ABOUT THE GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY
Training World-Class Surgeons and Leaders
University of Utah Health is a world-class medical center offering the most up-to-date, innovative and comprehensive, high-value care possible. For 14 consecutive years, University of Utah Health has been ranked in the top 10 in the Vizient Inc’s Quality and Accountability Study, including a number of years at No. 1. The Department of Surgery and the Division of General Surgery are key players in this success. Through the Department of Surgery, more than 75,000 surgical patients are seen by over 650 physicians and staff each year. Through exceptional patient care, outstanding education, and cutting-edge discovery, the vision of the Department of Surgery is “The future of surgery, delivered today.” As witnessed by a rich legacy of developing prominent surgical leaders, including eight department chairs, outstanding surgical education is what the University of Utah General Surgery Residency does.
Supported by the abundant resources and collaborative culture of the University of Utah Health Science Center and Department of Surgery, the mission, vision, and values of the General Surgery Residency Program are:
Mission: To train world-class academic and community surgeons and future leaders of surgery who will serve locally, nationally, and globally.
Vision: At the completion of residency, our graduates will be poised to assume leadership roles in academic and community surgery, healthcare administration, innovation, and deliver the future of surgery, today.
Values: We believe that being a surgeon is a privilege that is continually earned through humility, dedication, hard work, and lifelong self-directed learning that is driven by a love of all humankind.
We hope that you enjoy exploring this website, the University of Utah Health Science Center, the amazing beauty of the Salt Lake valley, and the great state of Utah where collaboration and inclusion are more than just words – they are a way of life. You will easily see why Salt Lake City is one of the fastest-growing and most desirable places to live in the United States. Regardless of where you are from, as a general surgery resident at the University of Utah, you will quickly feel at home in Utah – where both life and surgery are elevated.
Laura A. Lambert, MD, FACS, FSSO
Program Director
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Our goal is for you to develop into a complete, independent, safe general surgeon. As the only training program in the Intermountain West, one of our missions is to supply general surgeons for our region. Thus, our clinical program is not based on you completing a fellowship where you will learn to operate. It is based on you being well trained and ready for independent practice.
6-7 years
Resident Education Clinical Case Conference on specific topics, Small Group Break-out Sessions, Resident Town Hall Meeting, Video Case Review with Faculty Panel, Simulation Labs (Suture Skills, FLS, Robotics, Chest Wall Reconstruction, Rib Plating, Chest Tubes done in the last 2 months).
We follow the DUTY Hours standards for surgery residents from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) that include:
- Weekly limit: 80 hours per week, averaged over four weeks
- Rest periods: 10 hours of rest between duty periods
- Continuous duty: 24-hour limit on continuous duty, with up to six additional hours for education and continuity of care
- Days off: One day per week free from educational and clinical responsibilities, averaged over four weeks
- On-call frequency: No more than once every three nights, averaged over four weeks
- Sleep periods: Scheduled continuous duty periods must not exceed 16 hours unless a 5-hour uninterrupted sleep period is provided between 10 PM and 8 AM. This period must be free of work and call, and used by the resident for sleep in a safe environment
Stipend Schedule & Trainee Benefits for the Academic Year 25 will be released at the end of September.
