Why Choose Us

Overview

Welcome to the BayCare General Surgery Residency Program at St. Joseph’s Hospital; your gateway to excellence in surgical education and training. Nestled within the vibrant community of Tampa Bay, our program aims to stand as a beacon of innovation, compassion, and expertise in surgical care. Aspiring surgeons seeking a dynamic learning environment, abundant clinical exposure, and a supportive, collaborative atmosphere will find BayCare their ideal launching pad to a rewarding career in general surgery. With a deep commitment to advancing surgical knowledge, BayCare’s General Surgery Residency Program offers an unparalleled opportunity for growth and development. Explore our program and embark on a journey toward surgical mastery and compassionate patient care.


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Each year consists of twelve, month-long block rotations. Residents have varying schedules, with each providing an excellent foundation in general surgery and subspecialty care. The goal of the General Surgery Residency is to provide residents with graduated responsibilities in the primary components of General Surgery. In addition, it will give them appropriate experience in subspecialties required. 

First Year
Rotation Number of Blocks
General Surgery  2
Acute Care Surgery 3
Plastic Surgery  1
Vascular Surgery  1
Thoracic Surgery  1
Pediatric Surgery  1
Surgical Oncology  2
Second Year
Rotation Number of Blocks
General Surgery  3
Acute Care Surgery  3
Plastic Surgery  1
Vascular Surgery  1
Pediatric Surgery  1
Surgical Oncology  3
Third Year
Rotation Number of Blocks
General Surgery  2
Acute Care Surgery  2
Endoscopy  1
Head & Neck Surgery  1
Pediatric Surgery  1
Vascular Surgery  1
Thoracic Surgery  1
Surgical Oncology  2
Transplant Surgery  1
Fourth Year
Rotation Number of Blocks
General Surgery  2
Acute Care Surgery  2
Endoscopy  1
Head & Neck Surgery  1
Pediatric Surgery  1
Vascular Surgery  2
Thoracic Surgery  1
Surgical Oncology  2
Fifth Year
Rotation Number of Blocks
General Surgery  3
Acute Care Surgery  3
Vascular Surgery  3
Surgical Oncology  3

Headshot of Chase Buchannan, Program Manager of BayCare General Surgery