General Surgery Residency Program

The Good Samaritan University Hospital/St. Catherine of Siena Hospital General Surgery residency program is ACGME accredited and welcomed its first intern class in July 2024. The program’s goal is to provide extraordinary training for residents driven by five core values, Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence in medical care to advance as leaders and researchers in General Surgery. We, by maintaining an academic standard of excellence in our training environment, are committed to lifelong learning, mentorship and dedication to the community we serve. This will provide the foundation needed to develop outstanding physicians in General Surgery.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital serves as the primary training site for the program. St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, part of the Catholic Health system, is a community hospital located in Smithtown, NY. The hospital has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years and is committed to delivering the highest level of care to its community.

Residents will rotate with various board certified general, vascular, breast, thoracic, and head and neck surgeons. They will perform surgical procedures, participate in outpatient office hours, and participate in the pre-operative and post-operative care of patients.

The experience will include a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to patient care and allow residents to expand and cultivate skills and knowledge needed as general surgeons.

Residency Program Participating Sites:

  • Catholic Health/St. Catherine of Siena Hospital
  • Catholic Health/St. Joseph Hospital
  • Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital
  • Montefiore Medical Center-Henry and Lucy Moses Division
  • Stony Brook University Hospital

Program Leadership

  • Steven Tamesis, MD
    Program Director
  • Katherine Monteith
    Program Coordinator

Contact the Department of Graduate Medical Education for additional information on the General Surgery Residency Program at Good Samaritan University Hospital/St. Catherine of Siena Hospital.

Katherine Monteith, Residency Coordinator
Katherine.Monteith@chsli.org
631-862-3748

Program Features

Good Samaritan University Hospital offers our residents a competitive salary and benefits package. Some residency programs offer additional perks to help you as you learn.

Total Annual Salaries

July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

  • PGY 1 $77,500
  • PGY 2 $79,500
  • PGY 3 $82,500
  • PGY 4 $87,500
  • PGY 5 $89,500
  • PGY 6 $91,500

*Includes $1,000 for required rotational travel expenses

Benefits

CME annual:

  • PGY 1 $1,000
  • PGY 2 $1,500
  • PGY 3: $2,500
  • PGY 4: $2,500
  • PGY 5: $2,500
  • PGY 6: $2,500

Stipends: Including in Salary

Housing stipend: $3,500

Meals: annual meal stipend $3,000. No free meals provided.

Cell phone stipend: $500

Uniform Stipend: $500

Education stipend:

  • PGY 1: $1,000
  • PGY 2: $1,500
  • PGY 3: $1,500
  • PGY 4: $2,000
  • PGY 5: $2,000
  • PGY 6:$ 2,000

Chief resident stipend (will identify senior chief for programs once selected) additional stipend $3,000.

PGY 1

Rotation Rotation Length
General, Foregut, and Colorectal Surgery 4 months
Vascular Surgery 2 months
Breast Surgery 1 month
Thoracic Surgery 1 month
Trauma and Emergency General Surgery 1 month
Surgical Intensive Care Unit 1 month
Transplant Surgery 1 month
Pediatric Surgery 1 month

 

PGY 2

Rotation Rotation Length
General, Foregut, and Colorectal Surgery 8 months
Head and Neck Surgery 1 month
Vascular Surgery 1 month
Trauma and Emergency General Surgery 1 month
Burn Surgery 1 month

 

PGY 3:

Rotation Rotation Length
General, Foregut, and Colorectal Surgery 2 months
HPB and Surgical Oncology 2 months
Vascular Surgery 1 month
Breast Surgery 1 month
Surgical Intensive Care Unit 2 months
Electives 3 months

 

PGY 4:

Rotation Rotation Length
General, Foregut, and Colorectal Surgery 4 months
HPB and Surgical Oncology 1 month
Vascular Surgery 2 months
Thoracic Surgery 2 months
Breast Surgery 1 month
Trauma and Emergency General Surgery 2 months

 

PGY 5

Rotation Rotation Length
General, Foregut, and Colorectal Surgery 12 months

 

Electives

Cardiothoracic Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
HPB and Surgical Oncology
Transplant Surgery
Trauma and Emergency General Surgery
Vascular Surgery

Residents are provided with protected time weekly that is structured to encompass the surgical curriculum and cover all areas of surgical education and theory. Our surgical curriculum consists of Basic Science Lecture based on the SCORE curriculum, as well as Surgical Grand Rounds, Journal Club, M&M Conference, Mock Orals, Mock ABSITE, and Surgical Skills Lab.

Although there is no specific research block, scholarly activity is emphasized and highly encouraged. Catholic Health is home to many leaders in the field of Surgery and there is ample opportunity for residents to participate and contribute to the advancement of surgical knowledge and innovation.

