SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Applying to Our Program

The San Joaquin General Surgery Program only accepts ERAS applications. Our program fills 3 Categorical and 3 preliminary positions through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP). All applicants must meet the following criteria and provide the following documents as part of their ERAS application:

1. Deans Letter and Medical School Transcripts
2. 3 Letters of Recommendation - preferably from Dept. of Surgery faculty
3. Personal Statement
4. USMLE Scores: Average of 225 or above, first attempts only. Steps 1 and 2 must be complete
   at the time of applying, all interns are required to take Step 3 by December 31st of your
   internship year.
5. Applicants must be graduates of medical schools recognized by the Medical Board of California.
6. International Medical Graduates must have the following:
   • International Medical Graduates (IGM) must have a valid certificate from ECFMG
   • International Medical Graduates (IMG) must have a California Medical Board Postgraduate  Training Authorization Letter (PTA) or indicate to us that it is being processed.
7. Registration in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP)

Interview

• Friday Evening: Dinner with Surgery Residents

Resident Benefits & Compensation

Benefits

• CME funds, see "Salaries"
• Up-to-Date and SESAP subscriptions
• Remote access
• All residents receive a Surface Pro tablet at the start of residency for use inpatient  care and teaching activities
• Health Insurance- your choice of 3 plans, Select, Premier, or a health plan  with Kaiser.
• Dental Insurance- through Delta Dental or Pacific Union Dental.
• Vision Insurance through VSP
• Optional American Fidelity Dependent Day Care and FSA accounts
• Life Insurance
• State Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
• Pregnancy & Paternity Leave
• Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance (including tail coverage)
• Call Rooms
• Meal Card
• Two white lab coats
• Paid DEA certification to use at our facility

Vacation and CME Time

• PGY-1: 2 weeks (plus a 5-day gap between PGY-1 and PGY-2, not applicable to off-cycle residents)
• PGY-2: 3 weeks (plus up to 5 days of approved CME time)
• PGY-3: 3 weeks (plus up to 5 days of approved CME time)
• PGY-4: 3 weeks (plus up to 5 days of approved CME time)
• PGY-5 / Chief Residents: 3 weeks (plus up to 6 days of approved CME time)

Resident Well-Being

• Residency retreats
• Dedicated time each month as a class (for example, PGY-I class only) to talk to the chiefs during closed door meetings
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling, psychological and other support services)
• Longitudinal mentorship and guidance provided by our attending physicians in private meetings throughout the year
• Gym located on campus

Salaries

• CME Funds: PGY-1: $800 per year; PGY-2 & PGY-3: $1000 per year
• Intern / PGY-1: $51,230 per year
• PGY-2: $57,886 per year
• PGY-3: $65,395 per year
• PGY-4: $72,093 per year
• PGY-5: $78,707 per year
• Chief Resident: $84,698 per year