The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita General Surgery Residency Program aims to train residents to become highly competent, board-certified general surgeons who are fully prepared to enter private practice or pursue fellowship training. This goal is achieved through a progressively graded curriculum of study and clinical experience, guided and supervised by experienced faculty. Residents advance through increasing levels of responsibility, ultimately managing complete patient care at the senior/chief level.

Our educational objectives include:

• Using sound judgment to guide surgical decision-making based on a strong ethical foundation.
• Managing surgical disorders grounded in thorough knowledge of basic and clinical sciences.
• Attaining and refining surgical skills essential to becoming a competent surgeon.
• Communicating effectively with patients and their families about life-altering decisions.
• Respecting the cultural and religious needs of patients in relation to their surgical care.
• Collaborating effectively with colleagues and other health care professionals.
• Teaching and discussing surgical topics with colleagues, residents, medical students and other health care providers.
• Educating patients and their families about their health needs.
• Providing cost-effective care to surgical patients and families within the community.
• Valuing lifelong learning as essential to maintaining surgical knowledge and skills.