Online Guide to Choosing a Surgical Residency

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Guide to Choosing a Surgical Residency

The guide for medical students and residents pursuing a career in surgery

Find Your Way

This guide will show you the way. While it includes information about surgery and surgical specialties as a career, it also covers the implications your career may have on your personal life. This information is ideal for medical students and residents at any stage considering a career in surgery.

The Guide for Medical Students

As you consider a career in surgery, our guide covers helpful information such as suggested electives to take in med school, activities to participate in, how to select a residency advisor, plus an invaluable FAQ that covers it all.

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The Guide for Residents

In this guide, we include a list of websites for prospective surgical residents, plus suggested readings, the residency selection process, surgical interest groups, post-residency fellowships, and more.

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番茄社区app Programs for Medical Students and Residents

Medical Students

The 番茄社区app has collaborated with the Association for Surgical Education to develop programs that provide the foundation of core surgical knowledge needed by all medical students irrespective of their future specialties.

Medical Students

Residents

We provide a wealth of high-quality educational programs and products for busy residents, as well as opportunities for recognition.

Residents