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How much do surgery residency jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for surgery residency in the United States is $345,926.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $360,000.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Surgery Residency vs Surgical Technologist?

AspectSurgery ResidencySurgical Technologist
Required CredentialsMedical degree, medical license, residency completionPost-secondary education, certification (e.g., CST)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, academic institutionsSurgical operating rooms, clinics
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, academic medical centers, surgical practicesHospitals, outpatient surgical centers
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

Surgery Residency involves extensive medical training, including medical school and specialized surgical residency programs, preparing physicians to perform surgeries independently. Surgical Technologists assist in surgeries under supervision, focusing on preparing operating rooms and supporting surgical teams. While both roles are integral to surgical care, Surgery Residency is a physician training pathway, whereas Surgical Technologist is a technical support role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Surgery Resident, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Surgery Resident, you need a medical degree (MD or DO), completion of medical licensing exams, and a strong foundation in anatomy, pathology, and surgical procedures. Familiarity with surgical instruments, electronic medical records (EMRs), and simulation training tools is critical for clinical efficiency and learning. Exceptional teamwork, stress management, and communication skills set outstanding residents apart in the high-pressure surgical environment. These skills and qualifications are crucial for delivering safe patient care, learning complex techniques, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

What is a surgery residency?

A surgery residency is a postgraduate training program for medical school graduates who wish to become surgeons. During this multi-year program, residents receive hands-on experience in various surgical procedures under the supervision of experienced surgeons. The training typically covers a broad range of surgical specialties, clinical patient care, and may include research. Surgery residencies are highly competitive and require long hours, dedication, and strong teamwork skills. Upon successful completion, residents are eligible to become board-certified surgeons.

What are some of the common challenges faced during a surgery residency, and how can residents effectively manage them?

Surgery residency is known for its demanding workload, long hours, and high level of responsibility. Common challenges include balancing clinical duties with studying for exams, managing fatigue from frequent on-call shifts, and coping with the stress of making critical decisions in high-pressure situations. Residents can manage these challenges by developing strong time-management skills, seeking mentorship from experienced surgeons, and utilizing support resources such as wellness programs and peer groups. Building a reliable support network and maintaining open communication with team members also helps foster resilience throughout the program.
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What states have the most Surgery Residency jobs? States with the most job openings for Surgery Residency jobs include:
Infographic showing various Surgery Residency job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 36% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $345,926 per year, or $166.3 per hour.
General Surgery Residency Coordinator

