The ability to reach these goals is made possible by our qualified faculty physicians. This readily accessible staff consists of 10 full-time and 28 voluntary members, plus 22 rotating faculty from the University of California at San Diego. There are no fellows in the residency program to diminish the case load of residents.
All residents work directly with faculty physicians while performing procedures.
Each specialty division has its own full-time teaching faculty and is integrated in the residency. Besides these specific divisions, the resident is exposed to many other subspecialties while pursuing educational opportunities in six affiliated hospitals. This unique program combines a high level of teaching and supervision, plus flexibility in meeting the educational needs of the individual resident, with a focus on clinical surgical excellence. Problem-based learning in seminars, conferences and participation in research are used as supplementary educational tools. We emphasize progressive responsibility through a minimum of five years of training.