Surgical Education
General Surgery Residency Program

Goals and Objectives of PGY Level

The PGY goals and objectives are explained relevant to each level. There are multiple interrelationships between the philosophical, clinical, technical and academic milestones. Also, there is an in-training examination each year and mock boards for the fourth and fifth year residents. Some residents start out more advanced in one area, and others gain knowledge faster. Many goals, therefore, may be reached earlier for some. Upon completion of the training program, the surgical resident becomes a surgeon qualified for further fellowship training, or general surgery practice. Residents have been successful in obtaining fellowships. Many of our graduates return to enter practice in the area. Monmouth County is rated one of the top 10 counties in the country because of its wonderful seaside lifestyle, excellent schools and proximity to cities.

We hope to foster an increasing competence in surgery matched with passion for knowledge. Teachers are exhilarated by stimulating intellectual growth. Many of the surgeons feel that they could only practice in a teaching institution because of many of the factors described in the goals and objectives.

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