Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Residency Program
Program Director: Gerald Isenberg, MD
1100 Walnut St., Suite 702
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 955-5877
Email: gerald.isenberg@jefferson.edu
Residents per year: 1
Number of Faculty (ABCRS certified): 4
University Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University/Jefferson Medical College
Salary/year: $50,000
Case mix/number of cases: There are over 300 abdominal colon cases per year, over 150 anorectal cases, and over 500 colonoscopic cases. The full spectrum of colon and rectal disease is represented, with emphasis on problems appropriate for a tertiary care center. Each year we are increasing the number of laparoscopic cases that we perform. Endorectal ultrasound in performed in our office.
Strengths of program: Jefferson has a strong primary care tradition which serves as a referral base for common colorectal problems, from within the institution and the surrounding environment. At the same time, Jefferson is one of the leading tertiary care centers in the valley, allowing the opportunity to care for complex surgical problems as well. The hospital has state of the art facilities and a complete range of consultative services.
Clinic or office experience: The outpatient offices are adjacent to the hospital. Office evaluation and management of patients is integral to the program, with opportunities to participate in office hours with each of the attending surgeons.
Interaction with general surgery residents: Two general surgery residents (PGY 1 & 3) are assigned to the Colon and Rectal Surgery Service, along with third and fourth year medical students.
Conferences: Weekly conferences include Surgical Morbidity and Mortality and Cancer Management Conference (a multidisciplinary conference). Monthly conferences include Gastrointestinal Disease Conference (multidisciplinary); Tumor Board; Colon and Rectal Journal Club; and a weekly GI surgery conference. Visiting Professors and Surgical Grand Rounds occur monthly except in the summer months.
Anorectal physiology availability: 7-channel perfused manometry, biofeedback, and pudendal nerve stimulation are performed at Jefferson. Defecography is performed in the radiology department. The resident will have the opportunity to become familiar with all modalities.
Outside rotations: None.
Research year: Available at the discretion of the Division Director.
Requirement for paper: It is expected that the resident will become involved in ongoing projects, or initiate a project of personal interest.
Opportunity to attend meetings: Attendance at one scientific meeting of the resident's choice is supported. Attendance at other meeting requires presentation of a peer-reviewed paper approved by the Division Director.