The General Surgery Residency Program has a very strong commitment to basic science, clinical and education-related research. The Research Division of the Department of Surgery at both parent institutions maintains an active program in basic science and clinical research under the leadership of nationally and internationally renowned PhD and clinical investigators. There is no formal requirement for a dedicated period of either clinical or basic science research during the residency. However, residents interested in the pursuit of academic careers are encouraged to spend two years in basic science research at the Feinstein Research Institute under the supervision of dedicated faculty who can serve as mentors. NIH sponsored translational and transcriptional research in sepsis-induced ARDS, septic shock, ischemia-reperfusion injury and hemorrhagic shock is ongoing at both parent institutions, under the leadership of established surgical investigators who can mentor residents interested in becoming independent investigators. If residents wish to undertake research in areas not available at either parent institution, they are allowed to pursue their interest outside the program.

The Department of Surgery provides salary and benefits to any resident wishing to take time out of his/her clinical training to undertake basic science research. Upon completion of their research fellowship, residents re-enter theprogram at the appropriate level of training. During the five years of training, residents are required to participate in clinical investigations, leading to presentation and publication of at least two peer-reviewed manuscripts. All faculty members are engaged in basic science and clinical research, therefore, residents are encouraged to participate in research at all levels of their training during the five year period. The ongoing clinical research in surgical critical care, vascular surgery, head and neck surgery, laparoscopy and breast oncology provides every residents with the opportunity to be actively involved in clinical research.