On Friday evening, the department hosts a reception at a local hotel where applicants have the opportunity to visit informally with our residents and faculty. Interviews are held on Saturday morning. Applicants enjoy a continental breakfast with residents and faculty. Applicants will interview with three faculty members throughout the morning. An informal luncheon will be held to provide candidates with an opportunity to meet with faculty and current residents.
Applicants wrap up their interview weekend by meeting with the residents without faculty.
This gives applicants a real flavor for the program. The faculty meet to rank candidates interviewed. After the three weekend interview sessions, faculty compile the final rank list for submission to the match. Occasionally, we receive requests to schedule private interviews. Since all faculty of the Department of Surgery play a role in forming the rank list, it is an advantage to the applicant to attend the scheduled interview dates.