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The general surgery residency program is supervised by Dr. William Cheadle,
Program Director and Dr. Kelly McMasters, Chairman for the Department of
Surgery at the University of Louisville (UofL). This five-year ACGME-accredited
training program is founded on several key principles: intense experience in
patient care and decision making, early operative exposure and the development
of surgical science. This philosophy has developed through a rich history of
surgical education and continues to produce the finest clinical and academic
surgeons of our day. Our graduating chief residents have the general knowledge,
clinical judgment and basic technical skills to be confident and knowledgeable
general surgeons or to continue their training in any competitive fellowship.
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Autonomy: The UofL program offers an atmosphere of
independence and graded responsibility that facilitates growth as a young
surgeon. Residents gain early operative experience culminating in the chief
year being fully credentialed at University and VA Medical Centers. The
surgical intensive care units continue to be managed by surgical residents and
faculty. Our residents gain significant critical care experience during
dedicated ICU months in the PGY-1 and PGY-2 years.
Patient-based training:
University of Louisville surgical residents train in a hands-on, non-simulated
environment. With a large number of patients and very busy services, residents
are exposed to a variety of surgical techniques very early in training. This
experience is central to the Department's philosophy.
Operative experience:
The sizeable patient base and variety of affiliated hospitals allow each
resident to gain the breadth and depth of surgical experience necessary to gain
board certification and feel confident practicing general surgery. Throughout
the five-year program, most residents will perform 1,200 major cases including
complex hepatobiliary, oncologic, vascular, transplant, pediatric, trauma and
laparoscopic procedures. Residents also gain significant experience in
interventional endoscopy, thoracoscopy and endovascular techniques.
Facilities:
Residents rotate through five major hospitals creating a diverse experience in
various patient populations. University Hospital, Kosair Children's Hospital,
Norton Hospital and Jewish Hospital are all downtown within four city blocks
while the VA Medical Center is only 3.5 miles away. Residents enjoy this close
proximity and the ability to attend most departmental conferences and meetings.
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