Surgery Residency Program

The Program

The Department of Surgery at Abington Memorial Hospital offers a categorical 5-year residency in general surgery and a 1-year preliminary surgical internship.  Both programs provide the resident with the clinical experience necessary to develop broad diagnostic, management, and technical skills with an understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis, and basic science of surgical disease. Each resident grows professionally by assuming gradually increasing responsibility for patient care, commensurate with ability, experience, and developing confidence.

Modern hospital and library facilities, spacious classroom and lecture areas, state-of-the-art simulation equipment in the department's new simulation lab, and a large and diverse case mix create an ideal educational atmosphere. In addition, Abington Memorial Hospital is an accredited regional trauma center. Exceptional ancillary support frees the resident's time for the more important matters of studying and "hands-on" learning.

Distinguished visiting professors and invited lecturers address the residents regularly. In addition, residents are encouraged to contribute to the surgical literature and to attend local and national surgical meetings, for which funding is available from the department. Residents develop their own teaching abilities through the instruction of more junior residents and Temple University and Drexel University medical students.

One-Year Program

Both 1-year and 5-year programs begin with "core" training in general surgery and other surgical specialties that provides the resident with a broad understanding  of the principles of patient management and fosters the development of basic technical skills and surgical judgment.

The first-year resident operates with staff surgeons (with the goal of doing 100 cases in the intern year) and is given responsibility commensurate with his or her ability. The basic core program prepares residents for further training in general surgery and other specialties, including otolaryngology, gynecology, anesthesiology, neurosurgery, urology, oral surgery, radiology, ophthalmology and orthopedics. Occasionally, these surgical subspecialties require a second year of general surgery training, which can be arranged. Elective time can be tailored to meet the individual resident's long-range goals.

Five-Year Program

Five residents are accepted into the 5-year program each year. Our residency program is based on the philosophy that the competent general surgeon possesses not only superior operative skills, but also an understanding of the physiology, anatomy, etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and nonoperative management of surgical disorders. To that end, the residency program is organized with a blend of didactic teaching, discussion sessions, preoperative evaluation, operative participation, and postoperative management, including ICU care and outpatient follow-up. Learning is structured so that the resident is first an observer, and then a performer of some of the basic surgical procedures under close supervision. As technical expertise and sound judgement develop, greater independence is encouraged (see operative experience). The program is organized with step-by-step responsibility, accountability, and frequent evaluation and feedback for the trainee.

The first year consists of the core curriculum described above. In the middle clinical years, the resident participates in complex surgical cases, cares for emergency and trauma cases, becomes proficient in gastrointestinal endoscopy and in diagnostic and therapeutic laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures, and acts as the junior chief on general surgery inpatient services (see rotations). Graduates of the 5-year program are prepared to be skillful practitioners in general surgery, or may proceed to further training in advanced laparoendoscopic, cardiothoracic, pediatric, plastic, vascular, colon and rectal surgery, transplantation, surgical oncology, trauma / critical care, or to other fellowships (see graduates).

If you have questions about the General Surgery Residency Program or about life as a surgical resident at AMH, please contact any of the following:

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Educational Program

Core conferences meet during protected time on Wednesdays from 7 – 8 AM and Thursdays from 7 – 10:30 AM.

The educational program fully incorporates the SCORE curriculum for general surgery from the American Board of Surgery

Clinical components of the educational program are competency-based and include:

  • Morbidity and Mortality Conference
  • Visiting Professor Lectures
  • Interesting Cases Conference
  • Basic Science Conference
  • *SCORE Conference
    • *SCORE modules address medical knowledge and patient care and cover all essential component areas of general surgery

A parallel curriculum addresses practice-based learning, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism and systems-based practice. Components of this curriculum include:

  • Business of Healthcare Conference
  • Selected Readings in General Surgery Conference
  • Ethics Conference
  • Diversity Conference

The clinical curriculum is rounded out by the Simulation Center curriculum. Residents are scheduled for both faculty-proctored practice time and individual unsupervised practice time in the Simulation Center.

