Residency training in Colon & Rectal surgery

Residency training in colon and rectal surgery is a one year program with many programs offering an optional laboratory or research year. In order to be certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, one must first be certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). Therefore, with few exceptions, applicants for residency training programs in colon and rectal surgery must complete a full approved residency in general surgery and be eligible for examination by the ABS.

Applications may be obtained from the individual programs and completed during the later months of the PGY-4 year. Personal interviews are conducted during the first 3 months of the final year of general surgery. Most programs participate in the National Resident Matching Program in Colon and Rectal Surgery. Information and applications may be obtained by contacting:

• National Resident Matching Program
  Colon and Rectal Surgery Specialty Match
  2501 M. Street, N.W. Suite 1
  Washington, DC 20037-1307
  (202) 828-0676
  www.nrmp.org