Mountain Vista Medical Center, General Surgery Residency
We are committed to the well-being of our patients and superior training of young physicians.
About Mountain Vista Medical Center
Welcome! We are excited about your expressed interest in our general surgery program. Our goal here at Mountain Vista Medical Center is to develop and produce good-quality general surgeons who can safely and efficiently perform bread-and-butter general surgery cases upon completion of their training. You will learn sound medical judgment, good technique, and good surgical experience as the bulk of our rotation schedule is in general surgery with Attendings dedicated to teaching.
The education goals of this residency program will be guided by the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This program aims to ensure that trainees master the Six Core Competencies as outlined in the ACGME Common Program Requirements. The teaching faculty of this program is committed to training and supervising each resident trainee in the field of general surgery.
Additionally, resident trainees will be presented with comprehensive cognitive and procedural clinical education in both the inpatient and outpatient settings that will enable them to become competent, proficient, and professional physicians. After satisfactory completion of five years of general surgery, resident trainees will be eligible to sit for the certifying examination conducted by the American Board of Osteopathic Surgeons (ABOS) and/or the American Board of Surgery (ABS).
Mission
The mission of the General Surgery Residency training program is to provide comprehensive training that delivers the cognitive and procedural skills necessary to graduate superior-trained surgeons. The training program will combine high-quality faculty within a high technology setting to deliver first-class training experiences for resident trainees.
Aims
- Train future surgeons through community-based teaching, keeping the training practical, relevant, and real-world so that graduates can quickly assimilate into diverse community settings throughout Arizona and nationwide.
- Advocate for the patient populations and for the health improvement of entire communities that we serve.
- Provide a didactic and clinical environment that supports diverse trainees' educational and wellness needs, helping them attain competencies that will allow them to serve their communities as physicians and good citizens.
- Provide the resources needed for the career development of our trainees.
- Foster a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and safety.
- Teach patient-centered communication through shared decision-making and effective interactions with patients, families, caregivers, and professionals.