Direct access to faculty to develop strong mentoring relationships.100% fellowship acceptance. No competing surgical fellows.Outside rotations in burn, pediatrics, transplant and shock trauma. ACLS,ATLS,ATOM courses provided. Support for Board review course.Fundamentals of surgical curriculum for new interns.FLS/FES training/prep for testing.Surgical simulation lab, and monthly journal club. Full library access to Columbia. Research department,Annual Research Day. Elective rotations in 4th year.