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Surgery Residency

Training Surgeons Focused on Value-Based, Patient-Centered Care

The General Surgery Residency at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin provides trainees with a transformative educational experience that shapes their practice and delivery of health care through a deeper understanding of value-based, patient-centered health care delivery for the management of a variety of surgical diseases. 

The residency offers four categorical (five-year) and three preliminary (one-year) positions through the National Residency Matching Program. The program’s faculty members are committed to providing residents with the expertise needed to foster mastery of all surgical elements. Upon completion of the program, graduates leave fully prepared to enter community practices, academia or competitive fellowships. Learn more about the residency in a welcome letter from the program director.

The General Surgery Residency is affiliated with Dell Med’s Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care.

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About the Application Process

Applications to the residency are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service.

A Transformative Curriculum

The program provides a deep understanding of value-based, patient-centered care delivery for the management of surgical diseases.

Meet Our Residents

The residents are talented practitioners who are dedicated to honing their skills and growing as health leaders.

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