Surgery
Surgery is a medical specialty that involves operative and manual techniques to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. Surgeons are highly trained physicians who perform operations to treat a wide range of conditions, from trauma and cancers to congenital deformities and degenerative diseases. The field of surgery is vast, with many subspecialties, including general surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, and thoracic surgery.
General surgeons, for example, often operate on the abdomen, digestive system, and soft tissues, while neurosurgeons focus on the brain and spine. Surgery requires precision, dexterity, and a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathology. During surgery, physicians use a variety of tools and techniques, including minimally invasive methods like laparoscopy, to reduce recovery time and improve patient outcomes.
The role of a surgeon extends beyond the operating room; they are also involved in pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring that patients are well-prepared for surgery and that they recover properly. Surgeons work closely with other medical professionals, such as anesthesiologists and surgical nurses, to provide comprehensive care.
Residency training in surgery is demanding, often requiring long hours and a high level of commitment. Surgical residents gain experience through hands-on training in operating rooms, as well as through didactic learning. The field of surgery is constantly evolving, with new technologies and techniques, such as robotic surgery, improving patient care and expanding the boundaries of what is surgically possible.
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Surgery Residency Programs
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479 programs found.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program
Neptune, NJ |
Surgery
YOG 3STEP 230 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 13%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 25%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 63%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of California (San Francisco) Program
San Francisco, CA |
Surgery
YOG 1STEP 235 Research Focused H1BF1MD 95%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 5%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
HCA Florida JFK Hospital/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine GME Consortium Program
Atlantis, FL |
Surgery
YOG 5STEP 225 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1MD 59%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 42%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
UPMC Medical Education Program
Pittsburgh, PA |
Vascular surgery - integrated
STEP 200J1MD 93%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 7%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/MountainView Program
Las Vegas, NV |
Surgery
YOG 2STEP 235 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 18%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 50%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 32%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Program
Baltimore, MD |
Surgery
YOG 3STEP 235 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyMD 39%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 48%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 13%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Hackensack University Medical Center Program
Hackensack, NJ |
Surgery
YOG 4STEP 225 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 36%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 14%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 50%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Harlem Hospital Center Program
New York, NY |
Surgery
YOG 10STEP 220 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1MD 14%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 86%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Houston, TX |
Surgery
STEP 230 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 65%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 15%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 20%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program
Jackson, MI |
Surgery
YOG 1DO FriendlyMD 10%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 65%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 25%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
La Jolla, CA |
Surgery
Research Focused J1MD 97%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 3%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Marshfield Clinic Program
Marshfield, WI |
Surgery
YOG 3STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BMD 13%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 40%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 47%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program
Bayshore, NY |
Surgery
YOG 1STEP 230 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 45%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 10%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 45%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program
Philadelphia, PA |
Surgery
YOG 2STEP 230 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1F1MD 52%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 12%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 36%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Puerto Rico Program
San Juan, PR |
Surgery
YOG 2STEP 209 Research Focused J1MD 98%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 3%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
St Agnes HealthCare Program
Baltimore, MD |
Surgery
YOG 2STEP 230 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1MD 13%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 87%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Mount Carmel Health System Program
Grove City, OH |
Surgery
STEP 230 Research Focused DO FriendlyMD 28%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 61%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 11%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University at Buffalo Program
Buffalo, NY |
Surgery
YOG 5STEP 225 Research Focused J1MD 91%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 2%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 8%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program
Detroit, MI |
Surgery
YOG 3STEP 240 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1MD 76%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 24%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Howard University Program
Washington, DC |
Surgery
YOG 10STEP 220DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 45%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 7%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 48%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.