Since 1944, the General Surgery Residency Program at WellSpan York Hospital has been producing clinically and academically excellent general surgeons.
Our fully accredited program consistently exceeds Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements and provides all the resources our residents need to become certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Our faculty is dedicated to training our surgical residents and invested in making our program a success. Our residents take on broad responsibilities early in their education and gain the ability to become leaders of our surgical teams.
With first-rate facilities for didactic and simulation training, WellSpan York Hospital provides a wealth of clinical material in a supportive environment. Upon graduation, our graduates are ready for independent practice and possess the skills and knowledge to seamlessly become leaders at their respective healthcare institutions.
Program highlights
- Level I Trauma Center
- Chief Resident Clinic Service
- Advanced Simulation Center
- Robotic Certification with Intuitive
- International Rotations
- Structured Research Curriculum
We want our residents to embrace lifelong learning and innovative approaches to improve patient outcomes. To that end, we expect our residents to participate in research projects and submit material to national conferences and peer-reviewed journals. Research is supported by our enthusiastic faculty and the WellSpan Research Center team.
The annual WellSpan Discovery Day also provides residents from all specialties the opportunity to present oral or poster presentations in a formal, professional meeting environment.
With abundant resources, outstanding education, and enthusiastic faculty, we’re dedicated to preparing residents to become qualified surgeons at the highest level.
Our program is dedicated to providing a well-rounded general surgery experience during your residency training. Our graduates are prepared to enter directly into general surgery practice or pursue a surgical fellowship.
