Broward Health Program

The General Surgery Residency Program at Broward Health is a comprehensive five-year training initiative specifically designed to cultivate a thorough understanding of surgical care through experiential learning. This program is structured to ensure that each resident becomes proficient in the core competencies essential for surgical practice.

With a dedicated faculty comprising board-certified multi-specialty surgeons, the program emphasizes the enhancement of both educational and clinical experiences while maintaining a commitment to high-quality patient care. The mission of the program is to provide residents with a well-rounded education, equipping them to excel as competent surgeons in any professional setting they choose to pursue.

Clinical Experience

Residents in the program are afforded extensive clinical exposure, which amounts to over 40,000 surgical cases annually across a consortium of four teaching hospitals. This high volume of diverse clinical experiences offers residents an invaluable opportunity to develop their surgical skills, starting from the early stages of their training. The program incorporates a variety of core and specialty rotations, including General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Head and Neck Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery and Robotics, Bariatric Surgery, Endoscopy, Surgical Critical Care, Trauma, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Transplantation, Vascular Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and experiences in the Emergency Department.

Curriculum Structure

The residency curriculum is robust and includes a combination of weekly, monthly, and quarterly didactic sessions. This encompasses comprehensive lectures in both basic and clinical sciences, journal clubs to promote critical thinking, morbidity and mortality conferences to engage in reflective practice, and Grand Rounds which gather the medical community for knowledge sharing. Additionally, simulation laboratory skills training is integrated into the program to foster individual growth while prioritizing resident wellness and retention of knowledge.

Research Opportunities

For residents aiming to pursue fellowship training post-residency, the program provides dedicated research time throughout the five years. This opportunity is designed to help residents strengthen their applications and enhance their qualifications for competitive fellowship positions.

Faculty and Mentorship

The program boasts a diverse group of faculty members specializing in various disciplines of surgery. This includes experts in trauma surgery, surgical critical care, and specialized fields such as colorectal surgery and vascular surgery. The faculty’s dedication to mentoring ensures that residents receive personalized guidance throughout their training.

Visa Sponsorship

Broward Health’s General Surgery Residency Program supports visa sponsorship for international medical graduates. The program can facilitate sponsorship for J-1 and H-1B visas, thereby welcoming qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Competitiveness and Application Requirements

The General Surgery Residency Program is recognized as a competitive training opportunity. It is friendly towards applicants from diverse educational backgrounds, including both DO and IMG candidates. Specific application requirements may include considerations around the year of medical school graduation and limitations on the number of failed STEP exams, ensuring a standardized and equitable evaluation of all candidates.