The overall goal of the residency program, which consists of five or more years of general surgery residency, is to train sound, clinical surgeons able to function independently and/or pursue specialized training. Additionally, the program seeks to prepare residents for board certification. Upon completion of training, the resident will be able to:
- Make sound ethical and legal judgments appropriate for a qualified surgeon
- Manage surgical disorders based on a thorough knowledge of basic and clinical science
- Utilize appropriate skills in those surgical techniques required of a competent surgeon
- Use critical thinking when making decisions that affect patients' life and that of their family
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals
- Teach and share knowledge with colleagues, residents, students and other healthcare providers
- Educate patients and their families about the patient's health needs
- Demonstrate commitment to scholarly pursuits through conducting and evaluating research
- Provide cost-effective care to surgical patients and their families
- Value lifelong learning as a necessary prerequisite to maintaining surgical knowledge and skill