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Residency Programs
Surgical residency training has changed significantly over the years, and yet continues to produce highly-trained and competent general surgeons. However, the skill set of graduating residents is no longer guaranteed to provide for a community most benefited by general surgeons with some experience and confidence in subspecialty surgery. In response to this, there are training programs who have developed dedicated rural surgery tracts or placed specific emphasis on giving trainees exposure to rural surgery. The American College of Surgeons has comprised a list of these programs, which can be found here.​​
Residency Membership with NARSS
​Holding residency membership with the North American Rural Surgical Society (NARSS) is a great way to engage trainees in rural surgery. If you are a program director, partnering with the NARSS grants meeting registration for two residents at a discounted price. Resident attendance at the annual meetings is encouraged, and they are welcome to submit abstracts for presentation slots and publication. Listed below are residency programs who hold active membership with the NARSS.
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University of South Dakota | Sioux Falls, SD
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University of Minnesota | Duluth, MN
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University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND
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University of Illinois | Peoria, IL
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Gundersen Health System | La Crosse, WI
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Creighton University | Omaha, NE
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Oregon Health and Science University | Portland, OR
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If you are interested in learning more about residency membership, send us a message by clicking "Contact" at the top of this page.
Attention First-Generation Medical Students!
Creighton University is offering a 4-week rotation with their General Surgery service to first-generation medical students, looking to gain exceptional exposure to the field of surgery. Creighton University is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment and acknowledges the unique perspectives that first-generation medical students offer. They also understand that rotations and travel can be prohibitive for some, so are offering a stipend if accepted to offset the cost of this rotation.
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To learn more and apply, click here to download the flier.
2025 Creighton-CHI Health
Equity in Rural Surgery Symposium
The Creighton Institute of Population Health and Department of Surgery at Creighton are partnering again to host the Creighton-CHI Rural Surgery Symposium. This will be taking place on Friday, May 30. ​Dr Beth Sutton (ACS President) has kindly agreed to serve as the keynote speaker.
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Anyone interested is encouraged to attend. Click here for the official flyer and information on how to register.
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