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General Surgery Our Program The general surgery training program is a five-year program, with elective additional time available for clinical and/or basic investigation. Clinical rotations are in the University of Missouri Health Care Center, Harry S Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center and Columbia Regional Hospital. Residents rotate through the specialties of anesthesiology, bariatric surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, otolaryngology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urology and vascular surgery as well as general surgery. The general surgery residency program accepts three PGY-1 categorical residents per year. It is a non-pyramidal program that finishes three chief residents per year. We are a fully ACGME accredited program and have been in continuous operation for more than 50 years. Our graduates successfully complete their examinations for certifications with the American Board of Surgery with 85% pass rate for the past several years. We are a University based program with emphasis on graduated resident responsibility, research and education. A visit to our program will be well worth your time. For more information regarding our program, please contact us: University of Missouri-Columbia Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery One Hospital Drive, MC405 Columbia, MO 65212 Phone: (573) 882-8157 Fax (573) 884-5184 Email: SchulzG@health.missouri.edu Back How to Apply All applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service www.aamc.org (no exceptions). Review of ERAS applications will begin in September 2006. Your application must be complete by November 30, 2006 to be considered for an interview for a Categorical or Preliminary general surgery position(s). Interviews are held starting in December to the first week of February and are granted by invitation only. Back Applicant Eligibility Graduates of U.S. Medical Schools ● The applicant must have graduated from a medical school whose programs are accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). ● The applicant must provide a Dean’s letter, three letters of recommendation, medical school transcripts, and passing scores from Part 1 USMLE. ● We do not have a minimum USMLE score requirement. Each applicant must show proof of passing USMLE Step 1, Step 2 and Step 2 CK upon graduation from medical school. ● The applicant must be willing to appear for a personal interview. Graduates of International Medical Schools ● Applicants must meet criterions #2, #3 and #4 above. The quality and ranking of the candidate’s international medical school or Fifth Pathway program is taken into consideration. ● The applicant must provide a valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). www.ecfmg.org ● It is preferred that non-U.S. citizens provide proof of permanent resident status or J-1 visa status. ● Currently we are able to sponsor J1 visa applicants. Back House Staff Benefits All University of Missouri-Columbia employees are eligible to receive the same benefits packages with many to choose from. Medical Benefits Program: The University offers several options for your medical coverage, including a Point of Service (POS) program, Health Management Organizations (HMOs), and a Catastrophic program. The University contributes the majority of the cost of coverage. Your cost depends on the plan option you choose and the number of family members you elect to cover. Enrollment choices include: Employee Only; Employee and Spouse; Employee and Child; Employee, Spouse and Child(ren) Dental Benefits Program Employee Only; Employee and Spouse; Employee and Child; Employee, Spouse and Child(ren) Life Insurance Program Employee Only; Employee and Spouse; Employee and Child; Employee, Spouse and Child(ren) Back House Staff Salaries The following is the approved stipend schedule for the University of Missouri Health Care Center Resident Physicians as of July 1, 2006. PGY 1      $42,409 PGY 2      $44,024 PGY 3      $45,639 PGY 4      $47,255 PGY 5      $48,870 PGY 6      $50,485 PGY 7      $52,102 Back

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