General Surgery Residency
Overview
UC San Diego offers exceptional training in general surgery. San Diego is a large county with a diverse patient population. Our academic program includes rotations in every general surgery specialty, including surgical oncology, colorectal surgery, transplant surgery, minimally invasive surgery, pediatric surgery, vascular and endovascular surgery as well as thoracic surgery. The program also offers extensive experience at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System. At our level 1 trauma center, residents receive substantial experience in acute care surgery, surgical critical care, burn surgery and trauma. Additionally, our residency offers ample research opportunities, with the option to pursue a 2-year research fellowship after the 2nd or 3rd year, helping to develop future surgeon-scientists.
The surgical internship and 1st-year surgical residency are combined into a single year for which dual credit is given. The responsibilities during the first post-MD year involve the care of patients under the supervision of the faculty and senior resident staff. The duties include patient evaluation, prescribing and administering treatment and participating in operations.
Our trainees have a longstanding history of matching to surgical specialty fellowships at top-tier programs and excel in general surgery practice after residency. We look forward to welcoming you to our world class facilities and training the next generation of surgeons. All applicants are selected through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
