No application review and invitation for a formal interview will be made unless the application is complete by November 1, 2019. This deadline is firm.
We interview all competitive candidates personally. Each candidate is individually interviewed by three members of the surgical faculty and given an in-depth tour of the Hospital by current residents from all training years. The structured activities begin at 7:00 a.m. and conclude by 2:00 p.m. following an informal lunch with faculty and housestaff.
Interview dates are:
All graduates of foreign medical schools must have current certification by the Educational Committee for Foreign Medical Graduates. All foreign graduates who require visa sponsorship must meet all requirements of the ECFMG to be able to secure a J-1 Visa. Apply online with the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) only.
Applicants interested in specialty programs should NOT apply to the General Surgery Program, but should contact the appropriate Specialty Program Director at 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
6 Year Penn Neurosurgery Residency
(Year 1 is spent on our General Surgery Rotations)
M. Sean Grady, MD
Program Director
Phone: 215-662-3483
5 Year Penn Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
(Year 1 is spent on our General Surgery Rotations)
Craig Israelite, MD
Program Director
Phone: 215-662-3350
5 Year Penn Otorhinolaryngology Residency
(Year 1 is spent on our General Surgery Rotations)
Michael Ruckenstein, MD
Program Director
Phone: 215-662-6017
5 Year Penn Urology Residency
6 Year with research
Alan J. Wein, MD, PhD (Hon), FACS
Program Director
Phone: 215-349-5042
6 Year Penn Independent Coordinated
Plastic Surgery Residency
(Years 1-3 are spent on our General Surgery Rotations)
Joshua Fosnot , MD
Program Director
Phone: 215-590-2471
5 Year Oral Surgery Residency
(Years 1-2 are spent on our General Surgery Rotations)
Helen Giannakopoulos, DDS, MD
Program Director
Phone: 215-662-6176
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origins, age disability or status as disabled or Vietnam Era veteran in the administration of its educational policies, programs, or activities, admissions policies and procedures, scholarship and loan programs, employments, recreational athletic or other University administered programs. Questions or concerns regarding the University's equal opportunity and affirmative action programs and activities or accommodations for people with disabilities should be directed to the Director of Affirmative Action, 1133 Blockley Hall, 418 Service Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6021 or (215) 898-6693 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TTD).
