Surgery

PGY-5

Fifth Year Residents:

This is considered the final clinical year, and residents are designated as chief residents. One of the chief residents is also elected by the residents and with the approval of the program director as administrative chief resident. The chief residents work more independently and rotate through twelve months of general surgery (four services, each of three months duration). The residents at this level are expected to show maturity in patient management, clinical decisions, and surgical procedures, and leadership in clinical skills.

Fifth Year Resident Educational Objectives:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to assume complete responsibility for the management of the surgical patient, including mastery of the fundamental components of surgery as defined by the American Board of Surgery.