Thank you for your interest in CAMC’s General Surgery Residency program. Our five-year program is designed to develop knowledgeable, skillful surgeons who provide compassionate care and are fully prepared for autonomous practice. We take pride in training residents who are equipped to enter broad-based general surgery practice or pursue competitive fellowship opportunities upon graduation.
We offer six categorical positions each year and one preliminary intern position. Applications are accepted exclusively through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and must include:
- CV
- MSPE
- Medical school transcript
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official board scores (USMLE and/or COMLEX)
- Personal statement
- ECFMG certification for international graduates
Of the three required letters of recommendation, at least two must be from the field of surgery. These may come from your home institution or from institutions where you completed away rotations. A Chair letter is not specifically required.
To promote transparency and improve the selection process, we outline the general criteria applicants must meet to be eligible for an interview:
- Submission of a complete ERAS application as described above
- For allopathic students: first-time pass on USMLE Step 1 and first-time pass on USMLE Step 2 with a minimum score of 235
- For osteopathic students: first-time pass on COMLEX Level 1 and first-time pass on COMLEX Level 2 with a minimum score of 440
- Eligibility for a J-1 visa for international medical graduates
Program leadership will begin reviewing applications on Sept. 23, 2026. The initial screening process will consider program signals, with preference given to applicants who signal CAMC. Applicants are encouraged to signal programs where they are most interested in interviewing, including their home institution and any institution where they completed an away rotation. Applicants who do not signal our program will be reviewed after the initial screening if additional candidates need to be considered. To be included in the initial screening, applicants should submit complete applications by September 30, 2026. Applicants who meet initial criteria will undergo a holistic review to identify individuals whose values align with those of our program.
The selection and interview committee includes the department chair, program director, associate program directors, two residents and the program coordinator. Candidates will meet with all committee members during their interview. For the 2027 Match, interviews will be offered both virtually and in person, following guidelines from the Association of Program Directors in Surgery.
No preference is given to candidates based on interview format. First round interview offers will be extended between Oct. 21 and Oct. 30, and invitations will correspond to available interview slots. Additional invitations may be issued only if an applicant declines or cancels their offer. Candidates will have a minimum of 72 hours to respond before the offer is released to another applicant. Once interview offers are sent, scheduling priority will be determined in the order in which candidates submit their requests.
Both virtual and in-person interviewees will receive an introduction to the program and community from resident and program leadership. Interviewees will learn about our facilities, educational opportunities at CAMC and the offerings of the surrounding communities. Each applicant will then participate in individual interviews. When not interviewing, applicants may engage with the Program Coordinator and current residents.
Virtual interviews will last approximately half a day, and candidates will be notified in advance whether their session will occur in the morning or the afternoon. We will make every effort to accommodate applicants from different time zones in their preferred portion of the day. In-person candidates will be offered breakfast and the opportunity to observe morning didactic conferences prior to beginning their interview sessions. If all virtual interview slots are filled but a candidate strongly desires a virtual interview, these may be offered in the afternoon of the in-person interview dates.
We strive to address all questions during the interview. If any remain unanswered, candidates are encouraged to contact the program coordinator afterward. We strongly discourage all other forms of post-interview communication, including calls or emails from mentors and thank-you cards, to reduce anxiety and unnecessary pressure. Applicants may send a thank-you note if they wish but should understand that the program director may not respond. We also strongly discourage “love letters” or letters of intent indicating ranking preferences. No post-interview communication will be considered in the formation of the final rank list.
