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Anne Arundel Medical Center Program

SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Annapolis, MD(Annapolis, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#208
Specialty Rank
$70,990
PGY1 Salary
26.7%
IMG %
#208
Surgery Ranking
42nd Percentile
Top 58% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4402300418
NRMP Code:
1942440C0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Alejandro Gandsas
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
72
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

000
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Surgery Residency Program at LHAAMC offers an ideal learning environment that integrates residents into the strategic planning of the program. With a resident-driven mission statement, the program aims to provide comprehensive training to the next generation of general surgeons, with an emphasis on clinical excellence, academic rigor, and personal growth. We strive for a learning environment that is resident-focused, faculty-supported, and consistent with our core values.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$70,990
PGY-1
$74,006
PGY-2
$76,003
PGY-3
$78,998
PGY-4
$81,993
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Annapolis, MD
Metropolitan Area
Annapolis, MD Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
119(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$431K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.7K/mo
Median Household Income
$41K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
29.1%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
75K
Median Age
39 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.32999999999999996
Poverty Rate
29.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
266 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
64%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.95
Restaurant Meal
13.2
Gas (per gallon)
$4.07
Gym Membership
49

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$70,990
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$59,655
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4402300418
NRMP Code:
1942440C0
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Alejandro Gandsas
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
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:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1942440C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Contact Person:
Melissa Keener
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
IMG Percentage
26.7%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
32nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
26.7%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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