Search research articles

Related Concept Videos

Kidney Transplant II: Surgical Procedure

Kidney Transplant II: Surgical Procedure

Preoperative ManagementThe primary goals of preoperative management in kidney transplantation are to optimize the patient’s metabolic state and prepare them for surgery through diet adjustments, necessary dialysis, and tailored medical treatment. This phase also involves comprehensive infection screening and patient education about the surgical procedure and postoperative care to improve outcomes and adherence.Medical ManagementA comprehensive evaluation is required for both the living...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Rural surgery.

Current problems in surgery·2022

Same author

The PASS Course: Practical Anatomy and Surgical Skills Course as a Pragmatic Primer for Senior Medical Students Pursuing Surgical Residency.

The American surgeon·2021

Same author

Penetrating trauma to the neck: Using your vascular toolkit.

The journal of trauma and acute care surgery·2021

Same author

Lacking Advanced Degrees are not a Barrier to Entry into Academic Surgery Leadership.

The Journal of surgical research·2021

Same author

Technical Approach to Laparoscopic Examination of the Small Bowel in Gallstone Ileus.

Case reports in surgery·2020

Same author

Optimal Resources for Rural Surgery.

The American surgeon·2020

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 14, 2025

Utilizing a 3D Printed Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication Model to Shorten a Resident's Learning Curve

Utilizing a 3D Printed Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication Model to Shorten a Resident's Learning Curve

Published on: August 15, 2025

Mastering the Match: Recruiting a Successful Surgery Resident.

Lauren M Dudas¹, Uzer S Khan², David C Borgstrom¹

¹Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, West Virginia University, 1 Medical Center Drive, PO Box 9238, Morgantown, WV 26506 USA.

Current Surgery Reports

|November 3, 2021

Summary

Attracting successful general surgery residents requires defining key attributes and leveraging program websites and social media. Programs should align recruitment with resident career goals and highlight strengths to ensure a good fit.

Keywords:

Attrition Residency applicant Residency interview Residency match Resident selection criteria

More Related Videos

Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction

Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction

Published on: March 24, 2023

Emergency Undocking in Robotic Surgery: A Simulation Curriculum

Emergency Undocking in Robotic Surgery: A Simulation Curriculum

Published on: May 20, 2018

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 14, 2025

Utilizing a 3D Printed Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication Model to Shorten a Resident's Learning Curve

Utilizing a 3D Printed Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication Model to Shorten a Resident's Learning Curve

Published on: August 15, 2025

Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction

Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction

Published on: March 24, 2023

Emergency Undocking in Robotic Surgery: A Simulation Curriculum

Emergency Undocking in Robotic Surgery: A Simulation Curriculum

Published on: May 20, 2018

Area of Science:

Medical Education
Surgical Training
Residency Recruitment

Background:

General surgery residency aims to cultivate competent surgeons proficient in clinical and procedural skills.
Successful recruitment identifies candidates capable of passing board examinations and excelling in residency.

Purpose of the Study:

To define the characteristics of a "successful resident" in general surgery.
To identify effective strategies for attracting high-caliber residents to surgical training programs.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature and best practices in residency recruitment.
Analysis of factors influencing applicant decision-making and program evaluation.

Main Results:

Applicants prioritize programs that ensure career preparation, with resident life and faculty relationships also influencing rankings.
Program websites are primary resources, but social media increasingly impacts applicant perception.
Pre-interview interactions and social media effectively reveal subjective program qualities.

Conclusions:

Programs must identify desirable applicant traits and maintain updated websites detailing expectations and strengths.
Optimizing screening and interviews to match resident goals with program opportunities is crucial.
Strategic use of social media with frequent, relevant posts enhances program visibility and applicant engagement.