Brooklyn Hospital Center Program

The General Surgery Residency Program at The Brooklyn Hospital Center is a fully accredited, five-year program offering a wide spectrum of surgical diseases and training opportunities. The majority of training is conducted at TBHC, the oldest freestanding hospital in Brooklyn.

Two outside rotations are offered: PGY-3s spend time at Kings County Hospital for trauma and at Columbia University Medical Center for a liver/pancreas transplant rotation. The Department of Surgery boasts experienced faculty and has a dedicated Simulation Center for resident training.

Residents have opportunities for postgraduate fellowships, and the program consistently exceeds minimum requirements by one to two standard deviations. Research activities are supported, with residents required to complete two research projects.

The curriculum follows the Surgical Council for Resident Education (SCORE) guidelines and includes tools for education such as a Simulation Center, TrueLearn question bank, and Surgical Education and Self-Assessment Program (SESAP).

The program offers four weeks of paid vacation, with flexibility in scheduling. Graduating residents are evaluated for progress in six competencies, with specific case requirements for graduation. The program has faculty across various surgical divisions and supports alumni placements in prestigious fellowships and practices.

For further details on curriculum, schedules, and research, interested applicants can refer to the program's website.