Texas Health Resources Fort Worth General Program

The Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth General Surgery Residency Program is an ACGME-accredited five-year program that aims to train physicians to provide high-quality, compassionate care to diverse patient populations. The program is a collaboration between Texas Health Resources and the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University, offering a unique experience for residents.

The program emphasizes a broad surgical education through various operative experiences, structured didactic sessions, and mentorship by skilled faculty members. Residents are encouraged to engage in scholarly activities, research, and quality improvement projects, supported by a designated faculty mentor. The program also focuses on evidence-based practice and compassionate care, emphasizing multidisciplinary team-building and incorporating strong spiritual foundations.

Residents have access to the Amon G. Carter Medical Simulation Training Center at Texas Health Fort Worth throughout their training to enhance their clinical experience and surgical skills. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that gradually increases residents' levels of clinical responsibility and operative experience over the years.

The application process includes submitting materials through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), such as letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae, personal statement, medical school transcript, and USMLE transcript. The program conducts virtual interviews and participates in the NRMP Match process.

With a commitment to enhancing the health of the community, the Texas Health Fort Worth General Surgery Residency Program offers a competitive stipend, comprehensive benefits, educational opportunities, and support for professional development and wellness. Residents have access to memberships in professional organizations, subscriptions to medical journals, board review courses, and support for attending professional meetings.

The program structure includes a variety of clinical experiences, didactic conferences, and research opportunities to provide residents with a well-rounded training experience. Residents also have the opportunity to rotate at Cook Children's Medical Center during their training.

Texas Health Fort Worth does not currently sponsor visas for residents. The program is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment where residents can develop into skilled, thoughtful, and compassionate surgical physicians. Residents are encouraged to explore life and recreation in the Fort Worth area during their training.

If you are a medical student interested in visiting or completing a sub-internship at Texas Health Fort Worth, specific application instructions are available for TCU School of Medicine or TCOM students and students from other medical schools in the U.S. These opportunities allow students to gain hands-on experience and learn from faculty with real-world expertise.

For more information about the Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth General Surgery Residency Program, please refer to the program's website.