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Bayhealth Medical Center Program

SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Dover, DE(Dover, DE Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#332
Specialty Rank
$65,000
PGY1 Salary
44.4%
IMG %
#332
Surgery Ranking
8th Percentile
Top 92% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4400900001
NRMP Code:
2260440C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
80

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
72
Max Hours on Duty:
26
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.6
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
0
Part-Time Physicians:
17
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
3%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Visit https://bayhealthgme.org/graduate-medical-education/general-surgery-residency

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$65,000
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
PGY-3
$71,000
PGY-4
$73,000
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Dover, DE
Metropolitan Area
Dover, DE Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
84(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$282K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$79K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
22.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
446K
Median Age
44 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.7100000000000001
Poverty Rate
19.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
84°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
249 days
Precipitation
56"
Humidity
69%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.69
Restaurant Meal
9.84
Gas (per gallon)
$3.03
Gym Membership
36

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$65,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$77,381
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4400900001
NRMP Code:
2260440C0YOG
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
80
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Assar Rather
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/23/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/9/2026 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
215
Min Step 2 Score:
225

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 15

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2260440C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Bayhealth Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Bayhealth Medical Center
Contact Person:
Crystal Cottle

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3
PGY-4:3
PGY-5:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
35
Unpaid Leave Days:
35

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
44.4%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
33.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

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