Admission

• Graduation from a P.A. program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Baccalaureate degree or higher
• National certification by the NCPA. New graduates may be accepted pending successful completion of PANC exam
• Official transcripts from colleges/universities and P.A. program
• Copies of BLS and ALS certifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• CT state P.A. licensure and controlled substance registration (Failure to obtain either voids residency training offer.)
• Three letters of recommendation. For new graduates, one must be from their program director.
• Personal interview
• 2 personal essays: One explaining what applicant expects to gain from the residency; the second explaining personal strengths and weaknesses.

• Strong interest in general surgery
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as noted by essays and personal interview
• Excellent letters of reference
• Strong academic ability
• Exceptional ability to function within team model