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The Department Of Surgery is committed to training future leaders in surgery in a collaborative and collegial environment. We attract the top 10% of applicants from around the United States and strive for an exciting and progressive environment that fosters the intellectual development of students, residents, and practicing physicians alike. We care about each individual in our program and see each resident as a valuable member of our surgical community. We focus on development of the whole surgeon, emphasizing intellect, surgical skills and humanity. Our program is designed to nurture and train each resident to achieve their full potential and career goals and to place graduates into top positions in fellowships, research and community practice. Our motto is: examine, critique, and change what needs to be changed, so that we keep the best of the ‘old school’ while redefining the ‘new school’ of surgical education in the 21st century.
The Division of Education is dedicated to developing surgical skills. Residents practice minimally invasive surgery techniques. Simulation models comprise some of many innovations being developed and employed in the department's surgical skills curriculum. In addition, Residency Director Dr. Karen Horvath aides residents in needle and suture technique; residents confer over charts.
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