The current FY24 schedule is posted online.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HOSPITAL/HUNTSMAN CANCER INSTITUTE
Monday
- Surgical Oncology Conference - every Monday
- Burn Professor Rounds - every Monday
- Colorectal and Abdominal Surgery Conference - every Monday
Tuesday
- Gastrointestinal Tumor Board - every Tuesday
Wednesday
- Department of Surgery Grand Rounds - 2nd Wednesdays
- General Surgery Division Grand Rounds - 1st & 4th Wednesdays
- Indications Conference - 1st Wednesdays
- M&M Conference - 4th Wednesdays
- Resident Personal Protected Time - 3rd Wednesdays (no other conferences scheduled)
- Resident Education Clinical Case Conference - 1st, 2nd, & 4th Wednesdays
- Vascular Conference - every Wednesday
Thursday
- Breast Conference, Acute Care Surgery Conference - every Thursday
- Trauma Grand Rounds - 3rd Thursday of even-numbered months
INTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER
Monday
- Trauma Conference - every Monday
Tuesday
- Surgery Grand Rounds / M&M Conference - every Tuesday
- Surgery Resident Education - quarterly on Tuesday
- GI Tumor Conference - every Tuesday (Recommended)
Wednesday
- Head & Neck Tumor Conference - 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (Recommended)
Thursday
- Breast Cancer Conference - every Thursday (Recommended)
- Melanoma Conference - 2nd & 4th Thursdays (Recommended)
Friday
- Surgery Pathology Conference - 1st & 3rd Fridays
- Surgery Coding Conference - 2nd & 4th Fridays
- Critical Care Echocardiography Conference - 3rd Friday of each month (Recommended)
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Monday
- Education Conference - every Monday
Thursday
- Curriculum Education Lecture - every Thursday
Friday
- Pediatric Surgery M&M Conference - 2nd & 4th Fridays
- PIPS (Trauma Performance Improvement Conference) - 3rd Friday of each month
GEORGE E. WHALEN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER
Wednesday
- Pre OP and M&M Conference - every Wednesday
The University of Utah GME program offers a robust Wellness Program for all GME trainees. In addition to this, the General Surgery Residency Program has also implemented a number of wellness measures for all of our residents.
Opt-Out Wellness Check In
- In coordination for the GME Wellness program, the residency provides every resident with an opportunity to take an afternoon of protected time during which they are invited and encouraged to schedule an appointment with one of the therapists in the GME Wellness Center. The residents are not required to return to clinical work after this session. These appointments are strictly confidential, and the program director and faculty do not know which residents meet with the therapists. Residents can op-out of the visit with the therapist and still use the time for their own wellness with no questions asked. This program is fully supported by the program director, the chief of the Division of General Surgery and the chair of the Department of Surgery. Through this effort we hope to decrease the stigma around mental health, normalize the use of the GME wellness resources and increase the wellbeing of both residents and faculty.
3rd Wednesday Resident Protected Time
- All residents have protected time in the morning of the 3rd Wednesday of each month. This time can be used for academic, administrative or personal concerns.
Snack Program
- The Division of General Surgery provides snacks for the residents in the general surgery call rooms.
Mountain Challenge and Beyond
- The Mountain Challenge is a resident-lead friendly competition designed to bring residents and faculty together out of the hospital and outdoors in the beautiful mountains of Utah. Starting this year, the program is working to expand the opportunities for residents and faculty to socialize outside the hospital in different venues such as art museums and cooking classes. Stay tuned!
Mindset Matters
- This is an elective program during which small groups of residents meet monthly over lunch to explore the meaning of medicine and to share experiences and support one another through the rigors of residency and beyond.
Nature
- One of the greatest contributors to wellness at the University of Utah is the natural environment of Utah. Even if you are not an outdoor enthusiast, it is had to not be inspired and rejuvenated by the panoramic scenery, the mountain vistas, and the amazing sunsets.
GME Office
- The Office of Graduate Medical Education is committed to ensuring that residents and fellows remain physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually healthy while completing their training program. Check out the many resources on their Wellness Overview Page.
Our program uses four different facilities for training:
- University Hospital / Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI)
- George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VA)
- Primary Children's Hospital (PCH)
- Intermountain Medical Center (IMC)
Each of these locations uses the principle of progressive autonomy to achieve the above-stated goal of developing into an independent surgeon.
GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY ROTATION INFORMATION
University of Utah General Surgery Residency Program is a 6–7-year program for all residents. The extra years are dedicated to Professional Development. This time can be spent in many different areas, including basic science research, health services research, global surgery, innovations, etc. Please see the Professional Development section of our website.
ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY
Endoscopy is a critical skill for general surgeons, especially those who are going into practice in rural environments. The American Board of Surgery has mandated that all surgery residents pass the Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery curriculum (FEC) and the Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery practical exam (FES). At Utah, we not only provide you with the educational material to pass FEC, we are also a testing center for FES. This means you will train on the simulator on which you will test. The entire fundamentals program is completed during the first three years or residency. For more information, please see the Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery website
LAPRASCOPIC SURGERY
The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) education program can be used as either a teaching tool or as a graduation requirement (as mandated by the American Board of Surgery). Our program feels very strongly that FLS should be mastered early in residency such that you have the skills necessary to complete the basic laparoscopic procedures during residency.
