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Jefferson's Department of Surgery provides first-rate training for residents pursuing careers in general surgery or surgical subspecialties. During the five-year program, residents receive education and clinical experience in the following surgical specialties:
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There are also ample opportunities to participate in research.
At Jefferson, a defined two-year curriculum is in place to ensure that all topics are covered on a regular basis. During the course of residency training, residents are exposed to topics multiple times and at different levels, thus deepening their understanding and appreciation of the material.
The Association of Program Directors in Surgery (APDS) sponsored textbook, The Physiologic Basis of Surgery, edited by J. Patrick O’Leary, is the recommended basic science text.
John L. Cameron's Current Surgical Therapy is the recommended clinical text. A copy of the text is supplied to each resident and is also available online as are a host of other clinical resources throught the University library.
| Recurring Conferences | |
| M & M Conference | Every Thursday morning |
| Grand Rounds | Thursdays once a month (Sept through May) |
| Colorectal Conference and Journal Club |
Wednesday Mornings |
| Critical Care Conference |
Daily at noon (SCCM lectures) and Friday mornings |
| GI Surgery Case Conference | Tuesday mornings |
| Transplant Conference |
Monday and Wednesday afternoons, and Friday mornings |
| Tumor Board |
Colorectal – Mondays Thoracic/Lung – Tuesdays |
| Vascular Conference | Friday mornings |
Charles J. Yeo, MD
Chair, Department of Surgery
Samuel D. Gross Professor
Karen Chojnacki, MD
Program Director
Francesco Palazzo, MD
Associate Program Director
Donna Guinto, CTAGME
Program Coordinator
We participate in the National Residency Match Program and utilize the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
