Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Surgery Residency Program at LHAAMC offers an ideal learning environment that integrates residents into the strategic planning of the program. With a resident-driven mission statement, the program aims to provide comprehensive training to the next generation of general surgeons, with an emphasis on clinical excellence, academic rigor, and personal growth. We strive for a learning environment that is resident-focused, faculty-supported, and consistent with our core values.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
3
3
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1942440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
60
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
550
Minimum score
550
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
72
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
8
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4402300418
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Alejandro
Last Name
Gandsas
Degrees
MD, MBA
Address
Anne Arundel Med Ctr
Surgery Pgm
2001 Medical Pkwy
Annapolis, MD 21401
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-76.534024 38.990234)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Melissa
Last Name
Keener
Address
Anne Arundel Med Ctr
Surgery Pgm
2001 Medical Pkwy
Annapolis, MD 21401
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-76.534024 38.990234)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
65.10
% IMG
32.70
% DO
2.00
% Female
36.60
% Male
63.30
Total Physician
0
Total Non Physician
0
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $62,504 | 20 | |
| Year 2 | $64,771 | 20 | |
| Year 3 | $67,496 | 20 | |
| Year 4 | $70,928 | 20 | |
| Year 5 | $74,048 | 20 |
Total Positions
15
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://luminis.health/GME-PTO-LOA-Policy