St Francis Hospital and Medical Center Program
Colon and rectal surgery - Hartford, CT | ACGME Code: 0600821032
The Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center is a one-year program designed to provide specialized training in the treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. The program is based at Saint Francis Hospital, a major urban tertiary referral center and teaching facility affiliated with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.
Fellows in this program have the opportunity to work alongside faculty members specializing in colon and rectal surgery, gaining exposure to a wide range of benign and malignant pathologies. The curriculum includes in-depth training in both medical and surgical management of patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
Key aspects of the fellowship program include: - Exposure to a broad spectrum of colon and rectal pathologies - Responsibilities include direct patient care, consultations, outpatient clinic management, and teaching opportunities - Daily responsibilities include patient evaluations, surgery, consultation requests, and follow-up care - Comprehensive experience in endoscopy, surgical procedures, laparoscopic techniques, and clinical activities - Trainees are expected to engage in research activities, presentations, manuscript submissions, and ongoing evaluations
The program features a structured teaching schedule with weekly conferences covering various topics related to colon and rectal surgery. Teaching conferences include Research Conference, Journal Club, Colorectal M&M, Cases Conference, Surgery M&M, and other educational sessions.
Interested 5th-year surgical postgraduates who are board eligible for the American Board of Surgery examination can apply to the program through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).
Overall, the St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship aims to provide fellows with the necessary educational experiences to develop professional competence in the field of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
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