About

The overall goal of the residency program, which consists of five or more years of general surgery residency, is to train sound, clinical surgeons able to function independently and/or pursue specialized training. Additionally, the program seeks to prepare residents for board certification.  Upon completion of training, the resident will be able to:

• Make sound ethical and legal judgments appropriate for a qualified surgeon.
• Manage surgical disorders based on a thorough knowledge of basic and clinical science.
• Utilize appropriate skills in those surgical techniques required of a competent surgeon.
• Use critical thinking when making decisions that affect patients’ life and that of their family.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and other health care professionals.
• Teach and share knowledge with colleagues, residents, students, and other health care providers.
• Educate patients and their families about the patient’s health needs.
• Demonstrate commitment to scholarly pursuits through conducting and evaluating research.
• Provide cost-effective care to surgical patients and their families.
• Value life-long learning as a necessary prerequisite to maintaining surgical knowledge and skill.