What is the best source of information when applying to this specialty?
UCD General Surgery Mentor/Faculty: Ask your mentor questions often and early on desirable programs, how to go about applying, etc. Ask many different people whose opinion you can trust…you will receive a wide variety of opinions and advice. Ultimately it will come down to a culmination of the opinions of many and perhaps, most importantly, your own “gut feeling” as to what will be best for you in the long run. Surgery Residents: These individuals may often be your best source of information. Ask both current CU residents as well as those at the programs you visit. At each program you visit, you will most likely be provided a list of current resident email addresses. Take advantage of this opportunity. Overall, residents are a great resource and are willing to give advice about a process they have already been through. AMA-FREIDA (Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database): http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/medical-students/medical-students.shtml. A database of all accre
