USMLE STEP 1
Requires Passing Score
Required for Interview
USMLE STEP 2 CK
Requires Passing Score
Not Required for Interview
US Clinical Exp
No Requirement
Time Since Graduation
5 years or less is preferred
Visa Policy
H1B (Sponsored)
J1 (Accepted)
Program Info
The General Surgery program is five years in length and stresses all aspects of diagnostic work–up, preoperative preparation, intraoperative judgment, surgical technique, postoperative management and follow–up care. There are five clinical years with an option of one year dedicated to research available between the second and third years. The wide variety of clinical problems presented at the University Medical Center and the VA at the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital allows each individual an ample opportunity to observe and experience firsthand the complexities of the response of the surgical patient to disease, trauma, and operative intervention.
Program Info
Residents have the opportunity to participate in a research project.
Program Info
Residents undertake progressive autonomy and responsibility for patient care decision-making Technical support services perform nearly all ancillary procedures which allows the resident to spend more time at the patients' bedside.
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