General Surgery Residency Program
Ask Me Anything with Dr. David Spain
General Surgery Residency Program Director Dr. David Spain invited our Instagram Followers to ask him anything, and he does! From what he loves most about Stanford Surgery to when he last had hair, Dr. Spain offers candid responses to each question.
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Message from the Program Director
On behalf of the faculty of the Department of Surgery at Stanford. Thank you for your interest in our General Surgery Training Program.
We strive to provide an unparalleled opportunity for bright and highly motivated individuals to broadly acquire the skills, knowledge, clinical training and additional resources to become future leaders in surgery.
Training & Education
The first two years of the general surgery training program are specifically designed to develop the knowledge and skills required in the principal components of general surgery...
Resident Life
The residency experience is more than clinical time, conferences, and studying. Stanford has a long tradition of placing a priority on resident well-being, and from the program director to the faculty to the staff of the Graduate Medical Education Office, a strong support network exists to help the transition to a new and challenging stage in life.
How To Apply
Our program utilizes the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). If interested in applying, please coordinate with the Dean’s office at your medical school to submit your application materials via ERAS. Our application deadline is OCTOBER 1.