Welcome to the General Surgery Residency program at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our program. We are committed to developing exceptional surgeons who combine outstanding clinical judgment, technical excellence and compassionate patient-centered care. Our residents train in a dynamic environment that offers the full breadth of general surgery, with particularly strong experiences in trauma, emergency general surgery, surgical critical care, complex elective surgery, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and subspecialty rotations. As Austin continues to grow and our health system evolves, our residents have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of surgical care while training in one of the nation’s most innovative academic medical centers.
What truly distinguishes our program, however, is our culture. We believe that outstanding surgeons are developed through rigorous training within an environment of respect, mentorship, collaboration and accountability. Our faculty are deeply invested in resident education and professional development, providing graduated autonomy while ensuring every resident has the support needed to succeed. We are committed to fostering curiosity, leadership and lifelong learning through robust research opportunities, educational innovation and individualized mentorship. Whether your career goals include academic surgery, community practice, fellowship training, or military service, we strive to help each resident reach their fullest potential.
Choosing a residency is one of the most important decisions of your career, and we recognize that you are selecting not only a training program but also a community. We seek residents who are hardworking, humble, intellectually curious and committed to serving others. If you are looking for a program that values excellence, teamwork, innovation and resident wellness while preparing you to become a confident, independent surgeon and future leader in our profession, we invite you to explore everything Dell Med and our General Surgery Residency have to offer. We look forward to meeting you.
Carlos V.R. Brown, M.D., FACS
Program Director