Example Conference Calendars

 

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Rotations

PGY1:

  
General Surgery* 3 months
Advanced Laparoendoscopic Surgery 2 months
Ambulatory/Outpatient Surgery 1 month
Bariatric Surgery 1 month
Colon and Rectal Surgery 1 month
Surgical Oncology 2 months
Trauma/Critical Care 1 month
Vascular Surgery 1 month

PGY2:

  
General Surgery* 3 months
Advanced Laparoendoscopic Surgery 1 month
Ambulatory/Outpatient Surgery 1 month
Burns (Temple University Hospital) 1 month
Colon and Rectal Surgery 1 month
Pediatric Surgery
(Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)		 2 months
Vascular Surgery 1 month
Trauma/Critical Care 2 months

PGY3:

  
General Surgery* 4 months
Advanced Laparoendoscopic Surgery 1 month
Colon and Rectal Surgery 1 month
Penetrating Trauma
(Temple University Hospital)		 1.5 months
Transplantation
(Hahnemann University Hospital)		 .5 months
Trauma/Critical Care 3 months
Vascular Surgery 1 month

PGY4:

  
General Surgery* 5 months
Advanced Laparoendoscopic Surgery 2 months
Colon and Rectal Surgery 2 months
Surgical Oncology 1 month
Vascular Surgery 2 months

PGY5:

  
General Surgery* 1 month
Advanced Laparoendoscopic Surgery 3 months
Colon and Rectal Surgery 2 months
Surgical Oncology 3 months
Vascular Surgery 3 months

* General Surgery includes traditional general surgery, night emergency surgery, and ambulatory surgery.

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Operative Experience

Procedure

RRC Minimum

Chief Residents

SS&B

25

95

H&N

24

59

ALTR

72

269

AB

65

301

VASC

44

103

ENDO

8

36

THOR

15

32

LAP-B

60

197

LAP-C

25

136

TTL MAJ

750

918

Defined Category Minimums vs. AMH Chief Resident Totals
(Selected Procedures), 2011-12

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Graduates 1985-2012

Fellowships: 62%

Advanced Laparoendoscopic Minimally Invasive Surgery
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
East Carolina University, Brody School of Medicine
Legacy Health System
Mayo Clinic (Jacksonville)
St. Francis Hospital (2)
St. Vincent's Hospital and Health Care Center
University of New Mexico		 9   

Breast Fellowship
The Bryn Mawr Hospital (2)
Grant Medical Center

 3
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thomas Jefferson University
University of Cincinnati
University of Kentucky		 3
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Ferguson Clinic (4)
The Florida Hospital
Grant Medical Center
UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson (2)
University of Texas at Houston
Washington University		 10
Endocrine Surgery
North Shore University Health System		 1
Hand Surgery
Harper-Grace Hospital/Wayne State University
SUNY Buffalo		 2
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Indiana University (2)
Penn State University/Hershey Medical Center (2)		 4
Surgical Oncology
Fox Chase Cancer Center
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda (2)
University of Pittsburgh (3)		 6
Trauma/Critical Care
Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services
UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (Camden)
University of Miami (2)
University of Pennsylvania		 5
Vascular Surgery
Provident Medical Center
Toledo Hospital (Jobst Vascular Center)
University of Connecticut / Hartford Hospital		 3

Directly into private practice: 36%
Armed forces commitment: 4%

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Categorical Residents  

CHIEF RESIDENTS

Valerie Hart, D.O.
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Nandini Kulkarni, M.D.
Kasturba Medical College 

Joseph Lopez, Jr., M.D.
Creighton University School of Medicine

Steven Nakao, M.D.
Temple University School of Medicine

FOURTH-YEAR RESIDENTS

Erich Gerhardt, D.O.
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Jeontaik (John) Kwon, M.D.
Albany Medical College

Iswanto Sucandy, M.D.
Universitas Airlangga School of Medicine

Javier Tellagorry, M.D.
Universidad de la Republica

Arthur Yushuva, M.D.
Ross University School of Medicine

THIRD-YEAR RESIDENTS

Martin Alverez, M.D.
Temple University School of Medicine

Felix Boecker, M.D.
University of Miami School of Medicine

Sergio Casillas-Berumen, M.D.
Universidad Autonoma de Baja California

Lyman Hale, M.D.
Drexel University College of Medicine

Daniel Meikle, M.D.
Drexel University College of Medicine

SECOND-YEAR RESIDENTS

David Dockray, M.D.
University of New Mexico School of Medicine

John Jacob, M.D.
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Ryan King, M.D.
Drexel University College of Medicine

