General Surgery Resident Life

Resident Benefits

In addition to the standard benefits provided by the hospital, Sinai general surgery residents receive the following:


  • A $350 annual educational allowance


  • Free certification classes


  • Subsidized on-call meals


  • A one-time $400 technology stipend


  • Loupes


  • Free parking


  • Free membership to the American College of Surgeons


  • Travel and lodging expenses for conferences 


  • Statistical support for publications


  • A board review course (PGY-5)


  • Admittance to the American College of Surgeons annual meeting (PGY-5)

Resident Wellness

Residents are scheduled one half-day off per quarter to take care of any personal appointments.

Faculty members host dinners semi-annually

The department of surgery organizes a fantasy football league annually and celebrates resident appreciation week in February.

The residency program organizes bi-annual retreats in which the residents and administration participate in team building/social activities. Examples of prior retreats include:


  • Escape Rooms


  • Pirate Ship Cruise


  • BBQs


  • Game Nights


  • Orioles Games


  • Goat Yoga


  • Zipline/Ropes Course


  • Paintball