General Surgery Residency Program - How to Apply

How do I apply to the general surgery residency?

We accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

We review applications from September 1 through November 1 and participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Be sure to register with both ERAS and NRMP to be considered.

Our application process uses the latest research in selection science to help us identify applicants who will thrive here. We want to match with residents who will grow, succeed and contribute to our community.

If you’re selected as a high-potential candidate, we’ll invite you to complete a short, additional assessment through SelectWise. This tool helps us learn more about you and gives you a better sense of what it’s like to train in our program. Invitations will be sent by email to eligible applicants.
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General Surgery Residency Program - Alumni + Career Outcomes

Where our general surgery residency graduates go next

Our graduates continue their training and careers at top hospitals and programs across the country. See where they’ve gone—and what’s possible after residency at Tufts Medical Center.

Class of 2023

  • Augustus Gleason, MD – General Surgeon, US Navy
  • Joshua Bloom, MD – Plastics Fellowship, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • Tina (Tian) Moon, MD – Plastics Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Min Suk (Sam) Han, MD – Pediatric Surgery Fellowship, Hospital for Sick Children (Canada)

Class of 2022

  • Geoge Baison, MD – MIS Fellowship, Duke Raleigh Hospital
  • Eitan Neidich, MD – MIS Fellowship, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Mengdi Yao, MD – Vascular Surgery Fellowship, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Class of 2021

  • Danielle Detelich, MD – Trauma Fellowship, Wake Forest University
  • Krishna Patel, MD – Plastic Surgery Fellowship, University of Illinois, Chicago
  • Emily Palmquist, MD – Breast Oncology Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Class of 2020

  • Erin Fitzgerald, MD
  • Andrew Servais, MD – Vascular Surgery Fellowship, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  • Madeline Velez, MD – Surgical Critical Care & Trauma Surgery Fellowship, University of Miami

Class of 2019

  • Griffin Boll, MD – Vascular Surgery Fellowship, University of Vermont
  • Jacqueline Paolino, MD – MIS/Bariatric Fellowship, Lahey Hospital Medical Center
  • Marlieke Nussenbaum, MD – Burn Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University

Class of 2018

  • Michael Blea, MD – MIS/Bariatric Fellowship, St. Francis Hospital Medical Center
  • Brad Oriel, MD – Vascular Surgery Fellowship, Boston Medical Center
  • Sara Morrison, MD – MIS/Robotic Surgery Fellowship

Class of 2017

  • Plastic Surgery Fellowship – Tulane University
  • Colorectal Surgery Fellowship – Oregon Health & Science University
  • Private Practice – San Jose, CA

Class of 2016

  • Critical Care – Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery – Albany Medical Center
  • Private Practice – Victoria, TX

Class of 2015

  • Plastic Surgery – LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery – Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
  • Critical Care Surgery – Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University

Class of 2014

  • Trauma and Surgical Critical Care – University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital
  • Colorectal Surgery – Cleveland Clinic, Weston, FL
  • Private Practice – Penobscot, ME

Class of 2013

  • Thoracic Surgery – Massachusetts General Hospital
  • MIS Faculty – Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  • Private Practice – Baystate Medical Center

Class of 2012

  • Vascular Surgery – Tufts Medical Center
  • MPH / Hepatobiliary Fellowship – Washington University, St. Louis
  • Private Practice – Norwood, MA

Class of 2011

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery – University of California, San Francisco
  • Surgical Oncology – Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
  • Trauma/Critical Care – Massachusetts General Hospital

Class of 2010

  • Pediatric Surgery – The Ohio State University Medical Center
  • Transplant Surgery – Stanford University Medical Center
  • Trauma/Critical Care – University of Maryland, Shock Trauma

Class of 2009

  • Plastic Surgery – Lahey Clinic
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery – Tufts Medical Center
  • Surgical Critical Care – Yale New Haven Hospital

Class of 2008

  • Thoracic Surgery – Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  • Surgical Oncology – Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery – Tufts Medical Center

Class of 2007

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery – Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  • Colorectal Surgery – University of Minnesota Medical Center
  • Private Practice – Boston, MA

Class of 2006

  • Transplant Surgery – Indiana University Medical Center
  • Vascular Surgery – Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  • Breast Surgery – Columbia Presbyterian, NYC
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General Surgery Residency Program - Current Residents

Meet our diverse + talented general surgery residents

Our residents are a diverse and talented group united by a passion for surgery and patient care. They bring a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and interests to the program, enriching the learning environment for everyone. Throughout their training, residents take on increasing responsibility, mastering complex surgical techniques and developing leadership skills. They actively participate in research, quality improvement projects and community outreach, embodying the values of teamwork, professionalism and lifelong learning that define our program.