Amarita Klar, M.D.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Melissa Miles, M.D.
Drexel University College of Medicine

FIRST-YEAR RESIDENTS

Riva Das, M.D.
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Francesca Delach, M.D.
University of California, Los Angeles David Gefen School of Medicine

Katherine Foley, M.D.
Ohio State University College of Medicine

Alina Mateo, M.D.
Drexel University College of Medicine

John Phu, M.D.
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

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Faculty

The advantage of a program such as Abington Memorial Hospital's is the close, often one-to-one relationship between residents and attending surgeons. All cases are performed by Abington Memorial Hospital general surgery residents as there are no fellows in training. All of the attending surgeons are board-certified in their specialties, and most hold teaching appointments at Temple University and Drexel University Schools of Medicine. All are dedicated to resident education.



John S. Kukora, M.D., Program Director
Professor of Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine
 Professor of Surgery (adjunct), Temple University School of Medicine

Karen R. Borman, M.D., Senior Associate Program Director
 Clinical Professor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
Christopher M. Pezzi, M.D., Associate Program Director
(Fellowship: Surgical Oncology, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center)
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery (adjunct), Temple University School of Medicine
Director, Surgical Oncology Education

Kristin M. Noonan, M.D., Assistant Program Director
(Fellowship: Bariatric/Minimally Invasive Surgery, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital)
Donna M. Angotti, M.D.
Clinical Instructor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
Gintaras Antanavicius, M.D.
(Fellowship: Minimally Invasive Surgery/Bariatric Surgery, University of Minnesota)
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine
Fernando B. Bonanni, Jr., M.D.
Director, Bariatric Surgery Program
Director, Surgical Simulation Laboratory 
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine
Steven A. Fassler, M.D.
(Fellowship: Colon and Rectal Surgery, UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine
Arthur M. Frankel, M.D.
Clinical Instructor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
Ala S. Frey, M.D.
(Fellowship: Pediatric Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center)
Assistant Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, Temple University School of Medicine
Mauricio J. Garrido, M.D.
(Fellowship: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Ventricular Assist Device/Transplant and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Columbia University)
Director, Heart and Rhythm Program, Porter Institute for Valvular Heart Disease
Steven G. Harper, M.D.
(Fellowship: Colon and Rectal Surgery, The Ferguson Clinic)
Clinical Instructor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
Robert K. Josloff, M.D.
(Fellowship: Laparoendoscopic Surgery, University of New Mexico)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
Robert A. Jubelirer, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
Soo Y. Kim, M.D.
(Fellowship: Colon and Rectal Surgery, The Ferguson Clinic)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
Jeffrey W. Kolff, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine
Surgery Clerkship Director

James T. Moore, M.D.
Clinical Instructor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine
Rohinton J. Morris, M.D.
(Fellowship: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hahnemann University Hospital)
Joseph H. Nejman, M.D.
(Fellowship: Colon and Rectal Surgery, The Ferguson Clinic)
Clinical Instructor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
Seth L. Newman, M.D.
Clinical Instructor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
Michael L. Nussbaum, M.D.
(Fellowship: Surgical Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
Ho Pak, M.D.
(Fellowship: Surgical Oncology, National Institutes of Health)
Richard E. Parsons, M.D.
(Fellowship: Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein Medical College)
Theodore R. Sullivan, Jr., M.D.
(Fellowship: Vascular Surgery, New England Medical Center)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
Director, Vascular Surgery Education
James V. Yuschak, M.D.
(Fellowship: Trauma/Critical Care, Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
Director, Trauma Program, Trauma/Critical Care Education
D. Mark Zebley, M.D.
(Fellowship: Colon and Rectal Surgery, Washington University)
Clinical Instructor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine

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Selected Recent Publications and Presentations

(General Surgery residents' and faculty names appear in boldface type)

Chapters and Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals

Antanavicius G, Leslie D, Torres-Villalobos G, Kellog T, et al: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube insertion via gastro-gastric fistula in a gastric bypass patient.  Obes Surg 2010; July 20(7):957-9.

