New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program

The General Surgery Residency Program at New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center offers a comprehensive educational curriculum focused on shaping surgical residents into knowledgeable surgeons. Residents benefit from weekly educational conferences at each participating institution as well as Academic "Mega Wednesday" mornings at Metropolitan Hospital for departmental academic conferences. The program includes Morbidity and Mortality conferences, Grand Rounds, and resident-led basic and clinical science lectures. Residents have the opportunity to participate in mock ABSITE and mock orals throughout the academic year.

The Program Director, Dr. Marc K. Wallack, has extensive experience and highlights the program's commitment to training surgical residents. The program received ACGME approval and expanded to include Affiliated Rotations at institutions like Harlem Hospital, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2023.

Residents at Metropolitan Hospital Center gain access to IMSAL, the Institute for Medical Simulation & Advanced Learning, which provides a state-of-the-art simulation laboratory for practicing advanced techniques and critical scenarios. The facility includes operating rooms, labor and delivery rooms, and various task-trainer simulation devices to enhance surgical skills.

The program encourages resident wellness, offering resources and support for professional, physical, psychological, and social well-being. Residents can access mental health services through the Employee Assistance Program and NYC Well for confidential help with stress and mental health concerns.

If you are interested in applying to the General Surgery Residency Program at New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center, the requirements include a completed ERAS application, USMLE board scores, medical school transcript, letters of recommendation, and more. The program participates in the NRMP Match.

Moreover, the program offers diverse hospital and rotation experiences, including exposure to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, Phelps Memorial Hospital, Harlem Hospital, Jacobi Medical Center, and James J Peters VA Medical Center, providing a broad range of clinical experiences and expertise to residents.