Education is at the foundation of our mission at the Department of Surgery. Education activities of the faculty and Department encompass our teaching of medical students and mentoring of residents and fellows. We also serve as a resource for our colleagues in the Greater Cincinnati region and other academic institutions. Our faculty facilitate the discovery and scientific growth of our research fellows, Ph.D. and Doctor of Science candidates. All faculty members of the Department of Surgery are committed to our education mission and find this component of their professional life to be among the most rewarding.

Our surgical clerkship continues as a model of innovation for clinical education. The improved didactic and technical skills curriculum has led to a marked increase in the number of medical students at the University of Cincinnati choosing surgery as their career path.

Complementing our clinical training experience are outstanding opportunities to participate in basic science research in the Department of Surgery, other basic science laboratories within the College of Medicine, or extramural institutions. While research is optional, most residents choose to spend one or two years in laboratory research with a faculty mentor. Opportunities are available during this time to pursue advanced degrees such as Ph.D. or Doctor of Science.

Surgical education programs in the Department of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati have a proud tradition of being among the premier programs in the country. We welcome your interest in our education program. I invite you to learn more about our shared vision of surgical education of the 21st century.

Michael J. Edwards, M.D.

Timothy A Pritts, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, Division of Education
Associate Director,
Residency Program in General Surgery

David R. Fischer, M.D.
Associate Director,
Residency Program in General Surgery