Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program has a robust operative experience supplemented with extensive simulation experience with ample numbers of mentors to help our graduates become surgical leaders in their surgical specialty of choice. Dedicated weekly education time allows for protected knowledge and skill acquisition by trainees. Our program offers an optional research year. Columbia is a great place to live with low cost of living, excellent school system, and ample job opportunities for spouses.
Total Program Size
13
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1994440C0
1994440P0
1994440P1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
115
Required letters of recommendation
4
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
30
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4402821166
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Andrew
Last Name
Wheeler
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Missouri Hosp and Clinics
DC07500
1 Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-92.327384 38.938273)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Sarah
Last Name
Groves
Degrees
BS
Address
Univ of Missouri Hosps and Clinics
Div of General Surgery 4th Fl McHaney Ha
1 Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-92.327384 38.938273)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
81.40
% IMG
11.40
% DO
7.00
% Female
35.80
% Male
64.10
Total Physician
36
Total Non Physician
5
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
16.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $60,658 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $63,178 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $65,414 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $68,636 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $71,778 | 21 | 999 |
Total Positions
29
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
Gallery Image 1
Gallery Image 2
Gallery Image 3
Gallery Image 5
Gallery Image 6
Gallery Image 4
Information on the program's leave policies
https://medicine.missouri.edu/offices-programs/graduate-medical-education/policies