Applying to Our Program

We are currently accepting applications for the 2027 Match through ERAS. The deadline for applications is October 30th, 2026. The Residency Selection Committee will not review your application until it is complete. Email or paper applications will not be accepted.

Positions

The following positions will be offered for the 2027-2028 academic year: 

  • 7 Categorical Track General Surgery positions
  • 5 Preliminary Track positions

Application Requirements

Your application will be reviewed holistically by members of the Residency Selection Committee. Your completed application should include:

  1. Completed ERAS application (including your Curriculum Vitae and Personal Statement)
  2. USMLE or COMLEX-USA transcript (passing scores on USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2 by Match Day)
  3. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (A Chair of Surgery letter is not required but at least 2 letters should be from Surgery Faculty)
  4. One (1) Peer Letter of Recommendation**
  5. Medical School Transcript
  6. Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean's letter)

**All applicants who apply to our program in ERAS by October 30th, 2026, will be sent directions on how to submit a Peer Letter of Recommendation.  This is OPTIONAL but is encouraged to help us better capture a more holistic picture of the applicant’s attributes, experiences, and impact in a community of their peers. These letters can be completed by anyone the applicant considers to be a peer—someone who is not in a supervisory role or a family member (e.g., close friend, classmate, teammate, co-worker)

Interviews

All interviews will be conducted in-person by a cohort of faculty and residents. We will also host informal pre-interview social events to give you a chance to meet the residents and get a feel for the camaraderie that exists in our program. We want to get to know you as much as you want to get to know us! First-round offers for categorical interviews will be sent via Thalamus on October 27th, 2025 @ 12pm EST.

Categorical Track Interview Dates: 

  • Saturday, November 14th
  • Saturday, December 12th
  • Saturday, January 9th

Preliminary Track Interview Dates (virtual interviews only):

  • Friday, December 11th
  • Friday, January 8th

International Medical Graduates:

All graduates of international medical schools must have current certification by the Educational Committee for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). US experience is not necessary but desirable. Medical school graduation within 1 year of application is preferred. An ECFMG certificate is needed for beginning residency. New York-Presbyterian Hospital will sponsor J1 and O visas only.

Contact Us

For questions regarding the general application and match process please check the ERAS and NRMP webpages directly.

For information about the application or interview process at the Columbia University General Surgery Program please contact:

Katina During
Senior Program Coordinator for General Surgery Residency
kd3114@cumc.columbia.edu
gensurg_residency@cumc.columbia.edu

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