Commitment to Education

Tracing its origins to 1856 when it opened as the 20-bed Lake Street Hospital, Huron Hospital was established as downtown Cleveland's Huron Road Hospital in 1874. In 1935, it was relocated to part of the former John D. Rockefeller estate in East Cleveland.

Today, Huron Hospital, a 211-bed acute care teaching hospital, offers medical services in cancer, critical care, diabetes, geriatric medicine, cardiac, infectious disease, coronary care and comprehensive surgical care. A behavioral medicine component providing adult inpatient mental health, chemical dependency and detox services and the Women's Health Center, including a Level II Nursery and OB Unit are located on the hospital campus. In 1999, Huron Hospital celebrated its 125th anniversary of caring and service to the community, Huron Hospital opened the new Community Health Center in 1999. The residents complete their continuity clinics in the 17 new state-of-the-art examination rooms.

 

Facilities and Faculty
Facilities and faculty are available at Huron Hospital for training in cardiology, critical care, endocrinology, gastroenterology, geriatric medicine, hematology, infectious diseases, nephrology, oncology, rheumatology and pulmonary medicine, as well as the related disciplines of dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, psychiatry and gynecology. Hillcrest and Robinson Memorial Hospitals are integrated into our program, providing an additional dimension of community based graduate medical education. Specialized out-rotations are also done at MetroHealth Medical Center (Burn unit), University Hospitals (Transplant unit) and Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron (Pediatrics).

 

Major Services
Huron Hospital prides itself on maintaining state-of-the-art ancillary services and developing unique programs to meet the needs of its patients. These include:

 

 

 

Equipped for the Future
As a result of aggressive renovation, facilities at Huron Hospital offer some of the latest developments in medical technology. Included are a high-tech surgery pavilion with full laser capabilities, critical care units including ICU and CCU, a skilled nursing facility, a multi-disciplinary pain clinic, a dedicated unit for the treatment of adult chemical dependency, psychiatry and research laboratories.

 

Library Services
Residents at Huron Hospital have access to Huron's medical library 24 hours a day. Staffed by a professional medical librarian, rapid access to the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and other libraries are available. Reprints online can be obtained from MD Consults, subscribed by the hospital. Full Internet capability is also provided.

 

It also subscribes to over 100 medical journals and continually updates its book collection while maintaining a collection of computer-aided instruction software for residents, staff and students.

 

General Surgery Residency Program
Raphael S. Chung, MD, MBA, FACS,
Chairman and Program Director

 

The General Surgery Residency Program at Huron Hospital is fully accredited for five years of training, graduating two surgeons per year. The program has distinguished itself in many facets of general surgery, including trauma and critical care, and advanced endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery. The program recently received a commendation from the Residency Review Committee (RRC) for the numerous program improvements, and continued full accreditation with no citations (see article below).

 

Huron Hospital has maintained a well-rounded surgical residency program committed to teaching the art and science of surgery in a community hospital setting. The goal of our program is to graduate broadly trained general surgeons who will have attained the maturity, judgment and technical skills necessary to enter into independent practice.

 

The surgical residency program is designed to provide guided exposure to clinical experience in a structured manner over a five-year period. Theory and practice are learned side by side. The practice is a continuum of graded responsibility and technical complexity. A syllabus of reading, supplemented by regular conferences, grand rounds, lectures and daily bedside visits ensures the development of a system of knowledge acquisition. The degree of supervision is appropriate for the experience and aptitude of the resident.

 

The Huron teaching staff is comprised of surgeons dedicated to post-graduate education. They are all board-certified surgeons who hold fellowships in the American College of Surgeons and many other national surgical societies.

 

Surgical residents are assured of a balanced exposure to the basic sciences and specialties of surgery. Residents attend weekly lectures and case-oriented conferences, including presentations by visiting professors from around the country for monthly grand rounds and informal discussions.

 

In recruiting new trainees, the program is searching for candidates with the best mutual fit. To this end, a full, open and truthful exchange of information between the program and the candidate is essential. This is accomplished by dedicating entire days to the interview process.

 

General Surgery Program Facts

Recent accreditation history:
• 1998 - full accreditation; 2 citations
• 2002 - full accreditation; no citations, one commendation
• 2006 - Next review

 

Faculty:
• Full time = 5
• Part time = 10

 

Approved training positions:
• Categorical - 2 per year
• Preliminary - 4 per year

 

Affiliated training sites:
• Robinson Memorial Hospital (PGY3)
• South Pointe Hospital (PGY5)
• Hillcrest Hospital (PGY2)
• The Cleveland Clinic (PGY4)
• Akron Children's Hospital (PGY3)

 

Five year board pass rate, first attempts:
• Qualifying examination - 68%
• Certifying examination - 83%

 

ABSITE mean percentile scores (2005):
• PGY-1 - 61
• PGY-2 - 72
• PGY-3 - 79
• PGY-4 - 75
• PGY-5 - 72

 

Weekly teaching conferences:
• Monday Case Management
• Wednesday Trauma Rounds
• Wednesday Neuro Rounds
• Thursday Basic Science
• Thursday M & M
• Thursday Director's Meeting
• Thursday Research
• Thursday Grand Rounds

 

Call frequency: 1 out of 4

Operative log:
• Chief year - avg. 200
• Junior surgeon - avg. 800
• Total - 1000 over 5 yrs

 

Endoscopies: > 200

Other program characteristics:
• High continuity of care (close to 100%)
• Intensive and organized teaching
• 100% supervised resident's practice
• Very good case load
• Excellent trauma, surgical intensive care, advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic training
• Rich experience in subspecialties (no competing subspecialty residents)
• Open system of management
• Excellent camaraderie with constant teaching among residents, under the leadership of great teachers.

