IMG Friendly General Surgery Residency Programs , Page 1

ALABAMA
     1)University of Alabama Medical Center General Surgery Residency Program
            Categorical Positions: 7
            Prelim Positions: 3
            Visa Sponsored: J1 and H1B                                      
            Percentage of IMGs: Only 5%
            Applicant Requirements: Valid ECFMG Certificate
                                                      One year USCE
                                                      Graduation with in last 5 years
         
      2)University of South Alabama General Surgery Residency Program
            Categorical Positions: 4
            Prelim Positions: 4
            Visa Sponsored:  Unclear, Please verify or comment below                              
            Percentage of IMGs: 10%
            Applicant Requirements: Apply through ERAS

 ARIZONA
     1) College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic (Arizona Program)
            Categorical Positions: 4
            Prelim Positions: 4
            Visa Sponsored: J1 (H1 unclear please double check)                                  
            Percentage of IMGs: 5%
            Applicant Requirements: Applying through ERAS and valid ECFMG cefrtificate

     2) University of Arizona General Surgery Program
            Categorical Positions: 6
            Prelim Positions: 6 designated + 6 non designated
            Visa Sponsored:  J1                                
            Percentage of IMGs: 20%
            Applicant Requirements: Apply through ERAS

 CALIFORNIA
     1) Kern Medical Center General Surgery Residency Program
            Categorical Positions: 2
            Prelim Positions: 2
            Visa Sponsored: Unclear, please contact program                                
            Percentage of IMGs: 50%
            Applicant Requirements: Unclear, please contact program
 
     2)Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana) Program
            Categorical Positions: 3
            Prelim Positions: 0
            Visa Sponsored: None                                
            Percentage of IMGs: 30%
            Applicant Requirements: Apply through ERAS
                                                      Minimum Step 1 & 2 Scores 200
                                                      Graduation with in 5 years

     3) San Joaquin general hospital general surgery residency program
            Categorical Positions: 2
            Prelim Positions: 1
            Visa Sponsored:  None                                
            Percentage of IMGs: 10%
            Applicant Requirements: Minimum Step 1 & 2 scores 210 with first attempt
                                                      First Attempt CS
                                                      Evaluation Status Letter from the Medical Board of California or
                                                      indicate that you have applied for it
   
    4) Cedars-Sinai medical center general surgery residency program

            Categorical Positions: 4
            Prelim Positions:  1 designated + 4 non designated
            Visa Sponsored:  Unclear, please check with program                          
            Percentage of IMGs: 10%
            Applicant Requirements: Unclear, please check with the program

     

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