SURGE Mentorship Program

About the program

SURGE – Surgical Undergraduate Residency Guidance & Education Program is SIG’s mentorship initiative connecting aspiring surgeons with personalized guidance, experienced mentors, and resources to help them navigate their journey toward a career in surgery.

SURGE – Surgical Undergraduate Residency Guidance & Education Program is the Surgery Interest Group’s structured mentorship initiative, designed to support medical students at different stages of their surgical journey. Through mentorship, career guidance, and access to relevant opportunities, SURGE helps students explore surgery, strengthen their academic and professional development, and prepare for future residency pathways. The program offers three mentorship tracks: Saudi General Surgery Track For students preparing to pursue General Surgery residency in Saudi Arabia, with focused guidance on residency preparation, research, CV development, electives, interviews, and career planning. U.S. Surgery Track For students interested in pursuing surgical residency training in the United States, with guidance on USMLE planning, clinical experiences, research, applications, networking, and the U.S. residency pathway. General Surgical Mentorship Track For students who are exploring surgery or seeking broader guidance on surgical specialties, research opportunities, clinical exposure, CV development, and career planning. The Saudi and U.S. specialized tracks are limited to a selected number of mentees and operate on a competitive application basis, allowing for more focused and individualized mentorship. Whether you are beginning to explore surgery or actively preparing for residency, SURGE provides a supportive environment to help you plan your next steps and grow throughout your surgical journey.