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It is a hybrid program which
provides a superb surgical experience and an excellent academic
environment, led by a strong faculty
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Strong and diverse operating
experience beginning in PGY-1 year. Chief residents graduate with more
than 1,200 major operations and are well-versed in all surgical
disciplines including critical care and advanced laparoscopic
techniques. Without the presence of subspecialty fellows, residents
routinely experience a more advanced case load
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An excellent faculty
including fellowship-trained surgeons in surgical oncology, breast,
trauma/ critical care, vascular and colorectal surgery. Additionally,
the surgeons in the community are committed to the continued success of
the program
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Excellent American Board of
Surgery pass rates
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Successful placement of
graduating residents into prestigious fellowship training programs
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A vibrant and financially
stable medical center. Major additions to the hospital include:
-- 22 state-of-the-art operating rooms were completed in 2008
-- The Bearden-Josey Breast Center opened in 2008
-- The Village Hospital, a separate smaller hospital, opened in 2008
-- The Montgomery Patient Tower was completed in 1995
-- Emergency Center was completed in 2005
-- The Gibbs Cancer Center was completed in 1999
-- The Regional Outpatient Center was completed in 1998
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With an outstanding clinical research department, the Gibbs Cancer
Center is one of only 15 National Comprehensive Cancer
Control Programs. Oncology services offered there are
affiliated with the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
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Spartanburg is a great place
to live! Housing is affordable with stable (or increasing) property
values
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Only two outside rotations
(transplant – one month) and pediatric surgery (two months)
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The recent ground breaking
of the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Spartanburg
Campus. Initial class of 150 students to begin in the fall of 2011.