Examples of scholarly activity by our faculty and trainees:

  • Merida JR, Sanchez E, Mukhi A, Naeem Z, Eckardt P, Fasanya C, Vosswinkel J, Hsieh H, Jawa RS. Determining Outcomes in Nonpenetrating Trauma With qSOFA. J Surg Res. 2024 Sep;301:647-655. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2024.07.029. Epub 2024 Aug 7. PMID: 39116831.
  • Fasanya C, Arrillaga A, Caronia C, Rothburd L, Japhe T, Hahn Y, Joseph P, Reci D, Eckardt P. Use of Andexanet Alfa for Factor Xa Inhibitor Reversal in US Verified Trauma Centers: A National Survey. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. 2024 Jan-Dec;30:10760296241238013. doi: 10.1177/10760296241238013. PMID: 38494906; PMCID: PMC10946067.
  • Tamesis S, Gecelter G, DeNoto G. Abstract ID: 86 Robotic Intra-abdominal Modified Belsey Mark IV for the treatment of GERD following Sleeve Gastrectomy. Foregut. 2024;4(3):375-375. doi:10.1177/26345161241282465
  • Fasanya C, Lee JJ, Caronia CG, Rothburd L, Japhe T, Hahn YH, Reci D, Eckardt P. The Impact of Screening for Perioperative ICU Admission in Geriatric Hip Fracture Patients: A Retrospective Analysis. Cureus. 2023 Nov 22;15(11):e49234. doi: 10.7759/cureus.49234. PMID: 38143658; PMCID: PMC10739485.
  • Riccardi M, Eriksson SE, Tamesis S, Zheng P, Jobe BA, Ayazi S. Ineffective esophageal motility: The impact of change of criteria in Chicago Classification version 4.0 on predicting outcome after magnetic sphincter augmentation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2023 Sep;35(9):e14624. doi: 10.1111/nmo.14624. Epub 2023 Jun 6. PMID: 37278157.
  • Obeid JM, Martinez C, Gaibi-Rodriguez A, Kanade R, Arrillaga A, Leslie C, Fasanya C, Rovensky M, Carter TI. Double jeopardy: Successful management of a traumatic ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm with concurrent subdural hematoma. Trauma Case Rep. 2023 Aug 21;47:100918. doi: 10.1016/j.tcr.2023.100918. PMID: 37663378; PMCID: PMC10474223.
  • Tamesis SA, Ayazi S, Komatsu Y, Allen M, Jobe BA. Acquired Morgagni hernia following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) with successful robotic repair of hernia. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2022 May;94:107164. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.107164. Epub 2022 May 4. PMID: 35658316; PMCID: PMC9097635.
  • Tamesis SA, Witek TD, Luketich JD, Awais O. Laparoscopic approaches to failed fundoplication for reflux. Shanghai Chest 2020;4:33.

During your Surgery rotation you will become an integral part of the team.  Students will be exposed to different general surgery cases and surgical conditions while also getting experience in different surgical subspecialties.  Students have plenty of opportunities to practice basic procedures and often in even more complex procedures.  During this surgical rotation, students will learn different techniques and encounter different experiences that allow them to enhance their surgical knowledge.

For more information about our surgery rotation, please contact Katherine Monteith, Residency Coordinator, Katherine.Monteith@chsli.org or 631-862-3748.

Our program values inclusion regarding race/ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and background as it fosters a better understanding of the unique human experience in and out of the healthcare setting. We are committed to training culturally sensitive physicians reflective of the diverse population we serve. We strive to graduate residents who demonstrate the importance of inclusion by providing equitable care for all patients. At St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, individual differences are welcomed, valued, and supported. We understand that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of true belonging. We know that we provide better care when our unique backgrounds overlap with the unique backgrounds of our patients. We want you to know that no matter your own demographics, you are welcome here.

Applications to the Good Samaritan University Hospital/St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Program will be accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

ACGME Accredited Program #: 4403500005 
NRMP Program Code: 2007440C0

What do you consider a “complete” application?

A complete application consists of your ERAS application, transcript, two letters of recommendation, and Dean’s letter.  We will consider you for interview without USMLE / COMLEX step 2, but you must have taken and passed Step 2 prior to the ERAS closing date to be considered on our match list.

Do you consider foreign graduates?  Which visa(s) is supported by your institution?

Yes, we consider foreign graduates. Our institution will support a J-1 visa.

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Meet Our Faculty

General, Foregut, and Colorectal Surgery

  • Steven Tamesis, MD – Program Director / St Catherine of Siena Hospital Site Director
  • William Sellers, DO
  • Joseph Pinkhas, DO
  • Manal Hegazy, MD
  • Badri Nath, MD
  • Pawandeep Hundan, MD
  • Trichy Arumugam, MD
  • Kristine Kennings, MD – St Joseph Hospital Site Director
  • Michael Castellano, MD
  • Jonathan Klein, DO

Breast Surgery

  • Jana Deitch, MD

Vascular Surgery

  • Lisa Terrana, MD

Head and Neck Surgery

  • Arnbjorn Toset, MD

HPB and Surgical Oncology

  • John Hsu, MD

Transplant Surgery

  • Hillary Yaffe, MD – Montefiore Medical Center Site Director

Trauma and Emergency General Surgery

  • Cynthia Leslie, MD – Good Samaritan University Hospital Site Director
  • Richard Bagdonas, MD
  • Charles Fasanya, MD

Burn Surgery

  • Steven Sandoval, MD – Stony Brook University Hospital Site Director

Pediatric Surgery

  • Dominique Jan, MD

Thoracic Surgery

Mark Genovesi, MD

Meet Our Current Residents

  • Rashad Abdallah, DO 
  • Ekaterina Berulava, DO
  • Kiyoshi Chandler, DO