The Society for Prospective Surgeons

Surgical Specialties

So you're thinking about a career in surgery? Maybe even something a little more specific? A good place to start is the American college of surgeons website along with their list of other surgical specialties. Other websites to see are the Association of Women Surgeons and Association of Program Directors in Surgery. Perhaps most importantly, don't forget to take advantage of the surgery department here at UIC.

General Surgery:

General surgery is where most surgical residencies start and an overview can be found here as well as info from medscape. There are also general surgery sub-specialties:

• Colorectal: Overview, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
• Vascular: Society for Vascular Surgery
• Surgical Oncology: Society of Surgical Oncology
• Transplant Surgery: American Society of Transplant Surgeons
• Hepatobiliary Surgery

Neurological Surgery:

• Overview, ACS link
• American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Congress of Neurosurgeons
• Uncle Harvey
• NSMatch

Cardiothoracic Surgery:

• Overview
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Otolaryngology (ENT):

• Overview, ACS Link
• American Academy of Otolaryngology
• AAO-HNT Medical Student Resource Center
• Otomatch.com

Plastic Surgery:

• Overview, ACS Link
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• The American Board of Plastic Surgery
• American Association of Plastic Surgeons

Urology:

• Overview, ACS Link
• American Urological Association
• Urologymatch.com
• Society of Women in Urology

Pediatric Surgery:

• American Pediatric Surgical Association
• The British Association of Paediatric Surgeons
• "Pediatric Surgical Training: An Historic Perspective,
  a Formula for Change"
• "The Market for Pediatric Surgeons: An Updated Survey of
  Recent Graduates"
• "Keys To Career Satisfaction: Insights From a Survey
  of Women Pediatric Surgeons"

Ophthalmology:

• Overview, ACS Link
• American Academy of Ophthalmology

Orthopaedic Surgery:

• Overview, ACS Link
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• J.R. Gladden Society
• Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
• Orthogate
• Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Ring
• Bonegraf.com

Obstetrics/Gynecology:

• ACS Link
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists