How to Apply to the General Surgery Residency
2026-2027 Recruitment Season
General Surgery Residency Program
Our program’s commitment is to your safety and equity.
To achieve this:
- Applications will undergo a review of applicants’ experiences and attributes. Selection of applicants is based upon value-and mission-alignment.
- We will offer invitations only for the number of slots we have available.
- First round interview offers will be sent October 23 – November 1. Offers will occur on a rolling basis after this time.
- Applicants will have 48 hours to respond to an interview invitation.
- We request a 2-week cancellation notice if you are not able to attend your interview.
- All interviews will be virtual in AM and PM sessions. Program details with a schedule will be distributed in advance.
- All categorical and preliminary interviews will be conducted virtually.
- While we welcome communication after the interview, post-interview communication from applicants is not required and will not impact the rank list.
Institutional requirements related to applicant eligibility may be found at:
https://www.umassmed.edu/gme/future-residentsfellows/application-process/
Required documents include:
- Completed ERAS Application
- USMLE or COMLEX Transcript (first-time pass is required)
- Medical School transcript
- Personal statement
- ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
- Citizenship/Visa Status
- 3 letters of recommendation
All required documents must be submitted through ERAS and will not be accepted outside of ERAS. All applications will be accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service only (ERAS).
Categorical interviews will be:
- Friday, November 13th, 2026
- Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
- Friday, December 11th, 2026
- Thursday, December 17th, 2026
- Thursday, January 7th, 2027
Separate Preliminary PGY-1 and PGY-2 interviews will be offered.
The institution accepts a standardized personal statement but suggests that applicants consider discussing attributes that will help foster the applicant's competence and resilience.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Surgical Education Office at Candace.Scanlon@umassmed.edu or Jolie.Wilber1@umassmed.edu