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The Guide for Residents

Insight for Residents Pursuing Careers in Surgery

The ACS has developed a tool for medical students choosing a surgical residency. FAQs, resources, and suggested readings can be found in this guide.

Pre-Residency, Post-Residency, and Everything in Between

From choosing a residency to post-residency fellowships, the ACS is here for you to help you know what to do—and when. We have the resources and programs you need to do your residency with confidence, and excellence.

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Suggested Reading for Medical Students and Residents

So You Want to Be a Surgeon... a Medical Student's Guide to Surgery Residencies. This popular guide to general surgery residency programs and the residency application process is an essential reference for both faculty advisors and medical students seeking postgraduate training in surgery.

The Pocket Mentor is a manual for surgical interns and residents published by the Association of Women Surgeons.

Surgical Career Lifestyle Issues helps prepare prospective surgeons for the unique challenges faced by those in the profession.

We have numerous websites and links of interest for prospective surgical residents.

The Residency Selection Process

This process can take up much of the third and fourth years of medical school. ACS can help. We have information about selecting, interviewing, and writing personal statements with links to more information about the application and match processes.
Choosing a Residency
The Residency Selection Process

Post-Residency Fellowships

These fellowships are meant to broaden competency in a surgical specialty/subspecialty gained during residency. Many specialists complete fellowships to improve their practice of surgery. If interested, we have several links to help you find a program that’s just right for you.
Post-Residency Fellowships
Post-Residency Fellowships

Websites for Prospective Surgical Residents

View useful websites and links of interest.

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Suggested Readings

View a collection of online readings that serve as an essential reference for faculty advisors and medical students.

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