General Surgery Residency Program

Train. Innovate. Lead. Right here in Oklahoma City!

100 % Board Pass Rate (over the last 5 years)

6 Categorical Positions + 1 Rural Track Categorical Position (per year)

300+ Chief Cases / 1000+ Operations (avg.)

Resident Wellness: Promoting balance, connection, and community through program-sponsored activities, including movie nights, TopGolf, volleyball teams, and wellness retreats, as well as resident-organized gatherings and outings throughout Oklahoma City.

Fellowship Success: Recent grads matched to Trauma/Critical Care, Surgical Oncology, Colon & Rectal, Surgical Critical Care,HPB, Plastics and Cardio/Thoracic programs across the country.

The General Surgery Residency Program at the College of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Campus, offers six categorical general surgery positions and one categorical-rural track position each academic year. All residents are selected through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

On average, chief residents perform more than 300+ major procedures in their final year. Prior to chief year, residents perform an average of 1000 operations and serve as the first assistant on an additional 200-300 procedures, spanning virtually all operations in general surgery plus numerous bedside procedures critical to patient care.

Interview Invitations & Process:

Our initial interview invitations will be sent mid-October via Thalamus Platform. Candidates will have 48 hours to respond. After this window expires, we will use our wait list for rolling invitations and will continue to evaluate candidates through the last interview date.

2026-2027 Academic Year Interview dates:

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Monday, January 11, 2027
Friday, January 22, 2027

2nd Look Dates (in-person) :

Friday, February 5, 2027
Friday, February 19, 2027

How to Apply:

We only accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Detailed information on eligibility and other helpful information about our program can be found here. Learn more about our campus and the Oklahoma City area in the sections tabs and the video that follows:

Any questions or comments may be emailed to our Education Program Coordinators.

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Additional interview dates may be added as needed. Please check back for updates.

Our Mission and Aims

OU General Surgery Residency's mission is to train compassionate, skilled surgeons prepared to lead in diverse practice settings through patient-centered care, reflecting OU’s commitment to advancing health for all Oklahomans and beyond.

Through a robust curriculum spanning tertiary, community, and rural practice, we aim to equip residents with the skills to excel as clinicians, educators, and leaders. Professional development of individual learners though mentorship, access to research opportunities, engagement with hospital committees, and exposure to a variety of practice models is a core aim for this program. In alignment with The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, we strive to foster inquiry, collegiality, and service that advances health for the people of Oklahoma.