Orlando Health Program
Colon and rectal surgery - Orlando, FL | ACGME Code: 0601121037
The Orlando Health Colon and Rectal Institute offers a comprehensive Colon and Rectal Surgery residency program. The program provides extensive training in anorectal disease, advanced pelvic floor physiology, multidisciplinary care of cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, and minimally invasive colorectal surgery. They accept three ACGME-accredited colorectal residents and two non-ACGME minimally invasive surgery fellows per year. Some program highlights include training in multidisciplinary cancer care, management of inflammatory bowel disease, exposure to outpatient anorectal surgery, advanced minimally invasive surgery techniques, advanced transanal surgical techniques, and complex pelvic floor disorders. The program also features a structured didactic curriculum, including weekly lectures, monthly conferences, and journal clubs. They aim to provide residents with expertise in diagnosing and managing colorectal diseases comprehensively.
For application requirements, applicants should have completed an ACGME or AOA-accredited General Surgery Residency Program and be board eligible in general surgery. The deadline for applications is usually around August 15th, and applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
The Orlando Health Colon and Rectal Institute program is led by Dr. Marco Ferrara, the Program Director. It aims to offer a unique and enriching educational experience for aspiring colon and rectal surgeons.
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