A pioneer in surgical education and training.
The Washington University General Surgery Residency was among the first surgical training programs in the country to begin reshaping a century-old model of teaching residents how to perform surgery. We’re still innovating today.
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Our approach to surgical training
Residents were traditionally taught under the “See One, Do One, Teach One” method: observe a surgery, replicate it with limited guidance, and, later, teach it. Almost 20 years ago, the Washington University residency introduced a skills and simulation lab that allowed trainees to learn some technical skills at their own pace. More recently, its educators have been at the forefront of these activities:
- Early specialization programs
- Flexibility in Surgical Training with more focused training in the resident’s surgical specialty of choice
- Training models incorporating more evaluation and feedback
- Involvement in national surgical curriculum development
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What is life in St. Louis really like?
Take an exclusive tour with Program Director Paul Wise, MD, and learn more about living in the Gateway City.
When looking at a surgical training program, you want one with an amazing depth and breadth of clinical experience, the flexibility to create customized training, and a “family” of faculty and co-trainees who make you feel like you belong. Our General Surgery Residency Program is all that and more!
Read the message from Program Director Paul E. Wise, MD
We support a diverse, inclusive and equitable training environment.
Fall 2023 Newsletter
In this issue:
- Welcome our new interns and get insight on their orientation activities!
- 2023 Chief Residents’ Graduation Banquet
- Meet Dr. Zachary Wanken
- Special recognitions and awards
- Resident life
And MORE!