Dr. Abdul Waheed
We're thrilled to announce a significant step forward for our Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs at Dignity Health East Valley Arizona! Creighton University School of Medicine - Phoenix will become our new sponsoring institution.
This partnership with Creighton, a respected academic leader known for its commitment to similar values, will enhance our already successful programs by:
While Creighton University School of Medicine - Phoenix will be the sponsor, our Dignity Health East Valley Arizona GME programs will remain distinct from the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance. We're committed to a smooth transition and will keep you updated on any changes. For now, the employment status of our residents, coordinators, and directors remains the same.
As we move forward, Dr. Abdul Waheed will serve as Designated Institutional Officer (DIO), and Dr. Erik Mattison as associate DIO.
We appreciate the hard work and dedication that have made our GME programs a success and look forward to a bright future with Creighton!
Dr. Abdul Waheed
We're thrilled to announce a significant step forward for our Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs at Dignity Health East Valley Arizona! Creighton University School of Medicine - Phoenix will become our new sponsoring institution.
This partnership with Creighton, a respected academic leader known for its commitment to similar values, will enhance our already successful programs by:
While Creighton University School of Medicine - Phoenix will be the sponsor, our Dignity Health East Valley Arizona GME programs will remain distinct from the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance. We're committed to a smooth transition and will keep you updated on any changes. For now, the employment status of our residents, coordinators, and directors remains the same.
As we move forward, Dr. Abdul Waheed will serve as Designated Institutional Officer (DIO), and Dr. Erik Mattison as associate DIO.
We appreciate the hard work and dedication that have made our GME programs a success and look forward to a bright future with Creighton!
As a general surgery resident at Dignity Health in Greater Phoenix’s East Valley hospitals, you will be immersed in a comprehensive program that develops your technical skills and fund of knowledge in a tertiary care setting. Our patient-centered program exposes our trainees to a diverse community that promotes innovation.
When you join our general surgery residency program, you are instantly a part of a team that supports your growth towards a successful surgical career. We offer a modern approach to surgical education that meets the standards of the American Board of Surgery while fostering innovation. Along the way, we provide individualized mentorship and wellness activities for a healthier future for you and for our communities.
Our carefully selected faculty has a strong interest in resident education and serves as the foundation for our groundbreaking GME environment. In addition, the faculty will serve as mentors to play a key role in shaping, nurturing and growing our trainees over the course of their residency.
Our general surgery residency program promotes community at every level.
The rapidly growing communities we serve in the East Valley and Phoenix offer a high volume of complex surgical cases. Not only will this ensure your competency prior to graduation but you will also have plenty of opportunity to observe and practice the humankindness that emphasizes the importance of compassion and care for those in need.
Our comprehensive educational program achieves this mission by promoting a diverse work environment while fostering educational excellence, regional and national alliances, and advancements in equitable healthcare.
You will work with a creative and supportive team in a diverse and inclusive training environment that meets the standards and expectations of Arizona's East Valley of Greater Phoenix communities.
As a resident of our general surgery program, you will have access to a world-class statistician, clinical research teams, technologies, and ongoing translational/ outcomes-based research projects to promote the science behind surgical care.
The Dignity Health East Valley General Surgery Program's commitment to compassion, inclusion, integrity, excellence and collaboration in a community- and faith-based health system aligns with the shared institutional vision of a healthier future for all - inspired by faith, driven by innovation and powered by our humanity.
Chandler Regional Medical Center is a 429-bed, Level 1 Trauma Center which includes a variety of health care services and a newly added Tower D. Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is a 197-bed hospital which opened in 2006 and is expanding with the development of the Women’s and Children’s Pavilion – a joint project between Mercy Gilbert and Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
Enjoy this short video tour showcasing both hospitals where we pride ourselves on teamwork, innovation, faith and compassion.
Our comprehensive educational program achieves this mission by promoting a diverse work environment while fostering educational excellence, regional and national alliances and advancements in equitable health care.
