Dr. Britt works with a group of residents at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in 2016.

Surgery Residency

Residents provide the highest quality of care to patients as they train in general surgery in an academic and clinical environment and improve medical care through basic science and clinical research.

Surgery Residency

New name, same mission

We are proud to announce that Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) is now Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University. While our name has changed, our commitment to building a healthier community remains the same. Through our nationally recognized Graduate Medical Education programs, we continue to provide comprehensive, community-based training across multiple hospitals and clinics. This integration with ODU enhances our research and collaboration opportunities, further empowering us to address healthcare disparities and advance medical education.

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See yourself in Hampton Roads

The Hampton Roads region is a vibrant community with 1.7 million residents scattered across nine cities and five counties in southeastern coastal Virginia.

Miles of waterfront, historical and cultural attractions, parks and outdoor recreation areas, lively nightlife, seasonal festivals and family-friendly entertainment make it clear that there's something for everyone here in Hampton Roads.

A supportive environment

Work-life balance is important during your residency, and we are committed to supporting our residents throughout their time at our institution. Through , our residents and fellows receive the same wellness resources as our faculty and staff.

In addition, our for residents and fellows gives you access to support groups, after-hours counseling services, running clubs, leadership coaching and more.

Where you'll train

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, the core hospital for residency education, is the region's major tertiary care hospital and only Level I trauma center. The facility receives 30,000 annual ambulatory care center visits, 43,000 annual emergency room visits and nearly 2,400 annual General Surgery outpatient clinic visits. The General Surgical Services include: an emergency general surgery service managed by a senior resident; a trauma service managed by a senior resident; a bariatric service managed by a chief resident; and a professorial service, which includes surgical oncology, private patients of full-time faculty and indigent patients from a resident run clinic -- all managed by the chief resident. There are clinical rotations available in each of the surgical subspecialties.

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters is the only freestanding children's hospital in Virginia. Among the services at CHKD are a 28-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, an eight-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, an 18-bed Adolescent Unit, a 10-bed Infectious Disease Unit and emergency room facilities. The hospital sees more than 6,100 annual inpatient admission, more than 148,000 annual outpatient specialty and surgical clinic visits and 43,000 Emergency Department visits. Residents train at CHKD in neonatal and pediatric surgery. Additionally, the Nuss Procedure to treat Pectus Excavatum was developed at CHKD, and the group maintains a busy practice treating this condition.

Hampton Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC)

The Hampton VAMC has 142 acute beds in medicine, surgery, psychiatry and neurology, 234 extended care beds in intermediate medicine, palliative (hospice) care, spinal cord injury and nursing home care and a 294-bed rehabilitative residential care domiciliary for a total of 670 operating beds. A teaching hospital providing a full range of patient care services, Hampton VAMC features state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research. First-year residents train at the VAMC in endoscopy.

Sentara Leigh Hospital

Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, is a 250-bed acute care facility. Residents on the surgical service treat private patients, giving them a broad educational and clinical experience in the field of general surgery, as well as in endocrine surgery and non-cardiac thoracic surgery. Junior residents learn principles of surgery, including pre- and post-operative care; perform minor surgical procedures; and assist in major operations. Chief residents have extensive operative experience under faculty supervision.

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 160-bed acute care hospital that serves southern Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and northeastern North Carolina. Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, in partnership with Bon Secours Virginia, brings together quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, award-winning patient safety initiatives, advanced technology and patient-centered care to benefit patients. The surgical services department consists of seven operation rooms, two endoscopy suites, two procedure rooms, sterile processing, a nine-bed post-anesthesia care unit and a 36-room pre- and post-surgery care unit. Residents rotate on the vascular service at SPAH.

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We know life happens, and we want you to be covered when it does. That’s why we offer competitive benefits packages for our residents and fellows.

“Our Surgery is a leader in providing complex surgical care, with a longstanding history of outstanding resident education. Our faculty are dedicated to training competent, confident surgeon leaders who go on to practice a wide variety of surgical specialties. We pride ourselves on prioritizing education, leadership and community-minded care among our teams.”

Rebecca C. Britt, MD, FACS
Professor, Surgery and Program Director, Surgery Residency

What sets us apart?

Well-rounded experience

Gain comprehensive training in diverse settings of general surgery, acute care surgery, complex surgical oncology, vascular and pediatric surgery.

Skill-building opportunities

Develop your skills at the Sentara Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning at Brock VHS and get certified in the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery.

Mentoring

Enjoy one-on-one mentoring and work in multidisciplinary teams with our nationally and internationally renowned faculty.

Research

Engage in a one- to two-year research experience as a resident.

Contact Us

Macon & Joan Brock
Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University
Surgery Residency
P.O. Box 1980
Norfolk, VA 23501

surgeryresidency@evms.edu

757.446.8937

Twitter: @evmssurgery

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Accreditation Status

The Surgery Residency is an ACGME-accredited five-year program leading to board eligibility for the American Board of Surgery.

This website reflects current program information, including admission criteria and curricula. Information is subject to change.

Surgery Residency

Residents provide the highest quality of care to patients as they train in general surgery in an academic and clinical environment and improve medical care through basic science and clinical research.