At the end of the second clinical year the categorical general surgery resident enters the
research fellowship. The purpose of this year is to allow the future surgeon to gain a critical eye upon the
results of research in order to be an effective life-long learner. In addition, the productivity naturally
engendered by this experience will lead to national presentations and publications that can improve the
resident’s standing as a candidate for a future fellowship opportunity or for a position at an academic
department of surgery.
A sampling of the research opportunities available at our school may be found here; in
addition, opportunities at other academic health centers can be pursued.