Bittner JG, Fryer J, Cofer JB, Melinger JD, Wynn JJ, Fuhrman GM, Borman KR: The perceived impact of travel on resident travel on transplant surgery experience during general surgery residency training.  Am J Surg, in press.

Borman KR: Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes, in Essentials of General Surgery (5th ed). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010.

Borman KR, Biester TW, Rhodes RS: Motivations to pursue fellowships are gender neutral. Arch Surg. 2010 Jul;145(7):671-8.

Borman KR, Richards ML: Parathyroid gland, in Lawrence PL (ed): Essentials of General Surgery (5th ed).  Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010.

Borman KR, Rabaglia JL: Thyroid diseases, in ACS Surgery: Principles and Practice. B.C. Decker, 2011.

Franko J, Cole K, Pezzi CM, Montone K, Redmond J:  Serous cystadenoma of the pancreas. Am J Clin Oncol 2008;31: 624-5.

Franko J, Fassler SA, Rezvani M, O'Connell BG, Harper SG, Nejman JH, Zebley DM: Conversion of laparoscopic colon resection does not affect survival in colon cancer. Surg Endosc. 2008 Dec;22(12): 2631-4. Epub 2008 Feb 23

Kimball R, Antanavicius G, Kurian A, Bonanni F: Superior mesenteric venous thrombosis related to Peterson's hernia, Surg Obes Relat Dis 2011 May 13. [Epub ahead of print]

Kurian A, Gallagher S, Cheeyandira A Josloff JK: Laparoscopic repair of primary vs. incisional hernias: time to recognize the differences? Hernia 2010;Aug 14 (4):383-7

Kurian AA, Suryadevara S, Vaughn D, Zebley M, Hofmann M, Kim S, Fassler S: Laparoscopic colectomies in octogenarians: and nonagenarians a preferable option to open surgery? J Surg Educ 2010;67(3):161-6.

Kurian A, Gallagher S, Cheeryandira A, Josloff R: Predictors of in-hospital — length of stay after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: results of multivariate logistic regression analysis. Surg Endosc 2010;Nov 24:2789-92.

Kurian A, Suryadevara S, Ramaraju D, Gallagher S, Hofmann M, Kim S, Zebley M, Fassler S: In-hospital and 6-month mortality rates after open elective vs open emergent colectomy in patients older than 80 years. Dis Colon Rectum 2011;April(54):467-71.

Marques S, Marques TT, Ikramuddik S, Khandaswamy R, Antanavicius G, et al: Laparoscopic and da Vinci robot-assisted total pancreaticoduodenectomy and intraportal islet autotransplantation: case report of a definitive minimally invasive treatment of chronic pancreatitis. Pancreas 2010;39,Oct:1109-11.

Pezzi C, Leibrandt T, Augustine RT, Nakao S, Borman K, Dent TL Kukora J: Non-designated preliminary residents in general surgery: 25-year outcomes.  Am J Surg 2011 Aug;202 (2):233-6.

Picarella EA, Simmons JD, Borman KR, Replogle WH, Mitchell ME: See one, teach one: the new paradigm in general surgery residency training. J Surg Educ 2011;2:126-9.

Polavarapu H, Kurian A, Meyers V, Antanavicius G: Intraoperative fetal monitoring, an invaluable tool in pregnant patients with internal hernia after gastric bypass and review of literature.  Surg Obesity Relat Dis 2011 Mar 24 [Epub ahead of print]

Polavarapu H, Reyes JM, Anoia E, Jubelirer RA: Massive penoscrotal hematoma and testicular ischemia from failed vascular closing device.  Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg, in press.

Polavarapu H, Zebley M, Fassler:  Instestinal malrotation in an adult.  Am Surg, in press.

Shadis R, Kim S, Zebley D, Hofmann M,  Fassler S: Laparoscopic repair of colonic anastomotic leak in an 86-year-old man with comorbidities: minimally invasive approach to emergent colorectal surgery.  JSLS, in press.

