Why Choose UC San Diego?
We are committed to educating surgeons of the future
The UC San Diego Department of Surgery is committed to educating surgeons of the future. The department offers fully accredited academic residency training programs and fellowships in a number of surgical specialties. Our programs provide the opportunity to train in clinical care and research with highly respected experts and innovators in surgery.
State-of-the-Art Training and Research Facilities
UC San Diego trainees can take advantage of state-of-the-art training and research facilities, including the Center for the Future of Surgery, where residents, fellows, medical students, and faculty train on simulation equipment in a risk-free environment. As part of our increased emphasis on strengthening ties between surgeons and engineers, UC San Diego trainees are also able to earn bioengineering (MD/MS, MD/M.Eng) degrees in conjunction with the Jacobs School of Engineering, pending independent admission to the medical school.
76
Residents
& Fellows
43%
Female
Trainees
#16
in NIH
Funding
