What are the differences between categorical, designated preliminary and non-designated preliminary general surgery residency positions?
Categorical: Students match into five year general surgery training positions that lead to eligibility for Board Certification in General Surgery. They are applied to and matched into out of medical school. Designated Preliminary: One to two year general surgery training positions for residents who have already been aceepted into another specialty, but who are completing prerequisites for that specialty. Usually the first 1-2 years of residency training for urology, orthopaedics, ENT, radiology, anesthesia or emergency medicine. Non-Designated Preliminary: Posiitions for residents who at the time of admission to a program have not been accepted into any specialty. Usually one to two years. Students may match into the positions or the positions may be available during the scramble process.
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