 

Affiliations:

In 1997, Huron Hospital became a proud member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System.

 

Resident Benefits
• Vacation: One month paid vacation per year.
• Health and Dental Insurance: Choice of comprehensive low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans. Low
  cost prescription drug plan.
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage: Life insurance policy for resident with option for dependents.
  Short term disability   insurance; option for long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Dollar Credits: Flex dollar credits to use toward the cost of benefit selections.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Malpractice Insurance: Professional Liability Insurance with "tail" coverage.
• Educational Allowance: Reimbursement for books and other educational expenditures.
• Uniforms: Free lab coats, scrub suits, and laundry services.
• Direct Deposit Payroll: Direct deposit of your paycheck may be arranged through the Payroll Department.
• Convenient Free Parking: Covered garage parking available at no cost.
• Housing: Apartment and housing referral services.
• Employee Assistance Program: CONCERN, CCHS's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available
  to assist you and your family members with personal or family issues.
• Friendly and Supportive Staff
• Additional Benefits: Parental and sick leave available; Savings and Investment Plans; Meal stipends when
  working on call; Child and elder care referral program; Physician and spousal placement services;
  Employee activities and discount programs.

 

HOW TO APPLY TO THE GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAM:

All candidates interested in applying to the General Surgery Program must apply online using the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) through the Association of American Medical Colleges web site (http://www.aamc.org/audienceeras.htm).  Huron Hospital’s application requirements are:

General Surgery Residency Requirements

  1.  Scores of 80 or higher on first attempts only on all USMLE tests taken, including Step 3 if already taken.
  2.  Graduation from medical school within the last five years.
  3.  US experience is not required but it is considered an asset.
  4.  Research experience is not required but it is considered an asset.
  5.  International Medical Graduates (IMGs) that meet our minimum criteria are welcome to apply.
  6.  Huron Hospital sponsors both J-1 and H-1 visas and is exempt from the H-1 cap.
  7.  We offer two Categorical and four Preliminary positions per academic year.
  8.  The General Surgery Program does not offer externships (observerships).

Our final deadline for receiving ERAS applications online is October 15.  We do not accept application documents by mail, fax, or Email.  The following ERAS documents are required for your application to be considered complete:

  • Common Application Form (or Curriculum Vitae)
  • Personal Statement
  • Photograph
  • Medical school transcripts
  • Dean's letter (when available)
  • Medical school diploma
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • USMLE Transcript (copies of scores)
  • ECFMG certificate (if applicable)

All applicants will be contacted through the ERAS web site regarding interviews, missing documents, and/or regrets.  Therefore, we ask that candidates please not contact the program office to inquire about the status of their application.

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Patient Cites Team Work at Huron Hospital for Successful Surgery
Leland Emerson is making his way back to peak physical condition. The lean and athletic Emerson, suddenly found himself battling a life-threatening intestinal tumor. His battle ultimately led him to Huron Hospital where a tumor the size of a grapefruit was removed at Huron Hospital by Raphael S. Chung, M.D., F.A.C.S. chairman of the hospital's Department of Surgery.

 

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About Our City
Huron Hospital is situated in East Cleveland, an eastern suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. It is within a seven-minute drive from University Circle, home of the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Western Reserve Historical Society, the Museum of Natural History and a wealth of other widely acclaimed cultural and educational institutions.

 

The face of downtown Cleveland has dramatically changed over the last ten years. Called the "come-back city," it includes and features a refurbished theater district, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, two new sports complexes that include the home of the Cleveland Indians and Cavaliers, the Browns stadium, redevelopment of The Flats entertainment area, the nearby Warehouse District, and its beautiful waterfront.

 

Cleveland's location on the shores of Lake Erie, with its beaches and extensive park system, offers an abundance of recreational opportunities including professional and amateur athletic teams for sports enthusiasts. Universities and colleges add immensely to the cultural depth of the community. The city's diverse population brings together many national and religious traditions, which continue to infuse energy into the daily pattern of life throughout Greater Cleveland.

 

• The Lennon Diabetes Center offers training and education for diabetic patients
• Full-service radiologic capabilities, including digital subtraction angiography, total body CT scanning, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography
• Outpatient oncology clinic
• Pathology departments equipped for both anatomical and clinical pathology
• Individual laboratories for anatomy, biochemistry, diagnostic immunology, microbiology, hematology, cytology and histology
• Complete endoscopic capabilities
• Level II Trauma Center with 30% penetrating injuries
• Dialysis unit