For more information on the FLS program, please check the main FLS Website
ROBOTIC SURGERY
As the only training center in the Mountain West, the University of Utah has to be at the cutting edge of training in all areas. This includes robotic surgery. Our surgery program utilizes five Davinci Xi robots. You will begin your exposure to robotic surgery as a PGY-1. During this time, you will complete the online curriculum and work on mastering the basics or robot docking and instrument changes. You will also have the opportunity to operate at the robot console. As you master exercises on the robotic surgery simulator, you will get to do more at the console. It is expected, by the end of training, that you will meet all the requirements to obtain an equivalency certificate that can be used to obtain robotic surgery privileges. The decision of competence in robotic surgery is made by the surgery faculty. Lastly, there is a push being made for use of a “Fundamentals of Robotic Surgery” test, similar to Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery. If this is implemented, the program is already prepared.
Our current requirements for robotic surgery are:
- Completion of the Davinci online curriculum
- Completion of docking training (not on patients)
- Completion of instrumentation training (not on patients)
- Completion of simulation exercises, tracked by the SimNow program
- Bedside assistant for five cases
- Console surgeon
Rotations where robotic surgery is performed:
- University General Surgery
- University Colorectal Surgery
- University Thoracic Surgery
- VA General Surgery
- IMC General Surgery
GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY STRUCTURE
PGY 1: This year is meant to be an introduction to general surgery in addition to the various specialties in general surgery. Most rotations are one month long. Rotations include:
- Acute Care Surgery (University)
- Breast Health (University)
- Burn Surgery (University)
- Colorectal Surgery (University)
- General Surgery (Intermountain Medical Center for 2 months)
- Minimally Invasive Surgery (University)
- Pediatric Surgery (Primary Children's Hospital)
- Surgical Oncology (University)
- Thoracic Surgery (University)
- Vascular Surgery (University)
PGY 2: This year is based on critical care. These rotations are one or two months in length. Rotations include:
- Acute Care Surgery-PM (University for 2 months)
- Colorectal Surgery (University for 1 month)
- CVICU (University for 1 month)
- General Surgery (Intermountain Medical Center for 2 months)
- General Surgery (VA for 2 months)
- SICU (University for 1 month)
- Surgical Oncology (University for 1 month)
- Thoracic (University for 2 months)
PGY 3: This is a transitional year for the residency. On some of the services, you are the most senior resident, while on others you may be the only resident working one on one with faculty members. You will also participate in Endoscopy during this year. These rotations are one or two months in length. Rotations include:
- Acute Care Surgery (University for 2 months)
- CVICU (University for 1 month)
- Endoscopy (VA for 2 months)
- Minimally Invasive Surgery (University for 2 months)
- Pediatric Surgery (Primary Children's Hospital for 2 months)
- SICU (University for 1 month)
- Transplant Surgery (Intermountain Medical Center for 2 months)
PGY 4: You are now starting the senior years of the program. On every rotation, you are the most senior resident. There are still opportunities to work one on one as the only resident on a rotation These rotations are 1 and 2 months in length and include:
- Acute Care Surgery-PM (University for 2 months)
- Breast Surgery (University for 1 month)
- Elective (for 1 month)
- Endocrine Surgery (University for 2 months)
- General Surgery / Robotics (University for 2 months)
- General Surgery (Intermountain Medical Center for 2 months)
- Vascular Surgery (University for 2 months)
PGY 5: The Chief year is important in your development as a competent, independent general surgeon. You are expected to lead teams and care for the most complex patients in the hospital. It is here, in addition to some of the time during your PGY-4 year, where you refine all the skills you have acquired thus far in the residency. Rotations are 2 months in length and include:
- Acute Care Surgery (University for 2 months)
- Colorectal Surgery (University for 2 months)
- General Surgery (Intermountain Medical Center for 2 months)
- General Surgery (VA for 2 months)
- Minimally Invasive Surgery (University for 2 months)
- Surgical Oncology (University for 2 months)
REQUIREMENTS
- One year of research is required. University of Utah General Surgery Residency Program is a 6-7 year program for all residents. The extra years are dedicated to Professional Development. This time can be spent in many different areas, including basic science research, health services research, global surgery, innovations, etc. Please see the Professional Development section of our website.
