Program Director: Kenneth K. W. Lee, MD
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The General Surgery Residency Training Program provides basic and advanced surgical experience for those seeking a career in general surgery as well as for those who plan to undertake further training in a surgical specialty. The program is designed to be flexible and meet the needs of individual surgeons, whether they are preparing for community practice or academic and research roles.
Though broad-based, the residency emphasizes in-depth training, with graded operative responsibilities for few trainees selected rather than superficial and limited training for a large number. The size of the program encourages esprit de corps and commitment to high standards in patient care.
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Surgical Education
The Charles Gray Watson Surgical Education Center offers surgical residents and medical students an array of sophisticated educational and training tools.
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Clinical Rotations
The training program features rotations in specialties such as trauma, transplant, and pediatric surgery at seven UPMC hospitals and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.
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Quality Improvement Curriculum
Residents can take part in a Quality Improvement (QI) curriculum in combination with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) to improve their knowledge of heath care safety and QI processes.
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Research Program
The Department is committed to the academic development of our trainees through a wide range of research projects.
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Current General Surgery Residents
View photos and read bios of our current residents.
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Resident News
Read the latest news about our residents' impressive accomplishments.
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Resident Awards
Our general surgery residents gain valuable experience presenting at international, national, and regional conferences and have won many distinguished awards.
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Alumni
Alumni from the general surgery residency program have gone on to prestigious post-graduate positions after graduation.
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Chief Resident Legacy
Stories from our chief residents about their journeys to becoming surgeons
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Application
Applications for our categorical training program are accepted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
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Contact
Contact information for help or additional details about the program.