Comprehensive general surgery residency training at Tufts Medical Center with supportive faculty

The General Surgery Residency at Tufts Medical Center offers a dynamic, hands-on training experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a 5-year ACGME-accredited program, Tufts Medical Center is committed to developing skilled, compassionate surgeons ready for diverse surgical careers. Residents train in a high-volume setting, gaining experience with a wide range of cases—from routine surgeries to complex trauma and advanced minimally invasive procedures.

Our graduates consistently match into competitive fellowships across specialties like plastic surgery, pediatric surgery, surgical oncology and minimally invasive surgery. Others enter clinical practice well prepared to lead in a variety of settings. Residents are encouraged to participate in research alongside faculty experts, with access to cutting-edge simulation labs and opportunities for presentations and publications, building a foundation in surgical science and innovation.

Culture + education

At Tufts Medical Center, residents are integral members of a close-knit team where strong mentorship and collaboration are core values. The small program size fosters close relationships between faculty and trainees, supporting both professional growth and personal wellness. We prioritize resident wellbeing through mental health resources, mentorship and initiatives that promote work-life balance throughout training.

Residents rotate through specialized services at our Level I trauma center and affiliated community hospitals, benefiting from interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on simulation-based training. Tufts Medical Center is also dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that values diversity and cultural competence, reflecting our commitment to equity in surgical care and education.

Our commitment to your academic success

Our program offers a highly structured academic curriculum designed to help residents excel no matter their career goals. Weekly didactics follow the Surgical Council on Resident Education (SCORE) curriculum, contributing to our history of high board passage rates on both the written and oral American Board of Surgery exams.

Simulation is a cornerstone of our education, featuring advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery labs that help residents build confidence and technical skill.

Many residents pursue research fellowships at Tufts Medical Center or leading Boston institutions like Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. Others take this time to earn advanced degrees such as a Master of Public Health.

Our graduates consistently secure competitive fellowships and go on to serve as surgical attendings at top academic medical centers nationwide.

General Surgery Residency at Tufts Medical Center: Hands-on training with strong mentorship + fellowship success

The General Surgery Residency at Tufts Medical Center offers comprehensive, hands-on training in a supportive, high-acuity environment. As a 5-year ACGME-accredited program, it prepares residents to become skilled, confident surgeons through a balance of operative experience, academic learning and mentorship. Residents care for a diverse and complex patient population across both academic and community sites, including MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lowell General Hospital.

The program is known for its strong sense of camaraderie, personalized mentorship and consistent board success. Residents benefit from early and progressive operative responsibility, a wide range of surgical subspecialties and protected time for didactics and simulation-based training. Many graduates match into competitive fellowships, while others go directly into successful clinical practice.

Whether residents are scrubbing into complex cases, rotating through the SICU or participating in research and academic conferences, they’re part of a tight-knit team that values both excellence and support.

Program highlights:

• 5-year ACGME-accredited categorical program
• High-volume surgical experience in Boston and surrounding communities
• Robust curriculum with weekly didactics and simulation training
• Fellowship placements in top programs nationwide
• Small, collegial program with strong resident-faculty relationships