Description

The General Surgery Residency Program at Inspira Health is seeking qualified applicants for an open PGY-2 Categorical Position beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. Our ACGME-accredited program offers comprehensive clinical and surgical training across diverse clinical settings, combining hands-on operative experience, dedicated faculty mentorship, and robust scholarly activity opportunities.

Requirements

To be eligible for appointment and meet ACGME program standards, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

• Medical Education: Must be a graduate of an LCME-accredited medical school (M.D.) or an AOA-accredited college of osteopathic medicine (D.O.). (International medical graduates must hold a valid ECFMG certificate, and international schools must be listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools). Must have graduated from medical school within the past 2 years (after July 1, 2025).
• Prior ACGME Training: Successful completion of at least 12 months of ACGME-, AOA-, or RCPSC-accredited preliminary or categorical PGY-1 surgical training prior to appointment. Applicants must be in good academic and professional standing within their current or former residency program(s).
  
• Licensure & Examinations: Passing scores on USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK (or COMLEX Level 1 and Level 2 CE) and eligibility for a New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners Training Permit/License.
• Written Verification from Prior Program Director: Prior to accepting a transfer resident, the Program Director must obtain written verification of the applicant's previous educational experiences and a summative performance evaluation from the prior Program Director.
• Summative Evaluation Content: The evaluation must verify: Milestone achievements and core competencies (Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Systems-Based Practice). Formal statement regarding the resident's performance and confirmation that they left in good standing. ACGME/ABS Case Log summary verifying operative experience completed during PGY-1.
• American Board of Surgery (ABS) Credit Limits: The Program Director must ensure the candidate’s prior training satisfies ABS credit transfer criteria, so the resident remains eligible for board certification upon completion.

Required Application Materials

Interested candidates must submit a complete application package containing the following required documents:

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Intent Stating career goals and interest in the Inspira Health General Surgery Residency Program.
2. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) Outlining clinical rotations, surgical experience, research/scholarly activity, and leadership roles.
3. Personal Statement
4. Medical School Diploma
5. Medical School Transcripts & MSPE:  Official transcript verifying graduation from an LCME- or AOA-accredited institution and Medical School PerformanceEvaluation (MSPE / Dean’s Letter).
6. ERAS application
7. USMLE / COMLEX Transcripts:  Official score reports for Step 1/Level 1 and Step 2 CK/Level 2 CK (Step 3/Level 3 scores if available).
8. Competency-based evaluations/Milestones Including summative evaluations and end-of-rotation evaluations, as well as Entrustable Professional Activity (EPA) assessment reports from SIMPL or Firefly.
9. Letters of Recommendation (Minimum of 3): Must include a letter from your current or former General Surgery Program Director containing a formal statement of good standing and verification of core competency milestones.
10. Summary of Operative Logs / ACGME Case Logs: Detailed breakdown of surgical cases completed during PGY-1 training.
11. ABSITE Score Report(s):Official American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination results.
12. ECFMG certificate (for international medical graduates only).