Program Overview

General Surgery Residency Program

The General Surgery Residency Program at Florida Atlantic University offers a comprehensive set of standardized courses and online modules designed to complement the surgical curriculum and enhance patient care and procedural skills.

Courses

The program includes the following courses:

• AHA – Basic, Advanced Cardiac & Pediatric Life Support – PGY I, III, IV: This course trains participants to recognize life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED.
  • The AHA ACLS course builds on this knowledge to enhance skills in treating adult victims of cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies.
  • The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course reinforces the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics.
• ACS-Advanced Trauma Life Support - PGY I, IV: This course teaches a systematic, concise approach to the care of a trauma patient, providing learners with safe and reliable methods for immediate management of injured patients.
• ACS-Fundamentals of Surgery Curriculum - PGY I: This highly interactive, case-based, online curriculum addresses essential content areas that all surgical residents need to master in the early years of training.
• BU/BMS-CRIT, Chief Resident Immersion Training in the Care of the Older Adult: This program provides focused, case-based training in geriatrics principles to chief residents, aiming to improve care coordination and quality for hospitalized, at-risk older adults.
• ACS Trauma Operative Management - PGY III or IV: This course increases residents' surgical competence and confidence in the operative management of penetrating injuries to the chest and abdomen.
• ACS-Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma - PGY IV or V: This course uses human cadavers to teach effective surgical exposure of anatomic structures that, when injured, may pose a threat to life or limb.
• Radiation Safety Training - PGY II: Details of this course are forthcoming.
• ASA Sedation Safety Training - PGY I, II, V Moderate/Deep: This course ensures that non-anesthesiologist physicians and team members providing moderate sedation have critical clinical information and best practice guidance for patient care.
• ACS-Basic Ultrasound for Residents and Surgeons - PGY II: This online, on-demand course provides basic education and training in ultrasound imaging as a foundation for specific clinical applications.
• Focused Abdominal Sonography in Trauma: FAST-PGY III: Details of this course are provided as FAST.
• SAGES Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery - PGY II: This comprehensive web-based course includes a hands-on skills training component and assessment tool designed to teach the physiology, fundamental knowledge, and technical skills required in basic laparoscopic surgery.
• SAGES-Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery - PGY III: This program is a comprehensive educational and assessment tool designed to teach and evaluate the fundamental knowledge, clinical judgment, and technical skills required in the performance of basic gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic surgery.
• SAGES Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy - PGY I: This educational program certifies that a resident has demonstrated knowledge fundamental to the safe use of surgical energy-based devices in the operating room, endoscopic suite, and other procedural areas.
• SCCM Fundamentals in Critical Care Support - PGY II: This course helps residents manage critically ill patients for the first 24 hours until transfer or appropriate critical care consultation can be arranged.
• ACS/APDS Surgery Resident Skills Curriculum: This curriculum has been developed jointly by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Program Directors in Surgery and includes three phases covering basic surgical skills, advanced skills and procedures, and team-based skills.

Additional Information

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine offers students a variety of educational programs and degrees. The college is committed to providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for successful careers in medicine.

Program Overview

The General Surgery Residency Program at Florida Atlantic University is designed to provide residents with a comprehensive education in surgical principles and practices. The program includes a range of courses and training opportunities that help residents develop the skills and knowledge needed to become proficient surgeons.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the General Surgery Residency Program is designed to provide residents with a comprehensive education in surgical principles and practices. The program includes a range of courses and training opportunities that help residents develop the skills and knowledge needed to become proficient surgeons.

Research Opportunities

The program provides residents with opportunities to engage in research and scholarly activities. Residents are encouraged to participate in research projects and present their findings at national and international conferences.

Faculty and Staff

The faculty and staff of the General Surgery Residency Program are committed to providing residents with a comprehensive education and training in surgical principles and practices. The faculty includes experienced surgeons and educators who are dedicated to helping residents achieve their goals.

Facilities and Resources

The program has access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including simulation centers, operating rooms, and research laboratories. Residents have access to a range of educational resources, including textbooks, journals, and online courses.

Conclusion

The General Surgery Residency Program at Florida Atlantic University is a comprehensive program that provides residents with a range of educational and training opportunities. The program is designed to help residents develop the skills and knowledge needed to become proficient surgeons and prepare them for successful careers in medicine.