- Research is a critical component to residency training. The ability to take an idea and design a study to investigate that idea is a skill that every resident in general surgery at the University of Utah will develop. This work will start when you are a PGY-2 resident. Some residents will then make research the cornerstone of their professional development year. By the end of training, each resident is required to have a minimum of two published manuscripts.
- Our program has the infrastructure to support this work. Residents participate in research in many of the Divisions in the Department of Surgery, including General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Cardiothoracic Surgery. Faculty members in these Divisions are eager mentors for residents who have an interest in these areas. Faculty success in research is evidenced by Utah being one of the leaders in extramural funding in the West. This combination of funding and commitment to success has led to our residents presenting and publishing at many national and international meetings. Some have had their work published in the most prestigious journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine.
- The residency supports this activity by sending all of our PGY-3 residents to the American College of Surgeons meeting in October, where they participate in the AAS Resident Research course. This not only provides a solid background for developing a keystone project for their research year, it also starts the process of developing a network of colleagues and contacts that is critical to academic success.
- A unique opportunity exists where residents can complete a Masters program in Clinical Investigation. There is a link to this program under Unique Academic Opportunities.
RESEARCH (RCDY Program) STRUCTURE
All residents in The University of Utah general surgery residency program are now expected to spend 1 to 2 years in our Research and Career Development program (RCDY) between the PGY3 and PGY4 years. The program is currently organizing a system of 8 funded RCDY "fellowships" within the Division of General Surgery in the following areas:
- Breast Surgery
- Burn Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Emergency General Surgery / Trauma
- Endocrine Surgery
- Foregut / Bariatric Surgery
- Global Surgery
- Surgery Oncology
Each resident must "apply" to the RCDY "fellowship" of their choice during their PGY2 year. Guidance for this process will be provided by the program.
The program is currently working with the Department of Surgery to help establish funding for residents who wish to do research or career development in areas outside of the Division of General Surgery -- i.e. plastics, pediatrics, vascular, cardiothoracic.
50% or more of external funding will be required for residents who wish to do research or career development at an alternate institution. The program will help residents with the logistics of these opportunities.
GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The process of becoming a surgeon involves more than just knowing when and how to operate. It also involves preserving and advancing the rich heritage of the art and science of surgery. The University of Utah General Surgery Residency Program is transitioning to a 6-7-year program for all residents to prepare themselves to become contributing members of the surgical community. These years can be spent in many different areas, including basic science research, health services research, global surgery, innovations, etc., according to the professional and career development needs of the resident. This process starts in the first year of residency as the residents are invited and encouraged to explore professional development opportunities and networking with faculty, researchers and leaders across the University system. In the PGY 2 year, the residents are required to submit a structured proposal for their intended professional development plan. Mentoring and guidance is provided through this process. The proposals are reviewed by a committee, returned to the resident with suggestions for improvement and then returned to committee for final approval. Funding sources for this time are determined by the focus of the resident’s project.
BioInnovate Fellowship
BioInnovate is a highly competitive program that pairs graduate and post-doctoral students into synergistic innovation teams. Each team is given the resources and education to take innovative ideas from conception to production. The program leverages the highly collaborative expertise of the School of Medicine, School of Engineering, School of Business, and Technology Venture faculty. The program is further strengthened through creative partnerships with local community entrepreneurs and national medical device corporations who provide the real-world experience and application to the program.
Fully-Accredited Master of Bioengineering Degree
BioInnovate is a fully-accredited master of bioengineering degree track that aims to provide a comprehensive biomedical device design and entrepreneurship training program through the use of a multidisciplinary, hands-on teaching approach in classroom, clinical, and laboratory settings. Students and fellows from engineering, medicine, business and law backgrounds will be trained in clinical problem identification, medical device innovation, and commercial translation; all within the regulatory framework of the FDA. Students will immerse themselves within clinical environments and learn to observe procedures, the utilization of medical devices, and interact with patients and clinicians to uncover unmet clinical needs. Students will translate these unmet needs into medical device concepts that will be refined for commercial potential. Once final concepts have been generated, student teams will further develop these ideas into testable prototypes and develop business plans while operating under the regulatory framework of the FDA. Upon completion of the BioInnovate track, students should be able to:
- Observe and identify unmet needs in clinical environments;
- Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams in asynchronous environments;
- Understand and apply FDA QSR in the design and development of medical devices;
- Develop a business plan, attract potential funding sources, and start a company in the medical device industry.