Strobos E, Anatanavicius A, Josloff RF: Unusual complication: Small bowel obstruction caused by tubing of gastric band.  Surg Obes Rel Dis 2009;5:637-40.

Strobos E, Bonanni F: Gastric remnant leak after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.  Surg Obes Rel Dis 2009;5:630-2.

Sucandy I, Bonanni F: Surgical management of intestinal malrotation during laparoscopic Roux-en-Y bypass.  Am Surg, in press

Sucandy I, Sharma D, Dalencourt G, Bertsch DJ:  Gallbladder neurofibroma presenting as chronic epigastric pain: Case report and review of the literature North Am J Med Sci 2010, Oct(10); 547-51.

Sucandy I, Szomstein S, Rosenthal RJ: Palmar staining following methylene blue leak test during laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.  J Laparendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2010 20:563-4

Termuhlen PM, Damewood RB, Dent RD,  Fuhrman GM, Haisch C, Nelson T, Borman KR, Friedell ML.  Development of an industry relations policy by the association of program directors in surgery: A report from the finance committee.  J Surg Education, in press.

Valentine RJ, Cogbill TH, Biester T, Borman KR, et al: General surgery workloads and practice patterns in the United States, 2007-2009: A 10-year update from the American Board of Surgery. Ann Surg, in press.

Presentations

Sucandy I, Antanavicius G: "Robotically Assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch: Initial Experience with 42 Cases," International Federation for Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Los Angeles, September 5, 2010.

Sucandy I, Antanavicius S,  "Robotically Assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch," F.A. Coller Surgical Society, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Sept. 24, 2010.

Kurian A, Suryadevara S, Ramaraju D, Gallagher S, Hofmann MT, Fassler S:  "In-Hospital and 6-Month Mortality Rates after Emergent vs. Elective Colectomies in Patients > 80 Years of Age." F.A. Coller Surgical Society. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Sept. 24, 2010.

Borman KR:  Visiting Professor, Dept. of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, "Medicare: A Moving Target," October 27, 2010.

Bonanni, F.B.:  "Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch:  The Best of Both Worlds", Surgical Grand Rounds, John H. Ammon Medical Center, Christiana Hospital Campus, Wilmington, DE, October 27, 2010.

Sucandy I, Antanavicius G:  "Assisting Skills in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery among Different Levels of Surgical Residents in a Program with Early Introduction of Laparoscopic Training," Keystone Chapter, ACS Annual Scientific Meeting, November 12, 2010. 

Lopez J, Yuschak JV: "Blunt Trauma/Cardiac Arrest," Trauma Center Program Directors of Philadelphia, December 5, 2010.

Borman KR: Visiting Professor, "A Context for Healthcare Reform for Surgeons," Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, December 13-14, 2010.

Kurian A, Gallagher S, Josloff R: "Coming of Age of Complex Laparoscopy in a Community Teaching Hospital: Practice Patterns Learned from a Laparoscpic Ventral Hernia Repair Model." Resident Research Competition, Philadelphia Academy of Surgery, Philadelphia, February 7, 2011.

Kulkarni N, Kurian A, Suryadevara S, Kukora JS, Pezzi C: "Conventional Clamp-and-Tie Vs. Two-Hemostatic Device in Thyroidectomy," Southeastern Surgical Congress, Chattanooga, TN, February 12-15, 2011.

Sucandy I, Casillas S, Bonanni F: "Surgical Management of Intestinal Malrotation during  Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass." Southeastern Surgical Congress, Chattanooga, TN, February 12-15, 2011.

Sucandy I, Cracchiolo J, Nussbaum ML:  "Segmental Portal Vein Thrombosis Following Repeat Use of Emergency Contraceptive," Southeastern Surgical Congress, Chattanooga, TN, February 12-15, 2011.

Sucandy I, Kim H, Sullivan TR:  "Endovascular Management of the Patent Inferior Mesenteric Artery in Two Cases of Uncontrolled Type II Endoleak after EVAR," Southeastern Surgical Congress, Chattanooga, TN, February 12-15, 2011.

Polaverapu H: "Abdominal Mass," Intra-City Grand Rounds," Philadelphia Academy of Surgery, Philadelphia, March 7, 2011.

