Description
The General Surgery Residency Training Program at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut has a PGY2 PRELIMINARY position available beginning June 22nd, 2026. Please see the specific requirements and instructions for applying below.
The trainee is both a learner and a member of the healthcare team. Responsibilities (essential job functions) of a trainee include:
Satisfactory progress in training program as measured by program goals and objectives and milestones as applicable
Meeting Technical Performance Standards
Participation in safe, effective and compassionate healthcare
Development of an understanding of the ethical, socioeconomic and medical/legal issues that affect healthcare and of how to apply cost containment measures in the provision of healthcare
Participation in institutional orientation, the educational activities of the training program, and other required education programs, within the institution or at a participating site
Assumption of responsibility for teaching and supervising other trainees and students and participation in other activities involving the clinical staff, as appropriate
Participation in institutional committees and councils to which the trainee is appointed or invited
Maintenance of certification (BLS, ALS, PALS, ATLS, etc.) as required by enrolled training program
Maintenance of the appropriate licensure, where necessary, while appointed to a training program
Documentation of cases and procedures, where appropriate, as directed by the enrolled training program and mandated accreditation body
Performance of duties in accordance with the established practices, procedures, and policies of training programs, Trinity Health, clinical departments, and other participating sites to which the trainee is assigned
Recognition of personal conditions or situations which may affect patient safety or progress in training, and communication of this to program leadership
Participate in institutional, departmental, and program activities involving performance improvement and patient care review.
Recognize the need for protection of human subjects when conducting research through compliance with IRB policies, procedures, and education.
Comply with Professional Expectations for Graduate Medical Trainees.
Participate in the evaluation of faculty, didactics, program, and program director as stipulated by the program requirements.
Respect patient’s rights.
Participate in duty hour monitoring accurately.
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Requirements
PREREQUISITES (no exceptions):
Successful completion, in good standing, of or currently enrolled in a PGY1 Preliminary year for the 2025-2026 academic year of US clinical training in an ACGME accredited general surgery residency training program.
Must have graduated from an Accredited U.S. Medical School or International Medical Graduates must have a valid ECFMG certificate (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates)
How To Apply
A complete application must include the following documents and in the order listed
ERAS Application packet:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Brief Personal Statement
3. Medical School Diploma and Transcript
4. MSPE (Dean's Letter)
5. USMLE Steps I, II, and III scores (must be first time pass) or COMLEX I, II-CE, and III scores
6. ABSITE score report(s)
7. Three (3) current Letters of Recommendation. Including one from the current Program Director is be required.
8. Current year semi-annual Evaluation and Mid-Year Milestone Evaluation
9. Current ACGME “General Surgery Defined Category and Minimum” and “General Surgery Year 2 Minimum” case log reports
10. ACLS, BLS and ATLS certification
11. FLS and FES Certifications (if available)
12. Copy of ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
Qualified applicants must submit the above materials in a SINGLE PDF along with their contact information.
Please name the single PDF file as follows: LastName_FirstName_PGY2P-2025.
APPLICATIONS will be considered on a first come first served basis. However, applications will be accepted and considered on a continuing basis until this position is filled.
***No phone calls from applicants until after we contact you first. ***
ONLY complete applications (containing all documents listed above) will be considered/reviewed. Applicants considered competitive for the position will be invited for a virtual interview (possibly in-person as well) with the program director, associate program directors, and/or residents.
