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Introduction to the General Surgery Residency Program

The General Surgery Residency Program at Indiana University School of Medicine is a five-year program designed to provide residents with a broad-based clinical education and advanced training in the operating room and at the bedside. The program exposes residents to all facets of surgery, including trauma, vascular, pediatric, transplant, and reconstructive surgery.

Program Progression

The program is structured to progressively increase the level of responsibility and decision-making authority as residents advance through the five years.

Year One

The main goal of the PGY1 experience is to ensure that residents understand the principles of pre- and post-operative care. Residents gain valuable insight in the operating room as both first assistant and surgeon junior under the direct supervision of faculty attendings or senior residents.

Year Two

During the second year, PGY2 surgery residents continue the first-year residency work of evaluating and planning for the treatment of patients, attending rounds, outpatient clinics, and conferences, serving as surgeon junior when the opportunity presents itself, and participating as a member of the educational staff for third- and fourth-year medical students during their surgical clerkships.

Year Three

The third year enables trainees to gain greater decision-making responsibility through consultation opportunities as the most senior-level resident on the transplant, SICU, breast surgery, and IU Health West Hospital rotations.

Year Four

The curriculum for the fourth year ensures that PGY4 surgery residents gain an increased level of responsibility through consultation opportunities as the most senior-level resident on trauma, pediatric surgery, and apprentice rotations, including colon rectal, hepatobiliary, surgical oncology, and minimally invasive surgery. In addition, fourth-year residents experience an increase in their leadership responsibilities on assigned services as a senior-level resident.

Year Five

The fifth year is the chief resident year, when residents assume senior-level responsibilities in both clinical and operative decision-making. During this year, PGY5 residents take on leadership and education roles for residents and medical students.

Education Programs

The Department of Surgery at IU School of Medicine offers various education programs, including:

• Medical Student Education
• Residency Programs
  • General Surgery
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
• Fellowship Programs
  • Breast Surgical Oncology
  • Burn Surgery
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care
  • Acute Care Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Abdominal Transplant
  • Vascular Surgery
• Surgical Skills Center

Research Areas

The Department of Surgery at IU School of Medicine is involved in various research areas, including:

• Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Research Education of Surgical Trainees
• Industry Research and Trials
• Surgical Outcomes & Quality Improvement Center

Clinical Care

The Department of Surgery at IU School of Medicine provides clinical care in various specialties, including:

• Abdominal Transplant Surgery
• Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
• Breast Surgery
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• General Surgery
• Pediatric Surgery
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Surgical Oncology
• Vascular Surgery
• Regional Campus Faculty