General Surgery Residency

General Surgery Residency

Our General Surgery Residency program provides extensive clinical training in both elective and emergency surgery, focusing on advanced techniques and patient-centered care. Residents gain hands-on experience in abdominal surgery, trauma care, vascular surgery, and oncology, preparing them for a successful career as skilled surgeons in diverse healthcare settings.

Curriculum

Our surgical residents will be exposed early to the operating room with the advantage of not competing with fellows or chief residents for surgery. General surgery residents participate in a comprehensive didactic program and experience broad range of pathology. They will also be able to experience simulation training in our new SIM lab. 

PGY-1

• 12 weeks General Surgery
• 4 weeks Medical Intensive Care Unit
• 16 weeks General Surgery/Vascular
• 8 weeks General Surgery/ Thoracic
• 4 weeks Urology/Wound Care
• 4 weeks Trama Acute Care Service
• 4 weeks Surgical Oncology

PGY-2

• 8 weeks General Surgery
• 12 weeks General Surgery/Vascular
• 12 weeks General Surgery/ Thoracic
• 8 weeks Night Float
• 8 weeks Trama Acute Care Service
• 4 weeks Surgical Oncology

PGY-3

• 8 weeks General Surgery
• 4 weeks General Surgery/Vascular
• 12 weeks General Surgery/ Thoracic
• 8 weeks Pediatric Surgery
• 4 weeks Trama Acute Care Service
• 4 weeks Surgical Oncology
• 4 weeks Cardiothoracic Surgery
• 4 weeks Research
• 4 weeks Night Float

PGY-4

• 8 weeks General Surgery
• 12 weeks General Surgery/Vascular
• 12 weeks General Surgery/Thoracic
• 4 weeks Elective
• 4 weeks Night Float
• 4 weeks Transplant
• 4 weeks Trauma Acute Care Services
• 4 weeks Surgical Oncology

PGY-5

• 12 weeks General Surgery
• 16 weeks General Surgery/Vascular
• 16 weeks General Surgery/ Thoracic
• 8 weeks Hepatobiliary/Oncology

Requirements and How to Apply

How to Apply

Applications are coordinated though the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Students may begin the ERAS application in July, and our residency will begin receiving completed applications in September each year. More information and applications may be found on the ERAS website and searching for the Bayhealth General Surgery Residency.

It is important that you only apply for our residency program through the ERAS website. We cannot accept applications via email. Doing so could be cause for a potential match violation. Please visit the National Resident Matching Program website to learn more about professionalism in matching.

International medical school graduates should look for special instructions or contact the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates directly at 215-386-5900. 

Audition Rotations

If you are interested in completing a general surgery sub-Internship at Bayhealth, please apply through VSLO. We will begin accepting applications on March 1. 

2025-2026 NRMP Match Information

Bayhealth does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. In addition, the Bayhealth General Surgery Residency Program does not discriminate on the basis of US work authorization.

All qualified applicants will be interviewed virtually between Oct & Jan.

Interviews will be offered after a complete holistic application review of the following criteria:

• Review of test results
• 2 Letters of Recommendations
• Personal Statement
• Research Experience
• Volunteer Experience
• Review of MSPE
• ECFMG Certified or eligible if applicable
• Currently enrolled in medical school or within 2 years of graduation

For additional information regarding selection and employment eligibility, drug screening, visa sponsorship, etc., please see our Resident Recruitment and Selection Policy.

Salaries

Bayhealth offers its residents numerous benefits ranging from free parking to affordable health insurance for the resident and dependents.

• PGY-1 $65,000
• PGY-2 $67,000
• PGY-3 $69,000
• PGY-4 $71,000
• PGY-5 $73,000

Starting in July 2025