General Surgery Residency Coordinator

Yale University

Pavilion, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!
Overview
Reporting to the Manager of the Office of Education in the Department of Surgery, the General Surgery Residency Program Coordinator will support the General Surgery Residency program within the Department of Surgery. The Residency program includes 76 trainees, rotating at multiple hospitals. General Surgery Residency training is 5-7 years, with a research component.
This position is Hybrid (2-3 days onsite/week) with Overtime REQUIRED a few times out of the year. (Interview Season, Service Exams and Graduation).
Breadth and Scope of the Residency Program:
To manage, coordinate, and support all educational opportunities and programs in the department - cross coverage with other ACGME residencies. Leading the change in surgical education and working to develop the future leaders in academic surgery.
Responsibilities will include the following:
Provide high level administrative support to the Program Director and Associate Program Directors for the general surgery residency.
Serve as principal source of information to trainees, staff, and faculty on all residency related projects and activities.
Work with various project management and spreadsheet software programs to maintain timelines and track resource allocation, performance metrics and other project related information.
Communicate with all team members as necessary to monitor and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Monitor expenditures and reconcile financial statements to ensure compliance with budgetary parameters and guidelines.
Compose substantive correspondence and written materials; assist with communication of project status and other information, as necessary.
Determine logistical needs for meetings, including developing and assembling meeting materials, arranging meeting rooms, catering, and transportation, as necessary.
Assist and support the Program Director with ACGME-conducted accreditation site visits for the Surgery Residency Program.
Compile and submit reports to ACGME, American Board of Surgery, and other professional organizations as required.
Coordinate residency recruitment, credentialing, onboarding, and offboarding.
Website maintenance.
Plan and coordinate residency graduation, chief graduations, and other residency events, as necessary.
Provide administrative cross-coverage in the Office of Education as needed.
Mandatory overtime for the following: in-service exams (weekend), Chief Graduation Dinner (evening), and interview season (extended workdays ~7 days between November and February).
Oversees the entire Residency process to ensure compliance and smooth operations. This includes, but is not limited to: preparation and maintenance of documents, forms and other relevant materials.
Checks and verifies accuracy of the data entered into the system. Tracks confidential performance evaluations (residents/faculty) through specified software programs (Med-Hub). Ensure accurate and complete information for GME office, FRIEDA, NRMP, ACGME, Web ADS, ABS, Med-Hub.
Plans, coordinates, and organizes surgical education related meetings/lectures in the Department University and YNHH employees as part of the ACGME requirements.
Performs data entry duties pertaining to trainee work hours and continuity of clinics. Monitors and tracks residents' vacations and leave of absences in MedHub or other systems/programs as applicable. Notifies the Residency Director when duty hour violations occur.
Creates check requests and i-expense submittals for educational fund reimbursements. Monitors/distributes educational fund balances to Program Directors, Program Coordinators, and trainees. Monitors travel expense fund and conference attendance.
Tracks appointment and reappointment letters.
Ensures trainee compliance with ACGME established policies and procedures. Supports program directors in meeting regulatory requirements. Responds to all post-fellowship documentation verification requests from hospitals/academic institutions.
Provides administrative support in preparation for ACGME-conducted accreditation site visits for Residency Programs.
At times, may be asked to participate in YNHH meetings and directives and initiate change.
Maintains web-based ACGME accreditation surveys for the Residency Programs.
Compiles and submits reports to ACGME and other professional organizations as required.
Provides administrative support to program directors and associate program directors, including scheduling of meetings, preparation of agendas, recording and maintaining meeting minutes, development of reports.
Assists in administrating faculty and trainee development and recruitment of trainees.
Determines administrative, facility, and equipment needs for lectures, seminars, and conferences. Determines sources of data and maintains attendance records; compiles, synthesizes, and manipulates data. Summarizes findings and writes reports or portions of reports.
Coordinate yearly graduation event.
Performs any other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities
1. Demonstrated experience with advanced administrative skills in an administrative support position, including handling complicated schedules, calendars, expense processing, coordinating meetings, organizing events and all logistics associated with events and projects.
2. Strong analytical, organizational, oral, and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability drafting letters and other written materials. Ability to format, proofread, and edit various documents.
3. Advanced computer proficiency, specifically knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Ability to learn new IT systems, software programs, maintain databases, spreadsheets, and project management tools.
4. Excellent attendance record as attested by references. Superior interpersonal skills with ability to interact professionally with faculty, residents, students, and other coordinators and non-clinical staff and maintain confidentiality. Ability to possess a positive attitude and professionalism in person and via email and phone communication.
5. Attention to detail and ability to manage demands from multiple sources in a fast paced, high-volume environment. Ability to prioritize and multi-task without direction. Ability to shift priorities when directed. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as necessary.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
1. Working knowledge of MedHub/Qgenda, Amion, and ACGME guidelines, ERAS and Thalamus and EPA.
2. Higher Education Experience: Prior experience working in an academic or medical environment, supporting faculty or research staff.
3. Adaptability and Initiative: Ability to learn new technologies quickly, adapt to changing work environments, and take initiative in a highly dynamic setting.
4. Demonstrated experience supporting Education training programs such as: (Residency, fellowship, clerkship, student affairs etc.)
setting.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Oversees and coordinates administrative, program, and office activities. Establishes, selects, implements, and coordinates office procedures and systems. Serves as principal source of information to students, staff, and faculty on policies, procedures, programs, and office activities. 2. Oversees, instructs, and coordinates activities of support staff. Oversees the preparation of materials for grants, contracts and budgets. Monitors expenditures and reconciles financial statements. 3. Provides editorial support for a journal/publication. Proofreads and edits material for grammatical and factual accuracy. Tracks copy through various editing and production stages. Communicates with authors, printers, and others concerned with published work. 4. Determines administrative, facility, and equipment needs for symposia, lectures, seminars, and conferences. Assembles and arranges for necessary items. Determines sources of data. Compiles, synthesizes and manipulates data. Summarizes findings and writes reports or portions of reports. 5. Greets visitors. Answers and screens telephone calls. Assesses nature of business. Responds to requests for information and provides assistance. Screens and responds to mail. 6. Formats, keyboard, proofread, and edits correspondence, reports, manuscripts, grants, and other material. Assembles attachments and corresponding material. Reviews outgoing material for completeness, dates, and signatures. Composes substantive correspondence and written material. 7. Coordinates travel arrangements. Schedules and coordinates meetings and appointments. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. Takes minutes or dictation. Performs additional functions incidental to office activities.
Required Education and Experience
Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Job Posting Date
05/29/2026
Job Category
Administrative Support
Bargaining Unit
L34
Compensation Grade
Labor Grade D
Compensation Grade Profile
Hourly Range
$31.83
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Staff
Work Model
Hybrid
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
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