Innovative training that empowers a new way to provide patient care

Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center and the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at TCU offer a General Surgery Residency, a five-year program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). As a resident in our program, you'll gain robust procedural experience and comprehensive academic knowledge that will prepare you for any surgical career. In addition to your training in general surgery, we specialize in cardiothoracic, head and neck, urologic and transplant services.

We accept three general surgery residents per year.


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Our mission

The General Surgery residency program is committed to providing a comprehensive learning experience by properly training physicians to provide high-quality surgical care to a diverse community. Residents will be taught the values of respect, ethics, compassion, and professionalism. The program will provide residents with the opportunity to participate in hands-on learning, engage in both clinical and operative experiences, and be taught by dedicated faculty members to become well-qualified physicians.

The following program aims are guided by the mission statement of the Baylor All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth General Surgery Residency Program:

  1. Produce well-rounded and competent surgeons who possess the skills needed to excel in their surgical practice.
  2. Train physicians to become leaders and confident surgeons who uphold the highest moral standards of professionalism.
  3. Train faculty members to effectively serve as role models.
  4. Provide residents with a broad range of clinical and operative experiences to ensure they are well prepared for all aspects of general surgery.

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

Block schedule


The general surgery block schedule follows a monthly rotation for the first 3 years and a bimonthly rotation for the last 2 years.

PGY-1
  • Acute Care Surgery
  • Anesthesia
  • Breast & Reconstruction Surgery
  • Cardiothoracic
  • Hepatobiliary
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Orthopedic/Neurosurgery
  • Surgical ICU
  • Transplant
  • Trauma
  • Vascular


PGY-2
  • Acute Care Surgery
  • Breast & Reconstruction Surgery
  • Cardiothoracic
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Hepatobiliary
  • Head & Neck Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Pediatric
  • Surgical ICU
  • Urology
  • Vascular


PGY-3
  • Acute Care Surgery
  • Breast & Reconstruction Surgery
  • Cardiothoracic
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Endoscopic
  • Hepatobiliary
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Transplant
  • Trauma
  • Vascular


PGY-4
  • Acute Care Surgery
  • Breast & Reconstruction Surgery
  • Head & Neck Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery (1 month)
  • Elective


PGY-5
  • Acute Care Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Hepatobiliary
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Trauma
  • Vascular Surgery

Visiting facilities

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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.

We participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and abide by its policies.


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Application requirements

In order to be considered for the program, applicants must submit the following materials:

  • Transcript from medical school
  • Recent photo
  • USMLE scores* and/or COMLEX scores
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation

* Step 1 and Step 2 results are mandatory.

Please note: We are not currently accepting foreign medical graduates.

 

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

We are dedicated to providing quality healthcare to our community

Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth is a recognized leader in the areas of complex heart and vascular surgical care, oncology and head and neck surgical services, comprehensive women’s services and transplant surgery.

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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!

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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 Fort Worth

The City of Cowboys and Culture is the 13th-largest city in the United States. Fort Worth is known for Texas hospitality and a dozen remarkable districts full of culture and fun.

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Contact us

Wendy Schuerman
General Surgery Residency Coordinator

Phone: 817.922.4588
Email: Wendy.Schuerman@BSWHealth.org

Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center
1400 8th Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104

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