General Surgery Residency Program at UPMC in Central Pa.

UPMC in central Pa.'s five-year General Surgery Residency Program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), will provide you with a broad range of surgical opportunities.

Our program will prepare you for your surgical career and certification by the American Board of Surgery.

Located in the heart of Central Pennsylvania, UPMC in central Pa.'s program offers expert faculty and strong didactic activities to help you develop your surgical skills and grow as a physician.

Application Requirements

To apply for the General Surgery Residency Program, you must meet a number of requirements, including:

• You must have graduated from a medical school recognized by the State Board of Medicine for Pennsylvania within the past five years
• You must have passed your USMLE exams on your first attempt
• You must have passed your Comlex exam on your first attempt 
• You must have at least one year of medical experience in the United States (does not include research)
• You must be registered and certified by ECFMG and present a copy of a valid certificate
• You must have adequate communication skills
• You must demonstrate high ethical and professional standards
• You must successfully complete an interview with faculty of the UPMC in central Pa. General Surgery Residency Program
• You must qualify for a Pennsylvania training license
• You must have 3 letters of recommendation

Applications will be accepted through ERAS only- email and fax applications will not be accepted. Interviews begin in October each year. The program does not sponsor any visas.

Our Providers

• W. Kurtis Childers, DO
  Program Director
• Robert Carman, DO
  Associate Program Director

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Program Aims

Our program aims to provide the residents with the proper environment, educational support and direction to be capable, competent and independent General Surgeons.

Our program aims to have our residents pass the qualifying and certifying exams of the ABS as well as compete successfully for postgraduate surgical fellowships.

Our program aims to mirror our institution's mission, which is maintaining and improving the health and quality of life for all people of Central Pennsylvania.

Our program aims to provide the opportunities for clinical research.

Additional Information

• Resident & Fellow Salary & Benefits
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• Living & working in central pa

Contact Us

If you have additional questions about the program or the application process, please contact:

Jo Ann Ross
Residency Senior Department Manager
Department of Surgery
UPMC Central PA

Brady Hall, Ninth Floor
205 South Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104

Phone: 717-231-8755
Fax: 717-231-8756
rossj14@upmc.edu

Gretta Culbreth
Residency Department Manager
Department of Surgery

Brady Hall, Ninth Floor
205 South Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104

Phone: 717-231-8775
culbrethg2@upmc.edu

Jodi Foster
General Surgery Clerkship Coordinator/ Skills Lab Admin Assistant

Brady Hall, Ninth Floor
205 South Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104

fosterj12@upmc.edu

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