Welcome to Danbury Hospital’s general surgery residency program! We are delighted that you are considering joining our close-knit community of surgical professionals dedicated to academic excellence and exceptional patient care.

At Danbury, we pride ourselves in fostering a residency where collaboration, camaraderie, and support are integral to our culture. The benefit of learning surgery at a program like Danbury’s is that the attendings and support staff have the time to give each and every resident personalized, one-on-one mentorship. You will therefore be learning surgery not from strangers, but from your neighbors, friends, and role models. The relationships you make here are lasting; you become a part of a “medical family” that will help you for many years to come.

In order to ensure that residents have the knowledge needed to become truly exceptional surgeons, we have designed an academic program centered on active learning and resident engagement. Ascribing to the General Surgery SCORE curriculum, our didactics are comprised of resident-run bi-weekly sessions that seek to go beyond just simple lectures. Small group debates, “Jeopardy”-style team competitions, and hands-on demonstrations are just some of the things you will be a part of here at Danbury. Our state-of-the-art simulation center is a virtual playground for practicing real-world surgical and leadership skills. Additionally, the pre-scheduled attending involvement means that your progression and achievements outside of the OR will directly transition to more autonomy while operating. Our track record is proven, with numerous residents every year achieving higher than the 90th percentile nation-wide on our yearly in-service exams.

Despite its size, Danbury offers a wide breadth of surgical experiences to the residents. The care teams are divided into 4 main services: trauma/acute care surgery, surgical oncology/breast surgical oncology/HPB/colorectal/endocrine surgery, vascular/thoracic surgery, and bariatric/MIS/general surgery. Residents graduating from our program often have 1000+ major cases, with heavy emphasis placed on gaining experience in the surgical subspecialties. While autonomy and case exposure increases with each program year, our intern float system allows first year residents the opportunity to get rigorous case exposure from day one. Frequent double scrubbing with senior residents also allows for a safe, low-stress way of getting familiar with complex cases.

While our focus is on professional development, we also believe in promoting a balanced lifestyle. Outside the hospital, our residents enjoy a variety of activities that promote camaraderie and relaxation. From social gatherings at local bars to our infamous “boat day” adventures on the nearby Candlewood Lake, there are plenty of opportunities to unwind and recharge.

As you explore residency programs, we invite you to consider Danbury Hospital as your training ground. We are committed to supporting your growth as a future surgical leader and look forward to welcoming talented individuals who share our passion.

Warm regards,

Minha, Rio, and Krist