Temple University Hospital Program
Nuclear medicine - Philadelphia, PA | ACGME Code: 2004111088
The Temple University Hospital Graduate Medical Education offers 47 ACGME-Accredited specialty and subspecialty residency and fellowship programs. Among its offerings are programs in Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatrics, Surgery, and more.
The Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Residency program at Temple University Hospital provides a comprehensive five-year training experience. Residents rotate through various services, including Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Trauma, Joint Reconstruction, Hand Surgery, Pediatric Services at affiliated hospitals, Orthopaedic Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center, and experience with foot and ankle surgery. The program culminates in the fifth year with the Chief Resident role, including supervising patient care, instruction of medical students, and participation in various conferences and research activities. The program selects residents through the National Intern & Residency Matching Program, with applications through ERAS.
Temple University Hospital also offers a Cardiothoracic Fellowship Program within its Anesthesiology Department. The program provides training in lung transplants, pulmonary endarterectomies, and a variety of other procedures. The Pain Medicine Fellowship at Temple University Health System offers a one-year experience designed to develop a holistic approach to pain treatment in a multidisciplinary setting.
Additionally, Temple University Hospital provides Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency programs focusing on the head, face, jaws, and teeth. Residents train alongside medical residents and gain experience in various subspecialties. A Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program is also offered, providing clinical experience in comprehensive dental care for children from infancy through adolescence.
For more detailed information or application specifics, interested candidates are advised to refer to the program's official website.
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- Residencies & Fellowships | Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
- Department of Family and Community Medicine | Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
- Internal Medicine Residency Program | Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
- Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Residency & Fellowship | Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
- Department of Anesthesiology Fellowship Program | Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Programs | Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
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