General Surgery Residency: Graduate Testimonials 

“Coming out of medical school, Mercy was my first choice of residency for general surgical training.  I knew from my experience that the residents at Mercy were the best, and that’s who I wanted to train with.  Looking back on my 5 years of training, I can confidently say that I would choose Mercy again without hesitation.  Not only has Mercy given me the skills to be a surgeon, but the didactic experience and opportunity to learn from great surgeons at this institution have given me the confidence to go into practice as a general surgeon in Iowa City.  The large numbers of both general surgery cases and complex sub-specialty surgeries across many disciplines make the operative experiences at Mercy second-to-none.  The atmosphere of camaraderie between residents, the support they offered each other was the second linch pin in deciding to come to Mercy.  This residency has helped me to grow and to become and a surgeon and I am thankful for the opportunity."

     Paul Pierson D.O., 2019 Graduate

"See what our graduates are saying about the General Surgery Residency Program: I cannot say enough positive comments about my experience in Des Moines with Mercy’s general surgery program.  I did not enter residency training wanting to subspecialize but choose the program due to the solid foundation in general surgery as well as the great volume & breadth of complexity we have the opportunity to see in Des Moines.  There is no doubt that Mercy’s program provides an excellent foundation for any surgeon. The strength of the subspecialties we also have the opportunity to work with makes Mercy an easy choice for anyone considering fellowship.   The volume of cases is, again, second to none.  All of the specialist staff put forth the extra effort to generate your interest in their specialty & also become your biggest advocates in the application process including the excellent research opportunities that are available at Mercy.  I felt remarkably prepared for fellowship thanks to my opportunities at Mercy."

     Jared Kray, DO, 2014 Graduate