposure to a diverse range of surgical cases and are encouraged to progressively gain independence in patient care and surgical procedures.

The program offers several benefits to residents, including professional liability insurance, on-call rooms, a book allowance, and a comprehensive health insurance package. Residents are also supported with wellness initiatives aimed at promoting their overall well-being.

Mount Sinai Medical Center's General Surgery Residency Program has a strong focus on surgical education, ensuring that residents have the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their careers as surgeons. The program has a history of producing competent and well-trained surgeons who go on to pursue various fellowships and practice opportunities.

The application process for the program includes submitting letters of recommendation, meeting specific eligibility criteria for international medical graduates, and passing USMLE Step 1. The program coordinator, April Chisolm, manages the interview process, and selected applicants are typically interviewed on Saturdays in December and January.

For additional details about the program, interested applicants can reach out to April Chisolm, the program coordinator, via email at [email protected].