By the end of training, our general surgery residents perform more than 1,200 surgical procedures

The General Surgery Residency at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Our five-year program provides residents with extensive experience in both common and unusual cases, including: surgical oncology, endoscopy, minimally invasive, hepatobiliary, trauma and acute care, vascular, transplant, colorectal, breast and general surgery.

Baylor Dallas is one of the most active reference hospitals in the nation. In 56 operating rooms there are more than 20,000 surgical procedures performed annually. Baylor Dallas manages an estimated 20 to 30 percent of all major trauma cases in Dallas and is a Level I Trauma Center. The emergency department sees more than 120,000 cases per year.

We accept ten categorical general surgery residents and two pre-specialty positions each year.

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As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White serves 41 counties through 53 hospitals, more than 1,300 access points, more than 7,100 active physicians, more than 59,000 team members and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.

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Curriculum

Rotations

Rotations are conducted in six-week blocks.



PGY 1
  • Trauma (6 weeks)
  • Emergency surgery ( 6 weeks)
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (6 weeks)
  • John Peter Smith (24 weeks)
  • Transplant (6 weeks)
  • Hepatobiliary (4 weeks)
  • Palliative care (2 weeks)
  • Cook Children's (6 weeks)


PGY 2
  • Trauma (6 weeks)
  • Emergency General Surgery (6 weeks)
  • John Peter Smith (12 weeks)
  • John Peter Smith ICU (6 weeks)
  • John Peter Smith precall operative (6 weeks)
  • Colorectal surgery (6 weeks)
  • Waxahachie ( 6 weeks)
  • Vascular (6 weeks)


PGY 3
  • Emergency General Surgery (6 weeks)
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (6 weeks)
  • Waxahachie (6 weeks)
  • Hepatobiliary/Surgical Oncology (6 weeks)
  • John Peter Smith (12 weeks)
  • Transplant (6 weeks)
  • Surgical ICU (6 weeks)
  • Vascular (6 weeks)


PGY 4
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (6 weeks)
  • Hepatobillary/Surgical Oncology (6 weeks)
  • Waxahachie (6 weeks)
  • Trauma (6 weeks)
  • John Petre Smith (6 weeks)
  • Cooks Children's (6 weeks)
  • Cardio Thoracic (6 weeks)
  • Vascular (6 weeks)
  • Colon Rectal Surgery (6 weeks)


PGY 5
  • Hepatobiliary/Surgical Oncology (12 weeks)
  • John Peter Smith (24 weeks)
  • John Peter Smith precall operative(6 weeks)
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (6 weeks)
  • Waxahachie (6 weeks)


CT 4/3
  • 1st 6 months PGY4 at Baylor University Medical Center
  • 2nd 6 months PGY5 at Baylor University Medical Center


PGY1 monthly surgical leadership seminars
  • Seminar 1: Defining Leadership
  • Seminar 2: Communication and Conflict
  • Seminar 3: People Skills: Warmth, Resilience, Presence, Openness, Styles of Relating and Optimism
  • Seminar 4: Changing Culture: Strategic Thinking, Coaching and Effective Teaching
  • Seminar 5: Who We Are: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Seminar 6: How to do It: The Thoughtful Leader
  • Seminar 7: What’s My Potential?: The Spectrum of Leadership 
PGY2-PGY5 seminars

These seminars are designed to further develop insight using discussions based on selected readings and focused topics.

Surgical Palliative Care

Surgical Palliative Care is an important part of surgical training that has not routinely been a part of surgical training programs. We have instituted a Surgical Palliative Care/Ethics program. 

  • Every fifth Friday is dedicated to Surgical Palliative care and Ethics discussions based on recent patients on one of the surgery services 
  • Every PGY 1 will spend two weeks on the Palliative Care Service 

Hospital Leadership Committees

It is important to learn how the hospital works. Residents will have protected time to participate in hospital committees. You have the option to stay with a committee long term or change yearly to gain a broad exposure. A partial list of committees is below. If you have a particular interest we will help you find the appropriate committee. 

  • Surgical Services Council
  • Clinical Performance Committee
  • Best Care Committee
  • ICU Practice council
  • Surgery Peer Review
  • GME committee
  • Operational Efficiency Committee
  • OR Utilization Committee 
  • Trauma Performance Improvement 

Our commitment to our Medical Education community

Baylor University Medical Center, Graduate Medical Education (GME) is committed to passionately promoting a training environment where all feel welcomed and valued. A culture of belonging fosters innovation and is a catalyst for building dynamic teams that serve our communities.

Learn more about our community engagement initiatives

How to apply

We use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to electronically accept residency applications, letters of recommendations, dean’s letters, transcripts and other credentials directly from your medical school.

Visit ERAS® to apply now



Interviews

Your interview experience will include an overview by Dr. Goldstein, Program Director, formal interviews with attending surgeons and a fourth-year resident, as well as dedicated time to meet our residents. Interviews will be conducted virtually for the current application cycle.

Application requirements

Eligible candidates should provide:

  • Dean's letter from medical school
  • Minimum of three letters of recommendation
  • Photograph
  • Medical school transcripts
  • USMLE or COMLEX transcripts (Step I results are mandatory; Step II results are desirable)

Learn more about Baylor Scott & White's housestaff appointment eligibility, including guidelines for international medical graduates.

Medical student opportunities

Elective rotations are available to fourth-year medical students that are interested in pursuing a residency at Baylor University Medical Center. Interested allopathic students from accredited institutions may apply through the AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities application service (VSLO).

Four-week visiting elective rotations may be offered from July through January. Students can begin viewing the courses and dates being offered, prerequisites, and institutional requirements at VSLO starting in March. Applications will be accepted starting April 1.

About our Undergraduate Medical Education program  Visit VSLO® to apply now

Faculty and residents

Our dedicated faculty, with diverse expertise and a passion for teaching, offers invaluable mentorship and our talented residents bring enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to patient care. Together, they create a supportive community committed to excellence in medical education and compassionate care.

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare!

Train at a nationally recognized major teaching hospital

Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is a major patient care, teaching and research center providing quaternary care to Dallas, the Southwest region and patients seeking specialized care from around the world.

About our Dallas hospital
About our Dallas campus

Working at Baylor Scott & White Health

Stipend and benefits

In addition to competitive stipends, we offer our residents a full menu of employee benefits. We help offset the cost of many of these benefits; others are options you can choose to pay for yourself.

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Well-being resources

This time in your professional career can be extremely challenging. As a Baylor Scott & White graduate medical trainee, there are a variety of resources available to you, ensuring you get the most out of your educational experience.

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Life in Dallas

Dallas provides access to metropolitan entertainment and culture while maintaining the lowest cost of living among the top 10 largest U.S. cities.

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Contact us

Wendy Shelley
Program Administrator

Email: Wendy.Shelley@BSWHealth.org
Verification Requests: BUMCGMEVerifications@BSWHealth.org

Baylor University Medical Center
 Roberts Hospital
3500 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246

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