 
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General Surgery Residency Program - Our People

The team advancing surgical education: Faculty, residents + alumni

The strength of our General Surgery Residency lies in its dedicated faculty, leadership, residents and alumni, all deeply committed to excellence in surgical education and patient care.

Our teaching faculty includes nationally recognized surgeons and educators with expertise across diverse surgical specialties. They provide personalized mentorship, guiding residents through clinical training, research and career development.

Our leadership team, including the Program Director and Associate Program Directors, ensures the residency curriculum remains rigorous, current and aligned with evolving surgical standards. They maintain an open-door policy, fostering resident feedback and continuous program improvement.

Our residents are talented, diverse and driven individuals who contribute to the collaborative learning environment. They support one another through teamwork, shared goals and a commitment to excellence.

Our alumni network is active and engaged, with graduates practicing across the country in academic and community settings. Many alumni return as mentors and educators, helping sustain the culture of lifelong learning and professional growth.

Together, our community of faculty, residents and alumni creates a supportive, inclusive environment dedicated to training the next generation of surgical leaders.
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General Surgery Residency Program - Hospital Affiliations

General surgery residency, hospital affiliations + community rotations

Our General Surgery Residency collaborates with multiple community hospitals to offer residents a broad surgical experience with diverse patient populations and case types. These affiliations help trainees develop a well-rounded skill set through exposure to both high-volume academic and community-based care.

MelroseWakefield Hospital

Located just north of Boston, MelroseWakefield Hospital serves as a vital community healthcare center. Residents rotate here during their PGY-1, PGY-3 and PGY-4 years, gaining valuable experience in vascular and general surgery cases. This rotation offers increased autonomy and decision-making opportunities while fostering efficiency and teamwork within a multidisciplinary care model.

Lowell General Hospital

Lowell General Hospital offers residents additional exposure to community hospital surgery. Rotations here help trainees develop skills in a community setting with a diverse patient population, complementing their academic training.

Boston Children’s Hospital

To provide comprehensive pediatric surgical training, residents spend two months at Boston Children’s Hospital during their PGY-3 year. This busy, hands-on rotation gives trainees exposure to a wide range of pediatric surgical cases, enhancing their clinical and operative skills in specialized pediatric care.
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General Surgery Residency Program - Conferences

Sharpen your surgical skills with hands-on education + dynamic lectures

We offer a robust didactic program designed to deepen surgical knowledge, sharpen clinical skills and build professional confidence. Our goal is to prepare residents for success in both independent practice and post-residency training.

Each week includes 4 hours of strictly protected time for faculty-led lectures, seminars and resident-organized educational activities. Core competencies are embedded throughout the curriculum, including:

  • Patient care
  • Medical knowledge
  • Professionalism in healthcare
  • Systems-based practice
  • Practice-based learning
  • Interpersonal communication skills

Faculty-led learning

Our didactic program includes 4 hours of strictly protected time each week, dedicated to faculty-led lectures, senior resident–organized seminars and hands-on educational experiences.

We focus on the 6 core competencies of surgical education: patient care, medical knowledge, professionalism, systems-based practice, practice-based learning and interpersonal communication.

We also believe in developing the whole surgeon. Our integrated wellness curriculum helps residents find meaning in their work and build lifelong skills to support their well-being during and after residency.

Simulation and skills training

At Tufts Medical Center, simulation is a cornerstone of our surgical education. Residents complete both Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) and Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) training to meet board requirements. Simulation is built into our education time and includes hands-on practice with advanced tools like the da Vinci Robotic System. Faculty-led training labs offer direct experience with bowel and vascular anastomosis techniques.

Conferences and rounds

Regular conferences help residents prepare for board exams and real-world practice. These include Chairman’s Rounds, morbidity and mortality conferences and specialty-specific case reviews. The curriculum evolves each year based on resident feedback and faculty planning.

General Surgery Conference and Review Schedule 2023

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Building resilience + well-being

We’ve integrated a novel wellness curriculum into our education program. It focuses on helping residents find meaning in their work and build sustainable habits that support their well-being throughout residency and beyond.
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