The PCOM General Surgery Residency Program is a unique experience in surgical training.
Combining a strong academic and hands-on program with the assets of a large medical school affords a tremendous learning experience for the surgical resident. Facilities such as a human patient simulator lab, cadaver lab, and laparoscopic and endoscopic simulators add to the educational experience.
Positions: 30 positions; 6 categorical intern position available each year
Program Length: 5 years
Website: PCOM General Surgery Residency
Social Media: Instagram
Attention applicants: The PCOM General Surgery Residency Program does not require USMLE. Please apply through ERAS and upload COMLEX parts I and II.
Lindsey L. Perea, DO, FACS
General Surgery Residency Program Director
Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Research Director
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Surgery, Associated Faculty of the Perelman School
of Medicine
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Roshin Thomas, DO, FASMBS
General Surgery Residency Associate Program Director
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residents in this program can easily perform about 200 major surgeries each year and will be exposed to numerous experienced faculty trainers at our affiliated sites. Residents have the benefit of a large and diverse faculty and dedicated academic time including daily teaching rounds, divisional and weekly grand rounds, monthly meetings of the tissue committee and morbidity and mortality committee as well as departmental meetings at each institution. Residents also teach students and interns.
| Chestnut Hill Hospital - Tower Health | Philadelphia, PA |
| Cooper University Hospital | Camden, NJ |
| Holy Redeemer Hospital | Meadowbrook, PA |
| Jefferson Bucks | Philadelphia, PA |
| Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital | Cherry Hill, NJ |
| Jefferson Stratford Hospital | Stratford, NJ |
| Jefferson Torresdale | Philadelphia, PA |
| Jefferson Washington Township Hospital | Sewell, NJ |
| Lancaster General Hospital | Lancaster, PA |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York City, NY |
| St. Christopher's Hospital for Children | Philadelphia, PA |
| Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital | Camden, NJ |
All applicants must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service for Applicants (ERAS).
All applicants for PCOM residency and fellowship programs must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
For more information about the general surgery residency program, please contact:
Taymiyyah Muhammad
Program Coordinator, Graduate Medical Education
Email: taymiyymu1@pcom.edu
Phone: 215-871-6730
Department of Graduate Medical Education
4190 City Avenue, Suite 409
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone: 1-800-778-4723
Email: GME@pcom.edu
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