• General Surgery
• Welcome from the
  Program Director
• Program Overview
• First Year
• Junior Resident (PGY-2, 3)
• Senior Resident (PGY-4, 5)
• Selection Criteria
• Faculty and Instruction
• Meet Our Residents
• Our First Year Residents
• Our Junior Residents (PGY-2,3)
• Our Senior Residents (PGY-4,5)
• Our Research Residents
• About Syracuse &
  Central New York
• Fellowships Secured by Our Past Chief Residents

First Year

In the first year of the residency program, the resident becomes involved in surgical diagnosis and in intensive pre- and postoperative care.

The resident also becomes increasingly knowledgeable in selecting appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The intern is the member of the team most responsible for the floor management of patients.

The major thrust of the first year is not operative experience on complex cases, although substantial operating room experience is obtained, especially at the community hospitals. Service is balanced with education.