Surgical procedures of the breast, endocrine system, gastrointestinal tract, colon, liver, pancreas, rectum, and vascular system are performed within the Division of General Surgery at Mayo Clinic's campus in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona. Modern, comprehensive surgical care is provided for both routine and critically ill patients.

From the program director

Welcome to the General Surgery Residency program at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona. We offer an incredible surgical training experience at the No.1 hospital in Arizona and one of the top hospitals in the United States.

The General Surgery Residency is an accredited five-year program with an option for one to two research years after completion of the PGY-2 year. Our program is built on developing trainees under the three philosophical shields of Mayo Clinic: clinical practice, research, and education. We combine the mentorship model, where residents are paired with a single surgeon during some rotations (a Mayo Clinic tradition), with the team model, where residents work together with multiple attendings throughout their rotation. This culminates in a unique, autonomous chief year where residents function as junior attendings, solidifying their skills and ensuring that they are well prepared to either go straight into practice or a fellowship of their choosing.

Our mission is to develop young surgeons that are technically excellent and professionally unparalleled. We seek to inspire a creative, problem-solving and innovative spirit in surgery and medicine, and to cultivate curiosity and critical thinking. We develop capable, trustworthy surgeons who are strong partners and leaders. To achieve this, we support our residents as multifaceted humans, treating them with respect and appreciating their unique contributions and place in life. We help our residents build a support network for themselves and their families, both professionally and personally.

With over 300 days of sunshine per year in Phoenix, our residents are able to make the most of their time off, recharging in the quiet of many incredible hikes and outdoor activities in the area or experiencing the diverse culinary, art and music scene in Phoenix. Many residents frequent the red rocks of Sedona, the alpine (and snowy!) retreat of Flagstaff, and the awe-inspiring experience of the Grand Canyon on the weekends. It is an incredible place to work and live, and the culture here is to make time for both!

The sterling reputation and traditions of Mayo Clinic, combined with the singular atmosphere of the Southwest, allows us to have the best of both worlds here at Mayo Clinic in Arizona.

We can’t wait to supercharge your talent in this environment.

Sincerely,
Megan Nelson, M.D.
General Surgery Residency Program Director

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Faculty

Our teaching faculty members are highly respected and recognized leaders in many fields of general and specialty surgery. Mayo Clinic surgeons are committed to the convergence of clinical patient care, education, and research.

The surgical faculty at Mayo Clinic's campus in Arizona consists of dynamic teachers with a passion for improving surgical care in the U.S. through training future leaders in general surgery. They enjoy the direct mentoring and teaching that our model of education provides to our residents.

Visiting professors

Residents training at Mayo Clinic's campus in Arizona not only have access to and receive teaching from surgeons on our faculty, but also have the opportunity to interact with many outstanding visiting professors who visit Mayo Clinic each year. They present their work during various didactic programs and dinners, and participate in hospital rounds and conferences. The residents have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with visiting faculty members throughout their stay at Mayo Clinic.