Gallagher S, Kurian A, Josloff R: "Spigelian Hernia: Series of 11 Cases," American Hernia Society, San Francisco, March 16-19, 2011.

Kurian A, Gallagher S, Frankel A: "Length of Procedure during Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair: A Single Surgeon’s Experience," American Hernia Society, San Francisco, March 19, 2011.

Kurian A. Goodwin C. Josloff R:  "Laparoscopic Repair of a Large Morgagni Hernia Using Primary Repair and Mesh Reinforcement" [video].  American Hernia Society, San Francisco, March 19, 2011.

Borman K, Biester T, Andrew Jones A, Shea J: "Sleep, Supervision, Education and Service: Views of Junior and Senior Residents," Association of Program Directors in Surgery, Boston, March 25, 2011.

Borman K: Moderator, Session II: "GME Financing Meets Pay for Performance: Where Are We Headed?" Association of Program Directors in Surgery, Boston, March 26, 2011.

Kurian A, Gallagher S, Josloff R: "Coming of Age of Complex Lapqaroscopy in a Community Teaching Hospital: Practice Patterns Learned from a Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair Model" Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, San Antonio, March 30-April 2, 2011.

Gallagher S, Antanavicius G, Bonanni F:  "Bariatric Surgery in the Elderly—Which Procedure Is Best?," Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, San Antonio, March 30-April 2, 2011.

Sucandy I, Antanavicius G:  "Assisting Skills in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery among Different Levels of Surgical Residents in a Program with Early Introduction of Laparoscopic Training," Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, San Antonio, March 30-April 2, 2011.

Sucandy I, Berman J, Antanavicius G: "Endoscopic Retrevieval of a Retained Nasogastric Tube following a Robotically Assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch: A Novel Use of Endoscopic Cutter," Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, San Antonio, March 30-April 2, 2011.

Sucandy I, Kolff JW:  "Pneumothorax following Laparoscopic Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair. a Potential Complication That Every Surgeon Should Know." Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, San Antonio, March 30-April 2, 2011.

Borman KR, Shea JA, Jones AT:  "Duty Hours, Quality of Care and Patient Safety: General Surgery Resident Perceptions."  American Surgical Association, Boca Raton, FL, April 14-16, 2011.

Borman KR, Cogbill T, Rhodes R, Valentine J: "General Surgery Work Loads and Practice Patterns in the United States, 2007-2009: A 10-Year Update from the American Board of Surgery."  American Surgical Association, Boca Raton, FL, April 14-16, 2011.

Shah M, Sjoholm LO, Hart V, Kofmann MT: "The Importance of the Availability of an Advanced Directive: Managing End of Life Issues after Sudden, Catastrophic Trauma," Americn Geriatrics Society, Washington, DC, May 11-14, 2011.

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Organization and Administration

Department of Surgery

Chair
Program Director, Surgical Residency
John S. Kukora, M.D.

Senior Associate Program Director
Karen R. Borman, M.D.

Associate Program Director
Director, Surgical Oncology
Christopher M. Pezzi, M.D.

Assistant Program Director
Kristin M. Noonan, M.D.

Director, Academic Services
Thomas J. Leibrandt, M.A.

Administrative Director
Janice K. Heller

Education Program Coordinator
Rebecca T. Augustine

Administrative Secretaries
Patricia A. Carroll
Diosa Senhouse

Divisions

General Surgery
Neurosurgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Cardiac Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Otolaryngology
Urology
Dentistry
Podiatry

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Application Information

All well-qualified senior medical students are welcome to apply. Candidates should have strong academic records, have excelled in surgery and other clinical clerkships, and have strong letters of support. Please submit your application through ERAS - the Electronic Residency Application Service. Only these electronic applications will be accepted.

For information regarding the one-year and five-year residency programs in General Surgery contact:

John S. Kukora, M.D.
Program Director, Surgical Residency
Department of Surgery
Abington Memorial Hospital
Abington, PA 19001
Phone: (215) 481-7464
FAX: (215) 481-2159
Email: amh-surgery@amh.org

Interviews are granted only after review of the application and supporting letters.

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Educational Program