Basic Science Lecture: Basic Science Lectures are prepared by PGY 3 - PGY 5 residents and presented on a weekly basis with faculty involvement and participation. Resources include the Physiologic Basis of Surgery by J. Patrick O'Leary, MD, and The Surgical Review: An Integrated Basic and Clinical Science Study Guide, edited by Daniel Kreisel, et al.

Journal Club: Journal Club is proctored by senior faculty member Dr. Stephen Buday. Articles from major surgery journals are reviewed and assigned by first year residents, and follow-up discussion with senior residents and faculty follows in this weekly forum.

Morbidity and Mortality (M and M): During this weekly conference series, several cases are presented by residents, and feedback from residents and faculty on prevention and management of unexpected outcomes is given. A combined M and M conference is held with the Department of Medicine during months in which there is a fifth Wednesday. All M & M conferences include clear Evidence-Based reviews with discussion on Practice Based Improvement and System Base Improvement.

Sabiston Lecture: Attending faculty present on topics found in Sabiston Text book of Surgery Residents are required to prepare by completing assigned readings.

Specialty Conference: Topics are presented by faculty members from Urology, Neurology, and Trauma.

Tumor Board: Oncologists present unusual patient cases to a multidisciplinary audience. Potential treatment protocols are determined through discussion. On occasion, residents are called on to assist with presentations. This weekly conference takes place on Fridays.

ABSITE Review: Residents participate in a formal written and oral ABSITE review of topics and related questions that were missed on the previous ABSITE examination. Residents create a study manual of topics discussed in order to prepare for the next ABSITE examination and to prepare for board certification.

Anatomic Dissection Lab: Cadaver dissections including relevant surgical presentation with precise anatomic detail are presented by PGY 1 and PGY 2 residents. Topics are chosen by residents with staff approval and participation.

Ground Rounds: PGY 1 - PGY 4 residents, along with a staff advisor, prepare grand rounds topics on a monthly basis. These are formal presentations given to residents and teaching faculty across the spectrum.

Multidisciplinary Trauma Conference: Patient cases are presented for discussion by faculty and residents from participating programs within the trauma system, including general surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, radiology, emergency room physicians, nursing staff, and para-professionals.

Radiology Conference: Radiology faculty present on major diseases and discuss pathology interpretation and advances in radiologic evaluation.

Research Meeting: Meetings are held every other week and facilitated by the Research Director. Residents discuss current individual and team research projects.

Vascular Rounds: This conference is presented by vascular surgeons and by residents who have rotated on the General Vascular Surgery service. Articles are assigned and presented by junior and senior residents, and patient cases are presented by the senior resident on the service for discussion.