Sharpen your surgical skills with hands-on education + dynamic lectures
We offer a robust didactic program designed to deepen surgical knowledge, sharpen clinical skills and build professional confidence. Our goal is to prepare residents for success in both independent practice and post-residency training.
Each week includes 4 hours of strictly protected time for faculty-led lectures, seminars and resident-organized educational activities. Core competencies are embedded throughout the curriculum, including:
- Patient care
- Medical knowledge
- Professionalism in healthcare
- Systems-based practice
- Practice-based learning
- Interpersonal communication skills
Faculty-led learning
Our didactic program includes 4 hours of strictly protected time each week, dedicated to faculty-led lectures, senior resident–organized seminars and hands-on educational experiences.
We focus on the 6 core competencies of surgical education: patient care, medical knowledge, professionalism, systems-based practice, practice-based learning and interpersonal communication.
We also believe in developing the whole surgeon. Our integrated wellness curriculum helps residents find meaning in their work and build lifelong skills to support their well-being during and after residency.
Simulation and skills training
At Tufts Medical Center, simulation is a cornerstone of our surgical education. Residents complete both Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) and Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) training to meet board requirements. Simulation is built into our education time and includes hands-on practice with advanced tools like the da Vinci Robotic System. Faculty-led training labs offer direct experience with bowel and vascular anastomosis techniques.
Conferences and rounds
Regular conferences help residents prepare for board exams and real-world practice. These include Chairman’s Rounds, morbidity and mortality conferences and specialty-specific case reviews. The curriculum evolves each year based on resident feedback and faculty planning.
Building resilience + well-being
We’ve integrated a novel wellness curriculum into our education program. It focuses on helping residents find meaning in their work and build sustainable habits that support their well-being throughout residency and beyond.
