Welcome to the BayCare General Surgery Residency Program at St. Joseph’s Hospital; your gateway to excellence in surgical education and training. Nestled within the vibrant community of Tampa Bay, our program aims to stand as a beacon of innovation, compassion, and expertise in surgical care. Aspiring surgeons seeking a dynamic learning environment, abundant clinical exposure, and a supportive, collaborative atmosphere will find BayCare their ideal launching pad to a rewarding career in general surgery. With a deep commitment to advancing surgical knowledge, BayCare’s General Surgery Residency Program offers an unparalleled opportunity for growth and development. Explore our program and embark on a journey toward surgical mastery and compassionate patient care.
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A flagship hospital within the BayCare Health System, St. Joseph's Hospital is renowned for its advanced medical technologies and outstanding patient care. Its Centers of Excellence include the Heart and Vascular Institute, Cancer Institute, Stroke and Neuroscience Program, Robotic Surgery Program and Emergency/Trauma Department, which provides more emergency care than any other hospital in Tampa Bay. More than 70 specialties are represented among the medical team.
Each year consists of twelve, month-long block rotations. Residents have varying schedules, with each providing an excellent foundation in general surgery and subspecialty care. The goal of the General Surgery Residency is to provide residents with graduated responsibilities in the primary components of General Surgery. In addition, it will give them appropriate experience in subspecialties required.
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General Surgery |
2 |
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Acute Care Surgery |
3 |
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Plastic Surgery |
1 |
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Vascular Surgery |
1 |
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Thoracic Surgery |
1 |
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Pediatric Surgery |
1 |
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Surgical Oncology |
2 |
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| PGY-2 | ||||||
General Surgery |
3 |
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Acute Care Surgery |
3 |
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Plastic Surgery |
1 |
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Vascular Surgery |
1 |
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Pediatric Surgery |
1 |
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Surgical Oncology |
3 |
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| PGY-3 | ||||||
General Surgery |
2 |
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Acute Care Surgery |
2 |
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Endoscopy |
1 |
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Head & Neck Surgery |
1 |
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Pediatric Surgery |
1 |
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Vascular Surgery |
1 |
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Thoracic Surgery |
1 |
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Surgical Oncology |
2 |
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Transplant Surgery |
1 |
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| PGY-4 | ||||||
General Surgery |
2 |
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Acute Care Surgery |
2 |
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Endoscopy |
1 |
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Head & Neck Surgery |
1 |
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Pediatric Surgery |
1 |
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Vascular Surgery |
2 |
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Thoracic Surgery |
1 |
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Surgical Oncology |
2 |
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| PGY-5 | ||||||
General Surgery |
3 |
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Acute Care Surgery |
3 |
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Vascular Surgery |
3 |
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Surgical Oncology |
3 |
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The academic half-day (AHD) is an alternative to the noon conference curriculum and involves a dedicated, weekly, 4-to-5-hour teaching period that can replace the traditional daily 1-hour noon sessions. We will follow the SCORE curriculum, which is a nationally accepted program.
Academic Half Day has been designed to include:
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