As you explore options for your general surgery residency, we invite you to consider the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita. Our five-year ACGME accredited program is designed to deliver comprehensive, hands-on training that prepares resident physicians for successful surgical practice in both urban and rural settings, as well as for highly competitive fellowships.
Our graduates have gone on to train in diverse specialties including cardiothoracic, colorectal, surgical oncology, and vascular surgery as well as critical care and trauma. With a strong focus on early operative exposure, progressive responsibility, academic development and research, our program provides the ideal foundation for a dynamic and fulfilling surgical career.
Training in our program is centered around three major hospitals, all conveniently located within a 5-mile radius:
In addition to these sites, residents gain valuable experience in ambulatory surgery centers, hospital-based clinics and private practice settings. The University of Kansas Medical Center at the Kansas City campus offers our second-year residents with exposure to transplant surgery and the specialized care of transplant patients.
Wichita, the largest city in Kansas, serves as a regional referral hub not only for Kansas but also for parts of neighboring states. Nearly all major surgical specialties are represented here, including breast, burn cardiothoracic, colorectal, gynecologic, pediatric, vascular and urologic surgery. Within General Surgery, residents receive experience in core areas such as trauma, endocrine and gastrointestinal surgery. Residents also gain considerable experience in endoscopy, laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Most importantly, Wichita does not have competing surgical fellowships, ensuring residents have maximum access to operative cases and clinical experience throughout training.
We encourage you to take a closer look at what our program has to offer and how it can help shape your future in surgery.