Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency program at the University of Minnesota combines clinical training with a strong research focus. Residents are trained to become skilled surgeons with a thorough understanding of both clinical practices and research methodologies. The program's commitment to excellence ensures that graduates are well-prepared for future fellowship training and careers in academic surgery. Unique features include a strong emphasis on early operative experience and dedicated research opportunities, making it attractive for prospective residents.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
Yes
Categorical Positions
9
Categorical Positions (detail)
9 categorical residents: 8 traditional and 1 designated rural resident.
Program Website
Address
11-132 Phillips-Wangensteen Bldg., 516 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Program Director
Daniel Kendrick, MD, MAED
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Current Residents
Overview
The program enrolls 9 PGY-1 residents with MD degrees, and 1 PGY-1 resident with an IMG status.
PGY-1 MD
8
PGY-1 DO
1
PGY-1 IMG
1
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our core curriculum lectures occur weekly as part of Tuesday morning education conferences. The lectures follow a 2-year cycle of topics based on objectives from the Association of Program Directors in Surgery. Each rotation has a structured curriculum delivered through the Moodle2 platform to complement clinical cases encountered during the rotation.
Application
Applications must be submitted electronically via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and must include a personal statement with a specific focus on the University of Minnesota's program. The completed applications are due by November 1, 2023 for the 2024-2025 training year.
# of Locations
4 main locations: University of Minnesota Medical Center, Regions Hospital, VAMC, and North Memorial Medical Center, with additional rural training at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.
Fellowship
After completing their residency, many graduates pursue further training in prestigious fellowship programs including Surgical Critical Care, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Burn, and Quality Improvement.
Resident Life
Overview
The program emphasizes rigorous training in both clinical settings and research laboratories, preparing residents for academic surgery.
On Call Schedule
Resident call schedules are stored electronically using the AMION.com service which is accessible from any computer or mobile device. Operators at each site use this centralized schedule to build their site-specific call schedules. Our schedules are fully compliant with the ACGME duty hour rules. Intern coverage at both University and Regions hospital take the form of night float rotations. The night float intern at each site provides coverage from Sunday evenings to Thursday evenings. For periods where the night float resident is off, coverage is split into twelve-hour shifts which are covered in a rotating fashion by the remainder of the interns rotating at that site. Interns rotating at the VAMC and North Memorial take rotating long call only. You will on a Q4 basis stay in house until 8 pm at the VA and 10 pm at NMMC. Specific details of our call schedule can be available upon request.
# of Years of Program
5 years (with an optional 1-2 years for research)
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Alumni
Alumni of the General Surgery Residency program have gone on to hold prestigious positions in surgical academia and various practices, continuing the department's legacy of leadership and innovative care.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Trainees are paid an annual stipend as stated in the Residency/Fellowship Agreement and in the program's Policy Manual. Benefits for medical residents and fellows include medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, with additional perks such as lab coats, pagers, on-site parking, and hospital meal stipends.
PGY-1 Salary
70000
Vacation
Residents are given three weeks of paid vacation spread throughout the year with specific time allocations and holidays off.