How to Apply
In alignment with the AAMC, COPA, APDS, and institutional guidelines, all interview activities for the 2026 Match will be conducted in person.
Candidates for residency are selected through the National Resident Matching Program. The Department of Surgery maintains two separate match numbers, one for categorical residents and one for designated preliminary positions.
We accept only electronically submitted application packages through the ERAS, available at your medical school dean's office. Three letters of recommendation are required in addition to the Dean's letter. These letters should come from full-time faculty members in surgery. One must come from the Chairman of the Department or the General Surgery Program Director.
We do not require a minimum USMLE score, although all scores must be passing. USMLE Step II is not required at the time of application. See our FAQ’s for additional information.
The selection committee reviews your complete application, considering all provided information. The residency program selects the best qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or handicap.
The selection process focuses on information supplied in the application package:
- ERAS application
- Personal statement
- Dean's letter (MSPE)
- Scholastic accomplishments
- Letters of recommendation
- USMLE Step 1 results
- USMLE Step 2 scores, if available
- Personal interview
Our application deadline is October 1, 2025. Only completed application packages are reviewed. After the Selection Committee has reviewed your completed file, and if you are offered an interview, you will be contacted via Thalamus, GME Interview Scheduling Software, to select a date for your interview. Therefore, it is critical that applicants check their email frequently during the application period. Once an interview invitation has been extended you will have 48 hours to respond. Please be sure to include your preferred e-mail address as part of your ERAS® application.
Interview Information
Interviewing is by invitation only. Invitations for categorical applications will be sent the week of October 22, 2025. Generally, applicants can choose their interview date among the three offered. Invitation for preliminary applications will be sent in January. Preliminary interviews will be held virtually.
Interview dates for the categorical resident 2025 Match are:
- Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Thursday, January 8, 2026
Candidates will attend our Department of Surgery Grand Rounds and Program Overview in the morning.
Welcome Reception
The evening prior to your interview, you will be invited to get to know our program and to interact with our faculty and residents during an in-person welcome reception.
For questions or clarification, please don’t hesitate to contact the Office of Surgical Education at (585) 275-2723 or email Amy Mills, C-TAGME, Residency Program Administrator,
Benefit and Contract Information:
Review benefits on our GME Website and a copy of our contract
Applicant Eligibility Requirements