PCOM General Surgery Residency Program

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AOA Program Number: 126229
 
Total approved positions: 35
 
Total funded positions: 30
 
Currently filled positions (as of 7/1/2011):
 
      PGY1: 7
      PGY2: 8
      PGY3: 5
      PGY4: 5
      PGY5: 5
 
Total number of filled positions: 30
 

 
PCOM participates in the Osteopathic ERAS application process. Only graduates of accredited Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine will be considered.
 
Requirements for application:
 
         Deans Letter
         3 Letters of Recommendation (minimum one surgical letter)
         COMLEX Step 1 scores
         COMLEX Step 2 scores
         Personal Statement
 
Average number of applications reviewed annually: 150-175
 
Average number of interviews given: 50-70
 
Interviews for PGY1 positions begin in September of the candidates OMS4 year and continue through November.
 
Though not required, participating in an elective rotation with one of the PCOM affiliated hospitals on-service with current PCOM General Surgery Residents is highly recommended.
 
 
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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Department of Surgery
4170 City Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 871-6100
www.pcom.edu



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