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Residents in the Integrated Community and Rural Surgery Residency in an operating room

Graduate medical education in surgery specialties at Mayo Clinic

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Overview

The Integrated Community and Rural Surgery Residency is a five-year program that combines the academic excellence of Mayo Clinic residency with a robust community and rural surgical experience within Mayo Clinic Health System.

An emphasis on surgical breadth within general surgery and surgical subspecialties allows a qualified candidate to confidently practice in a community, rural, or international setting after the successful completion of the residency.

We have a lot to offer and are looking for motivated, driven students who want to help build a program with incredible resources.

Accreditation

The Integrated Community and Rural Surgery Residency at Mayo Clinic Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Certification

Every resident who successfully completes the Integrated Community and Rural Surgery Residency is eligible for certification through the American Board of Surgery (ABS).

Program history

The Integrated Community and Rural Surgery Residency began in 2015. One trainee has completed this program annually.

Residents in the Integrated Community and Rural Surgery Residency in an operating room

Your training experience

As a resident at Mayo Clinic, you'll have access to robust clinical, educational, and research resources. You'll find support both inside and outside of the campus to promote physical and mental wellness and ensure your work/life balance.

Frequently asked questions (and answers)

We receive more than 1,700 applications each year. Greater than half are for preliminary surgery.

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