General Surgery Residency

This is where future medical leaders are created

Our General Surgery Residency Program graduates achieve prominence and success in community practice and major academic institutions alike. Our resident physicians serve as integral members of our surgical teams, delivering state-of-the-art patient care, teaching medical students and contributing to innovations in medicine through translational and clinical research. Through a broad range of conferences, clinical experiences and leadership training opportunities, you will learn to function as a well-qualified, independent specialist in today’s dynamic healthcare environment.

The Office of Graduate Medical Education and the Department of Surgery are proud to share that our residency program is considered the No. 6 program in the nation for surgery training, according to Doximity’s 2025-2026 Residency Navigator. This standing is based upon a national poll conducted by Doximity assessing the reputation of accredited residency programs among certified physicians.

Program director welcome

Welcome to The Ohio State University General Surgery Residency! We are so incredibly proud of the program we have built, and the residents we have the privilege to train here in Columbus. Our goal is simple and intentional: To develop outstanding surgeons who are technically skilled, clinically thoughtful, and ready to lead.

At Ohio State, residents train in a high-volume, academically rigorous environment with broad exposure across both core general surgery and advanced subspecialties. Just as importantly, we are deliberate in how we train. From early simulation and technical skills development to progressive operative autonomy and real-time feedback, our curriculum is designed to ensure that residents are not only exposed to surgery, but truly prepared to perform it with confidence.

We are deeply committed to supporting the full development of our residents. With dedicated research time and support, strong mentorship across every discipline of general surgery, and unique leadership and professional development opportunities, we prepare our trainees for a wide range of careers and future leadership roles in surgery.

However, what truly sets our program apart is our people. Our faculty are passionate educators, our residents are collaborative and supportive, and our leadership is engaged and responsive. It is important to us that we listen, adapt, and are constantly working to improve the training experience.

We are so proud of the surgeons who we train and the community we have around us. We are excited to share our program with you and hope you will consider joining our team!