This track builds on a collaborative relationship between the College of Engineering, School of Medicine, School of Business and Tech Ventures to create a unique interface that moves new ideas towards development and commercialization. The Department of Bioengineering's undergraduate BioDesign program serves as a foundation for the graduate BioInnovate track and has successfully completed projects in diverse fields of medicine including surgery, cardiology, speech pathology, rehabilitation, gastroenterology, cardiothoracic surgery, ophthalmology, neonatology, urology and anesthesiology.
The Center for Global Surgery at the University of Utah is the oldest such Center in the United States celebrating ten years in this space. It is a multi-disciplinary center spanning departments across the University of Utah Health campus. The Center is led as a collaborative by department chairs, and envisions a world here safe, effective, and affordable surgical care is accessible to everyone. We advocate for improved access to surgery worldwide, create innovative solutions with measurable impact, and train leaders to solve the most vexing problems in global health. Our goals have always been *strengthening capacity* for delivering surgical care and our partnerships with colleagues in multiple countries, NGOs and governments have been long-standing and high impact. Founded by Dr. Catherine deVries and led by Dr. Ray Price the Center aims to lead in global surgical education, research in a wide variety of academic areas and advocacy at national and global levels. The diverse collaborators engaged with CGS across University of Utah’s Departments and Schools and numerous partnerships with governments, institutions and NGOs are shown below.
The Department of Surgery supports a global surgery fellow annually from the General Surgery residency program to work with CGS faculty. These fellows have engaged in all CGS sites and have contributed to national and international publications and presentations through high-impact work
- CGS has created new structured pathways for residents and fellows as well as foreign trainees and faculty ensure academic growth via skill acquisition, mentorship and leadership of projects.
- CGS has led the new Emphasis in Global Health Innovation and Technology in the Masters of Science in Clinical Investigation program in collaboration with Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and Center for Medical Innovation (CMI)
- CGS Faculty recently launched the inaugural American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academic Global Surgery Fellowship to offer University of Utah surgical residents the opportunity to contribute to a multi-institutional partnership in Hawassa, Ethiopia
- CGS Faculty are in process of collaborating with the Indian Health Service to develop a rural-global post-residency training program that ensures our surgical trainees are well-rounded and capable of working within surgical systems domestically and abroad
- CGS Faculty are in process of creating a funded global health innovation fellowship in honor of our one of our late Fellows, Dr Jenna Rosenberg Johns, to support GME level trainees who are interested in the intersection of medical innovation and pressing global health problems
Developing the Field of Academic Global Surgery for Learners at all Levels:
- CGS Faculty have led the development of this field through immense contributions to major surgical textbooks and peer-reviewed journals and have published an entire textbook on global surgery (see below for selected publications)
- CGS Faculty are currently leading the development of universal competencies in academic global surgery in collaboration with the American College of Surgeons and collaborators from several dozen countries who are experts in global surgery, anesthesia and medical education
Residents must apply to this competitive fellowship. It is not guaranteed with acceptance into the residency.
The MS in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) degree program provides classroom and mentored experience in clinical research and innovation, preparing its trainees for careers in academic medicine, the allied health sciences, and global health related fields. The program prepares trainees to be competitive investigators and collaborators capable of gaining extramural funding for their projects. The curriculum of the MSCI focuses on the theories, models, competencies, methods, and tools used to conduct bench-to-bedside and bedside-to-community translational research.
Candidates for the MSCI degree will elect one of three tracks:
- Track 1 (Med into Grad) emphasizes the inherited basis of human disease, mechanism-oriented clinical research, and bench-to-bedside translational research.
- Track 2 (Clinician Scientist) emphasizes epidemiology, health services research, and bedside-to-community translational research.
- Track 3 (Global Health Innovation and Technology) emphasizes human-centered design, principles of innovation, and global translational research.
