General Surgery Residency Program

1. Medical degree from an eligible medical institution.
2. Submission of the Medical Student Performance Evaluation.
3. Curriculum vitae and personal statement.
4. Three letters of recommendation.
5. Passing result for United States Medical Licensing Examination Step One.
6. United States Medical Licensing Examination Step Two score.
7. International medical graduates must provide Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification.
8. Applicants must clearly indicate their preferred training track: Categorical, Preliminary or Surgical Scientist Training Program.
9. J-1 visas are supported under limited circumstances.

The General Surgery Residency Program at Yale School of Medicine provides comprehensive five-year clinical training in general and specialised surgery, combining early operating-room experience, supervised surgical procedures, patient management, academic teaching and research opportunities. Residents receive clinical training in general surgery, surgical oncology, colorectal surgery, vascular surgery, trauma surgery, transplantation, endocrine surgery, paediatric surgery, thoracic surgery, burns, bariatric surgery and surgical critical care. The programme follows a graded responsibility model, allowing residents to develop surgical skills, clinical judgement, leadership and independent decision-making throughout their training. Clinical rotations take place at Yale New Haven Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital and the Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System. The programme offers three training pathways: Categorical Residency, Preliminary Residency and the Surgical Scientist Training Program, which combines five years of clinical training with at least two years of dedicated research. Residents also have opportunities to pursue advanced academic qualifications, participate in scientific publications, attend national surgical conferences and receive mentorship from experienced faculty members.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service.
2. Register for the National Resident Matching Program.
3. Select the Categorical, Preliminary or Surgical Scientist Training Program track.
4. Submit the Medical Student Performance Evaluation.
5. Submit the curriculum vitae and personal statement.
6. Provide three letters of recommendation.
7. Submit United States Medical Licensing Examination Step One passing result.
8. Provide the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step Two score.
9. International medical graduates must submit Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification.
10. The programme reviews completed applications during September and October.
11. Shortlisted applicants are invited for virtual interviews.
12. Final selection is conducted through the residency matching process.