General Surgery Residency Training Program

How To Apply | Program Details | Meet Our Residents | Quick Links: Resident Resources

Our fully accredited, world-renowned residency program in general surgery provides rigorous training both in the clinical setting and in the research laboratory.  Our dedication to the education of our trainees draws on an unparalleled legacy of surgical leadership (Wangensteen, Lewis, Lillehei, Najarian, Cerra, Dunn, Goldberg, to name just a few of our standouts) and an unrelenting dedication to education and innovative patient care. 

Our goal is to help prepare you for a skillful and intellectually satisfying practice, especially in academic surgery.  With an unwavering commitment to excellence in research to advance medical knowledge, our department trains the surgeon-scientists of tomorrow to deliver cutting-edge, compassionate care to patients and their families.

How To Apply To Our Program

Interested in applying?  Learn more about application requirements and upcoming interview dates.

• Application Requirements
• Interview Information
• Frequently Asked Questions

Program Details

See how our program operates by combining rigorous training in the clinical setting and research laboratory.

• Program Director's Message
• Rotation Descriptions
• Rotation Locations
• Overview of On-Call Schedule
• Operative Experience
• Core Curriculum
• Surgical Skills Training
• Teaching Conferences
• Research
• Program Policy and Procedure Manual
• Special Awards
• Stipend and Perks
• Frequently Asked Questions
  
• PGY-1 Orientation

Meet Our Residents

Find out what our current residents say about the program and living in the Twin Cities.

• Why I Chose the University of Minnesota Surgery Training Program
• Meet the Current Residents
• Life in the Twin Cities:  Housing and Local Interests (PDF)
• Recent Graduates:  Where We Go (PDF)

Quick Links:  Resident Resources

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