Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We are the oldest community general surgery program in the US and offer a strong, varied experience resulting in well-qualified general surgeons. Our graduates enter practice able to treat any general surgical patient.
Total Program Size
9
3
3
3
3
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
1240440C0
1240440P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
50
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
215
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
215
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
650
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
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)
75
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
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
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
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
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Rural
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
28
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
4402321127
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
20
20
Program Director
First Name
Margaret
Middle Name
W
Last Name
Arnold
Degrees
MD
Address
MedStar Franklin Square Med Ctr
Ste 2312 Dept of Surgery
9000 Franklin Square Dr
Baltimore, MD 21237
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-76.477862 39.351098)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Sheryl
Last Name
Matthews
Address
Medstar Franklin Square Med Ctr
Dept of Surgery
9000 Franklin Square Dr
Baltimore, MD 21237
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-76.477862 39.351098)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
58.70
% IMG
33.30
% DO
7.90
% Female
42.80
% Male
57.10
Total Physician
26
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
19.20
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 48 | ||
| Year | 48 | ||
| Year | 48 | ||
| Year | 48 | ||
| Year | 48 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $68,000 | 28 | |
| Year 2 | $67,000 | 28 | |
| Year 3 | $70,000 | 28 | |
| Year 4 | $73,000 | 28 | |
| Year 5 | $76,000 | 28 |
Total Positions
21
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
June Start Date
13
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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