The MSCI program is also designed to support mentored research and innovation capstone experiences at campus sites at the University of Utah School of Medicine and its global collaborators. If you have questions, please contact Kellie.E.Brown@hsc.utah
SURGICAL VOLUMES
On average, chief residents can complete anywhere from 1,100 to 1,300 cases by the end of their final year.
GENERAL SURGERY PROGRAM APPLICATION
Applicants must apply through the standard ERAS through the Association of American Medical Colleges Categorical position's program code: 4404921340
USMLE Step 2 scores > 250 and graduation from medical school within the previous 2 years.
Applicant interest in a 6 to7-year residency program and relevant work, research, leadership and life experience.
At least three letters from general surgeons who know you well and are willing to describe the clinical strengths that you have displayed on their services that are required.
The University of Utah General Surgery Residency receives over 1,200 applications for 6 categorical spots each year.
The program will be using situational judgement testing, followed by a holistic review of approximately 500-550 applications for possible interview selection.
Additional screening parameters include graduation from medical school within the previous 2 years. The secondary review includes, but is not limited to, applicant interest in a 6 to 7-year residency program and relevant work, research, leadership and life experience.
The University of Utah General Surgery Residency program participates in the ERAS Supplemental Application.
At least three letters from general surgeons who know you well and are willing to describe the clinical strengths required that you have displayed on their services. Past performance and clinical success are the best predictors of future success in our program; therefore, clinicians who have observed you closely as an acting or sub-intern can provide the best letters.
The program will be using situational judgement testing, followed by a holistic review of approximately 500-550 applications for possible interview selection.
Additional screening parameters include: USMLE Step 2 scores > 250 and graduation from medical school within the previous 2 years. The secondary review includes, but is not limited to, applicant interest in a 6 to7- year residency program and relevant work, research, leadership and life experience.
The University of Utah General Surgery Residency program participates in the ERAS Supplemental Application.
2024-2025 INTERVIEW DATES
- November 12 & 13
- November 19 & 20
- December 3 & 4
- December 10 & 11
All Interviews will be conducted virtually and will include an introduction by the program director and a social hour with the residents starting at 6PM MDT Tuesday evening, followed by Grand Rounds and interviews on Wednesday morning, ending around 12PM MST.
We are planning to send out the first round of invitations to interview between 10/24 - 10/26/24. Invitees will have 48 hours to accept the invitation, after which it will be offered to another applicant.
The University of Utah Hospital/School of Medicine accepts applications from international medical graduates.
The University of Utah will accept ONLY a J1 visa for residency training, and ECFMG must sponsor that visa.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
All applications must be submitted via ERAS, and International students must obtain ECFMG certification prior to starting the ERAS process. Please review our Application Checklist tab for details and the list of required documents.
It's highly recommended you submit your application as early as possible. We are planning to send out the first round of invitations to interview between 10/26 - 10/28/24.
Our surgery program is approved for six (6) categorical residents per academic year.
July 1st
On average, chief residents can complete anywhere from 1,100 to 1,300 cases by the end of their final year.
Our graduating residents have a first-time pass rate of 100% on the American Board of Surgery Qualifying Exam (written boards) and > 85% on the Certifying Exam (oral boards).
Yes. University of Utah General Surgery Residency Program is a 6-7 year program for all residents. The extra years are dedicated to Professional Development. This time can be spent in many different areas, including basic science research, health services research, global surgery, innovations, etc. Please see the Professional Development section of our website.
Typically, three to four residents per graduating class will pursue fellowships. The remaining residents enter private or community-based practice.
The University of Utah is home to world-renowned medical care and research facilities; namely, the University Hospital’s Level 1 Trauma Center, Jon Huntsman Cancer Institute, Primary Children’s Hospital, and the original Center for Global Surgery. The surgery residents are exceptionally well-trained and prepared for either advanced fellowship training or solo, rural private practice. In addition, the University of Utah is located close to Salt Lake's vibrant urban centers that feature world class theater, art, and live entertainment in a natural setting of unrivaled fascination and beauty.
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CONNECT WITH US
DIRECTOR: Laura Lambert, MD, FACS
PROGRAM MANAGER:
- Phone: 801-581-6803
- Email: gensurg-residency@hsc.utah.edu