General Surgery
The General Surgery Fellowship Program is designed to equip APPs with the specialized skills and knowledge required to deliver high-quality care in a variety of surgical settings.
This comprehensive program combines didactic education with hands-on OR experience in various subspecialties. The curriculum combines immersive training with structured didactic education, hands-on workshops, and specialty-specific conferences and rounds. Fellows also participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes. Upon completion of the program, graduates are equipped with the skills and clinical judgment necessary to confidently practice in clinic and serve as highly effective members of surgical teams.
Locations
William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
Program Dates
Start Date: April 5, 2027
Application Open: August 1 to September 30, 2026
Rotations/Blocks
The program includes rotations in:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Gynecological Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Transplant Surgery
- Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Additionally, fellows may participate in specialty rotations such as endocrine surgery, orthopaedic surgery, vascular surgery, bariatric surgery, ENT, and neurosurgery.
Specialty Program Director
Brendan Sayers, M.P.A.S., DMSc, PA-C, Faculty Associate, Division of Surgical Oncology
Specialty Medical Director
Hillary Prince, M.D., M.S., FACS, CNSC, Trauma, Burn, Acute and Critical Care Surgery, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery