We aim to train and graduate well-rounded, balanced surgeons. As a resident, you receive a truly hands-on, operative experience. We receive feedback from fellowships about the superior operative skills our graduates bring with them.

Program Highlights

  • We promote whole person care both in our education and for our residents. Your health, career, finances, and family planning are all supported.
  • You have the opportunity to gain experience in diverse areas of study, including a pediatric hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center, county setting, and concierge medicine service line.
  • County and VA rotations provide you with more autonomy.
  • The university and VA are essentially next door to each other, with the county hospital just 7 miles away.
  • Overseas rotation opportunities in Haiti allow you to participate in service-based missions.
  • Your physical health is well-supported at the Drayson Center.

Program Components

portrait of Dr. Gulbrandsen
portrait of Dr. Gulbrandsen
“When I was deciding on a program I reached out to a few mentors and their advice was similar: go to a program that has a county hospital rotation and a VA rotation because of the increased autonomy compared to academic centers… the opportunity is a highlight for our program.”