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University Program Information

The University of Massachusetts Medical School Department of Surgery offers various programs for students and residents.

Divisions and Programs

The department has several divisions and programs, including:

• Cardiac Surgery
• Colon and Rectal Surgery
• General, Bariatric, and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
• Oral Surgery and Dentistry
• Organ Transplantation
• Pediatric Surgery
• Plastic Surgery Residency
• Surgical Oncology
• Thoracic Surgery
• Trauma and Surgical Critical Care
• Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
• Simulations Program

Research

The department is involved in various research areas, including:

• Basic Research
• Clinical and Outcomes Research
• CCRT
• Funding Opportunities
  • General Funding Agencies
  • Surgical Societies

Residency and Fellowships

The department offers several residency and fellowship programs, including:

• Fellowships
  • Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship
• General Surgery Residency
  • Who We Are
  • Curriculum
    • Program Description
    • Sample Rotations and Call Duties
    • Educational Didactics
  • Program Highlights
    • Academic Development Time
    • Global Surgery
    • Residency Wellness
  • Life in Worcester
  • Wellness and Benefits
    • HR Employee Benefits
    • Resident Well-being
    • Fitness Center
    • Child Care Assistance Program
    • UMass Employee Discounts
  • How to Apply
    • Application Process
    • Eligibility
    • Visa Information
    • Program Specific Application Requirements
• Vascular Surgery Residency
  • Who We Are
  • Program Highlights
    • Procedural Volume
    • Resident Rotation Schedule
    • Educational Curriculum
    • Research
    • Vascular Surgery Interest Group
    • SubI VSAS Information
  • Life in Worcester
  • Wellness and Benefits
    • HR Employee Benefits
    • Resident Well-being
    • Fitness Center
    • Child Care Assistance Program
    • UMass Employee Discounts
  • How to Apply
    • Application Process
    • Eligibility
    • Visa Information
    • Program Specific Application Requirements
• Plastic Surgery Residency
  • Who We Are
  • Program Highlights
    • Education and Training
    • Research
    • Craniofacial Anomalies Clinic
    • Cosmetic Surgery
    • Hand and Upper Extremity
  • Life in Worcester
  • Wellness and Benefits
    • HR Employee Benefits
    • Resident Well-being
    • Fitness Center
    • Child Care Assistance Program
    • UMass Employee Discounts
  • How to Apply
    • Application Process
    • Eligibility
    • Visa Information
    • Program Specific Application Requirements

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The department has a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) task force with a mission statement and pillars. The DEI task force also hosts diversity speaker events and offers a summer surgical internship program.

DEI Summer Surgical Internship

The DEI Summer Surgical Internship is a 4-week program that aims to create a surgical workforce that reflects the diversity and needs of the population served by UMass. The program's objectives are to:

• Introduce the field of surgery and the various surgical subspecialties
• Gain insight into the path to become a surgeon and provide the knowledge and tools required to be successful
• Provide hands-on surgical simulation experience, clinical exposure, and research opportunities to foster and expand such interests
• Build relationships between the community and surgical department at UMass
• Develop formal mentorships and sponsorships in pursuit of future surgical careers

Program Details

• Internship dates: June 2 - June 27, 2025, or June 30 - July 25, 2025
• Internship aims:
  • Participate in a clinical research project and/or case report with the goal of obtaining at least 1 publication
  • Participate in clinical duties in the OR, clinic, and floors
  • Each student will be assigned a faculty mentor and will meet weekly to check progress on aims
  • Each student will also be assigned a medical student mentor to aid in the application process
• Four local college students underrepresented in medicine will be chosen to participate in the summer internship
• Each student will be provided a stipend of $2700
• Housing and food are not included