General Surgery Residency Program

1. Must pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) on the first attempt.
2. DO applicants may submit Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) scores instead.
3. Minimum three letters of recommendation from medical school faculty.
4. Medical school transcript.
5. Official Dean’s Letter or Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE).
6. Personal statement and curriculum vitae.

The General Surgery Residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center provides comprehensive surgical training through clinical experience, academic education and research opportunities. Residents receive exposure to different surgical specialties, including trauma surgery, vascular surgery, surgical oncology and other areas of general surgery. The program aims to develop skilled surgeons through supervised clinical practice and structured training.

1. Submit an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Provide medical school transcripts and a Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE).
3. Submit a personal statement and curriculum vitae.
4. Provide USMLE examination scores.
5. Submit letters of recommendation.
6. Attend an interview if invited.
7. Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).