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: Movie Nights, Wellness Retreats, and Community in OKC, Balance in Training.

Fellowship Success: Recent grads matched to 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 toward the end of October via the Thalamus Platform. Candidates will have 48 hours to respond. After this window expires, we will use our waitlist for rolling invitations and will continue to evaluate candidates through the last interview date.

2025-2026 Academic Year Interview dates:

Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Monday, November 10th, 2025
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Monday, December 8th, 2025
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

2nd Look Dates (in-person) :

Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Thursday, February 19th, 2026

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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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.