Application

We strictly follow all the guidelines of the National Residency Matching Program. The MGH Residency program does not take applicants outside of the match. Only applications completed in the entirety are considered. Each completed application must contain detailed curriculum vitae, medical school transcript, personal letter, and three letters of recommendation.

We do not discriminate against sex, age, or race. Each applicant is viewed as an individual, with the best fit of our program. We look for evidence of Scholarship, Academic Excellence, Commitment to the field of Surgery, with special attention to kindness and excellence of patient Care, altruism, professionalism, and extracurricular activities are specifically looked for.

We interview approximately 125 candidates for the General Surgery Program each year, from over 1000 well qualified applicants. Interviews are offered in four sessions, starting from October to mid January. The format for the day of interview begins with an hour long orientation to the Program by Dr. Vijay Maker and key faculty members from each institution. Following the session, each candidate will be interviewed by three faculty members on an individual basis for 15 - 20 minutes. At times, the may include discussion of some case scenarios. This session concluded with meeting with Residents in the program who are also available throughout the interview process and a tour of the hospital as well as lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Dress code for this event is usually business attire.

More detailed information will be provided to you by our Program Administrator, Helen Cereceda prior to the interview times. You are more than welcome to keep in touch with her.