St Louis University School of Medicine Program
Thoracic surgery - St Louis, MO | ACGME Code: 4602821052
The St. Louis University School of Medicine offers a well-organized and established General Surgery Residency program that aims to train residents to become board-certified and productive general surgeons. Residents progressively develop operative and patient care skills under the supervision of experienced general surgery faculty. The first year includes diverse surgical specialties such as genitourinary, neurological, orthopedic, otolaryngology, and plastic surgery. The program provides didactic coursework and clinical exposure in areas like gastrointestinal and circulatory physiology, wound healing, shock, immunobiology, and sepsis.
Residents receive training at six teaching hospitals, including Mercy Hospital Saint Louis, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, and VA Saint Louis Health Care System - John Cochran Division. The program offers a broad range of experiences, encompassing private practice, VA practice, academic, and community settings. Clinical rotations emphasize general surgery, pediatric surgery, vascular surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery across various clinical environments.
Saint Louis University School of Medicine boasts a long-standing tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and patient care. The school accommodates over 720 medical students, more than 650 residents within 62 ACGME-accredited graduate medical residencies and subspecialty residencies, and over 100 graduate students. The School of Medicine is actively engaged in basic, translational, and clinical research.
The institution promotes community engagement through its commitment to Cura Personalis, which focuses on caring for the whole person. The program is aligned with the mission to pursue excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community engagement. Core values include Cura Personalis, Scholarship, Discovery, Equity, and Collaboration.
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St. Louis County, Missouri
Living in St. Louis, MO
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- Proximity to Bigger Cities: St. Louis is approximately a 4-hour drive from Chicago, IL, and a 5-hour drive from Kansas City, MO. Both cities offer additional cultural, dining, and entertainment options.
Pros: Affordable cost of living, diverse cultural experiences, plenty of outdoor activities.
Cons: Some areas have higher crime rates, winters can be cold.
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