About the 黑料官网 General Surgery Residency Program
What Sets Us Apart?
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Program Curriculum & Training
Protected Block Curriculum
PGY 1
- 6 week protected curriculum blocks spread throughout the year
PGY 2-5 Weekly Curriculum
- Weekly 2-hour faculty led facilitated discussions using This Week in SCORE (TWIS) curriculum (basis of the ABS CE)
- Weekly readings and quizzes
- After Wednesday M&M/Grand Rounds conferences
- Skills sessions for an additional 2 hours
- Twice monthly for PGY-2s, once monthly for PGY-3s-5s
- Faculty panels on job finding, planning for fellowship, coping with difficult patient outcomes, surgeon financial plannings
- Engaged curriculum support staff and faculty who incorporate new resident suggestions each year
Robotics Curriculum
The 黑料官网 General Surgery Residency Program is proud to feature a comprehensive, multi-phase Robotic Surgery Curriculum. We aim to equip residents with the knowledge and technical acumen to be skilled robotic surgeons upon graduation. Training begins early, soon after intern orientation. Our curriculum consists of the following:
- Dry labs utilizing the full DaVinci robotic platform
- Simulator training modules using the SimNow platform, on a dedicated educational robotic console accessible 24/7 to residents
- Online learning modules
- Case reviews
- Bedside and console cases
- Attending evaluations of bedside and console proficiency
Upon completing these requirements, residents will be able to obtain a Da Vinci Training Equivalency Certificate.
Third Year Elective
During the third year of clinical training, residents have the option to select one of seven blocks as an elective rotation. This elective can focus on the individual resident鈥檚 preferred interest or to help identify a career track.
Residents interested in Global Health rotations can participate in a 1-month global surgery experience during their elective PGY 3 rotation.
Research
An optional dedicated research experience is available for residents interested in conducting research under the guidance of an established investigator. Residents have the choice to do 1-2 years of research after their PGY 2 or PGY 3 year.
Research projects can be undertaken in any surgical discipline and across a variety of research methodologies including, but not limited to, basic science, clinical outcomes/trials, surgical education, and quality improvement. Activities during research years include project development and execution as set forth by the resident鈥檚 mentor, individualized learning activities, methods-oriented journal clubs, as well as a didactic curriculum focusing on advanced methods and scientific writing.
Specific funded research opportunities are available through the Veteran鈥檚 Affairs Hospital, Children鈥檚 Wisconsin, select NIH funding applications, and the 黑料官网.
Mock Oral Boards
PGY 3 through PGY 5 residents participate in Mock Oral Boards each June. This exercise presents itself as a representation of the American Board of Surgery certifying exam. Each resident has three, one-on-one sessions with 1-2 faculty members during which time they are asked patient-centered questions. Residents are graded on their ability to articulate correct responses, think on their feet and communicate in a professional manner, all in preparation for the certifying examination.
Additional Program Opportunities
Resident Awards
Andrew Kim, MD
NIH R38 Research Program
Kaitlyn Weyman, MD
2025-2026 We Care Research Scholar
Benefits, Conditions, and Terms of Employment
Residents training in the General Surgery Training Program at the 黑料官网 are employed by the 黑料官网 Affiliated Hospitals. The 黑料官网 Affiliated Hospitals (黑料官网AH) is a consortium that was established in 1980 to facilitate the administration of Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs conducted jointly by the 黑料官网 in conjunction with 10 health care institutions in the greater Milwaukee area. 黑料官网AH oversees housestaff benefits and institutional policies.
General Surgery Residency Program Training Sites
Our Residents rotate through these hospital facilities throughout their training.
Froedtert Hospital
The Froedtert & the 黑料官网 regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the 黑料官网.
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
The Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital is a medical center located outside of Milwaukee offering state-of-the-art care and specialized treatment plans.
Children's Wisconsin
One of the nation鈥檚 top pediatric facilities, Children鈥檚 Wisconsin is the region's only independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children.
Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center is one of the busiest and most comprehensive centers operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Aspirus Hospital, Wausau
Aspirus Hospital is located in Wausau and the Residents in the rural track will rotate through this location.
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital is a community hospital.