General Surgery Residency Program

Duration: 5 Year(s)

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Course TypeResidency Program

Course Specialty

General Surgery

Affiliation

Northwestern University - Chicago

Overview

The General Surgery Residency Program at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is a highly respected ACGME-accredited surgical training program designed to develop skilled surgeons, clinician-scientists, educators, and future leaders in academic and community surgery. Based primarily at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, one of the premier academic medical centers in the United States, the program offers extensive exposure to complex surgical diseases and advanced operative procedures. Residents receive progressive responsibility throughout training while working alongside internationally recognized surgeons across multiple surgical subspecialties. Clinical experiences encompass gastrointestinal surgery, surgical oncology, trauma and acute care surgery, transplant surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, endocrine surgery, colorectal surgery, vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, and minimally invasive surgery. The curriculum integrates intensive operative experience, multidisciplinary conferences, simulation-based education, morbidity and mortality conferences, board review sessions, and scholarly activities. A distinguishing feature of the program is its strong emphasis on surgical research, innovation, quality improvement, and physician-scientist development, with many residents pursuing dedicated research years. Residents benefit from training across several leading healthcare institutions, providing exposure to diverse patient populations and highly complex cases. Upon graduation, trainees are exceptionally prepared for American Board of Surgery certification, competitive fellowship programs, academic surgery careers, private practice, and leadership positions within healthcare systems worldwide.

Admission Intake

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Fee (INR):

Stipend (INR):

Residents receive annual compensation according to the McGaw Medical Center House Staff salary schedule.

Accomodation:

Hostel Facility

Scholarship:

Eligibility

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
ERAS application submission
Participation in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Medical School Transcript
Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation
USMLE or COMLEX examination scores
ECFMG certification for international medical graduates (if applicable)
Eligibility for graduate medical education training in the United States

Minimum Education

MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Admission Process:

Step 1

Obtain an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.

Step 2

Complete required licensing examinations:

USMLE or COMLEX examinations

Step 3

Prepare application materials:

ERAS Application
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Personal Statement
Medical School Transcript
MSPE (Dean's Letter)
Letters of Recommendation
Examination Scores

Step 4

Submit application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Step 5

Apply to the General Surgery Residency Program.

Step 6

Applications undergo comprehensive review by the residency selection committee.

Step 7

Selected applicants are invited for interviews.

Step 8

Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Step 9

Receive Match results and residency appointment.

Step 10

Complete credentialing, onboarding, and employment requirements before beginning residency training.