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Selection Process The Department of Surgery received over 700 applications for our general surgery residency training program in 2012. Applications are reviewed and selected by the Program Director. Approximately 75 will interview for five (5) Categorical positions. In addition, there are six (6) Non-designated Preliminary positions. The number of designated preliminary positions in the match varies to accommodate positions in the surgical subspecialties such as Plastic Surgery and Urology. Applicants who match in Urology at the VCU Medical Center and wish to complete their general surgery internship at the VCU Medical Center are required to rank General Surgery at VCU in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for the preliminary year. Interview Schedule for Categorical and Preliminary Applicants Interviews are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. They are held during these 3 weekend sessions: - November 2-3, 2012 - December 7-8, 2012 - January 4-5, 2013 Interview Process for Categorical and Preliminary Applicants Occasionally, we receive requests to schedule private interviews. Since all faculty in the Department of Surgery play a role in forming the rank list, it is an advantage to the applicant to attend one of the three scheduled interview dates, (see above). Therefore, we do not arrange interviews on days outside of our scheduled dates. Applicants begin the interview process on Friday with presentations by our faculty and by attending a tour of the VCU Medical Center. On Friday evening, the department hosts a reception where applicants have the opportunity to talk informally with our residents and faculty. Interviews are held on Saturday morning while applicants enjoy a continental breakfast with residents and faculty. Interviews are conducted by three faculty members as well as the program director or chairman. An informal luncheon will be held to provide candidates with an opportunity to meet again with faculty and current residents. The faculty meet after each interview session to rank candidates interviewed. After the three weekend interview sessions, faculty compile the final rank list for submission to the match. top of page

GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY How to Apply | Contact Us Eligibility Requirements Selection Process Current Residents    PGY 1 | PGY 2 | PGY 3    PGY 4 | PGY 5 | Research GenSurg Residents Web (GSW) Curriculum Resident Handbook 2011-13 (updated 8.9.12) Goals & Objectives Program Home   EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS M3 Clerkship M4 Electives RESIDENCY PROGRAMS:    General Surgery    Cardiothoracic Surgery    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery    Plastic & Reconstructive Surg    Urology FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS:    Burn (Evans-Haynes Center)    Trauma & Critical Care    MIS    Surgical Oncology    Transplantation    Vascular Surgery ADDITIONAL LINKS:    VCU Grad Med Ed Office    All About Richmond    VCU Medical Center

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last updated: 03/11/2013