Current status of international experiences in general surgery residency programs in the United States

• DOI: 10.1186/s40064-016-2270-x
• Publication Date: 2016-05-11T07:27:01Z
• Authors: Filipe A. Sobral; Alexis N. Bowder; Lynette Smith; Advaitaa Ravipati; Melissa K. Suh; Chandrakanth Are
• Keywords: Global Health

The aim of this study is to identify, quantify, and characterize the international experiences available for general surgery residents in residency programs United States (US). Fellowship Residency Electronic Interactive Database (FREIDA) database was used identify all US. Each institution contacted by both e-mail telephone. Respondents were asked if an experience within their program and, available, details obtained. A total 253 identified using FREIDA database. Eighty-six (34 %) noted offer residents. majority are incorporated into PGY 3 4 level training with a duration 1–4 weeks. Common locations evenly distributed among Americas Africa usually funded through combination resident department funding. US interest global health growing along increasing demand surgical care worldwide. This one first studies detail currently These results can help applicants also pave path develop future experiences.