For Prospective Residents
Having spent over 20 collective years working at DHMC, we have an insider’s perspective on the strengths of the institution and the program. We feel the greatest strength lies in the attitudes and interactions between the residents, faculty and staff. Prospective candidates consistently tell us how surprised they are at how well people here interact compared to other training programs. Dartmouth residents and faculty work hard but also have the luxury of a beautiful surrounding area in which to achieve a good mix between work and outside lives. The area self selects for individuals with intelligence and work ethic who also value balance, family, and outdoor activities.
Do not let the rural environment fool you. Nestled amongst the thick pine trees is a 450 bed quaternary care facility with a catchment area of over 1.5 million patients. You will train with highly sub-specialized surgical staff in a residency encumbered by few fellowships. We have high standards for performance and will help you to achieve your goals in surgery. You will have an opportunity after your third year to perform basic science, clinical or outcomes research, achieve a Masters in health care delivery or public health, or travel abroad as part of our developing international medical efforts. Our trainees match into competitive fellowships in vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, surgical oncology, plastic surgery, and cardiac and thoracic surgery. Those who opt for general surgery practice feel well trained to do so after their 5 clinical years here.
We hope our website offers information that will be useful to you in your search for a general surgery training program. We are committed to providing a quality educational experience with expectations for excellence in an environment that fosters and values outside interests and family life.
Best of luck in your interview process,
Paul Kispert
Program Director
Kari Rosenkranz
Associate Program Director
