General Surgery Residency Program

1. MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
2. USMLE Step I and Step II scores submitted through ERAS
3. ECFMG certificate (for International Medical Graduates)
4. Minimum of two letters of recommendation uploaded to ERAS
5. Participation in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
6. Completion of the application by the deadline (typically Nov. 1)

The General Surgery Residency Program at Reading Hospital — sponsored by Tower Health — offers a rigorous and broad-based surgical training curriculum designed to develop skilled, competent surgeons equipped for independent clinical practice or fellowship training. The program integrates clinical exposure to trauma, vascular, thoracic, colorectal, pediatric, transplant, and minimally invasive surgery with a structured didactic education, surgical skills labs, morbidity and mortality conferences, journal clubs, and mentoring from experienced surgical faculty. Residents rotate through high-volume surgical services and gain hands-on experience in both elective and emergency operative settings. Training emphasizes evidence-based practice, surgical judgment, procedural proficiency, interdisciplinary teamwork, and patient-centered care across diverse clinical environments. With its affiliation with Drexel University College of Medicine and a busy emergency and trauma service, the program balances academic rigor with a community-oriented practice environment.

1. Prepare Application Materials: Updated CV, personal statement, medical school transcript, USMLE/COMLEX results, letters of recommendation.
2. ERAS Submission: Submit completed application via Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
3. NRMP Registration: Register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and include the program on your rank list.
4. Program Interview: Selected applicants are invited to interview (usually between mid-October and late December).
5. Finalize Rank Order List: Submit your rank list to NRMP before the deadline.
6. Match Day: Receive match results from NRMP in March.
7. Onboarding & Orientation: Complete credentialing, licensure requirements, and hospital orientation prior to the start of training (typically June/July).