--- title: "Sutter Roseville Medical Center Surgery Residency Program at Sutter Health" description: "Prepare for independent practice — while learning a wide array of surgical specialties — with training under board-certified physicians in advanced medical facilities, including a Level II trauma center and a Level III NICU." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education) / 3. [Graduate Medical Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme) / 4. [Residencies](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies) / 5. Surgery, Roseville ![surgeons-in-or](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/SRMC-Surgery/surgeons-in-or.jpg?h=3250&iar=0&w=5000) Sutter Roseville Medical Center # Surgery Residency  The Sutter Roseville Medical Center Surgery Residency Program is a rigorous, five-year academic and clinical experience dedicated to preparing skilled, compassionate surgeons. [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/about) [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/apply) ![surgeons-in-or](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/SRMC-Surgery/surgeons-in-or.jpg?h=3250&iar=0&w=5000) **Section menu** - [Surgery, Roseville](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery "Surgery, Roseville") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Didactics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/didactic-activities "Didactics") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/faqs "FAQs") - [How To Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/apply "How To Apply") - [Message From Our Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/message-from-program-director "Message From Our Program Director") - [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/residents "Residents") - [Surgery, Roseville](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery "Surgery, Roseville") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Didactics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/didactic-activities "Didactics") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/faqs "FAQs") - [How To Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/apply "How To Apply") - [Message From Our Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/message-from-program-director "Message From Our Program Director") - [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/residents "Residents") ## Shape Your Future in Surgery Prepare for independent practice — while learning a wide array of surgical specialties — with training under board-certified physicians in advanced medical facilities, including a high-volume Level II trauma center. Our high volume of complex cases and supportive environment develop your skills to deliver safe, high-quality surgical care. By the end of the program, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge, experience and confidence to deliver patient-centered surgical care in a wide range of disciplines. Employ the latest research and technology as you rotate through multiple clinical sites including Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center Sacramento, UC Davis Medical Center and Shriners Hospital for Children. Your hands-on experience under the mentorship of renowned physicians will include trauma surgery, minimally invasive surgery, surgical oncology, pediatric surgery, thoracic surgery, head and neck surgery, urology, vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, colorectal surgery, transplant and hepatobiliary surgery, pediatric surgery, burn surgery, orthopedic surgery, surgical critical care and endoscopy. Program Details ### [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/apply) ### [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/curriculum) ### [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/faqs) ### [Salary and Benefits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/salary-benefits) ### [Resident Wellness](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/wellness) ![perlstein-jon](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/perlstein-jon1.jpg?h=1733&iar=0&w=2112) Message From the Director > We’re dedicated to providing an enriching academic and clinical learning environment that will successfully prepare residents for independent practice in the field of surgery. In alignment with the mission of Sutter Health, the Surgery Residency Program will work to enhance the well-being of people in the community through a not-for-profit commitment to compassion and excellence in healthcare service. Jon Perlstein, M.D. - Program Director [Welcome Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/message-from-program-director) ![dr-jon-perlstein-masked-400x225](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/SRMC-Surgery/dr-jon-perlstein-masked-400x225.jpg?h=225&iar=0&w=400) ## Expert Guidance Experienced faculty members are deeply committed to providing personalized guidance throughout your training, ensuring you develop the clinical and professional skills and confidence you’ll need as a career surgeon. [Our Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/faculty) ![dr-jon-perlstein-masked-400x225](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/SRMC-Surgery/dr-jon-perlstein-masked-400x225.jpg?h=225&iar=0&w=400) ![White Coat Day (2)](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/SRMC-Surgery/White-Coat-Day-\(2\).jpg?h=768&iar=0&w=1024) ## Our Residents Learn more about our current year one and year two residents. [Our Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/residents) ![surgeons-in-or](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/surgeons-in-or.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) ## Hands-on Clinical Training Learn essential surgical techniques and patient care practices with hands-on training in a wide range of clinical settings and subspecialties, including trauma surgery, vascular surgery and orthopedic surgery. [Our Clinical Experiences](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/curriculum) ![surgeons-in-or](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/surgeons-in-or.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) ![srmc-class-education](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/srmc-class-education.jpg?h=1500&iar=0&w=2000) ## Share and Learn with Didactics A broad didactic curriculum will complement your clinical experience including Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) Conferences, Basic Science Conferences, Clinical Conferences, Grand Rounds, Journal Club and our Simulation Lab. [Our Didactics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery/didactic-activities) ### Living in Roseville Located at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Roseville is one of the fastest-growing regions in California. This safe, close-knit community offers easy access to Northern California’s outdoor recreation, dining and world-class urban experiences. [Get to Know the Area](https://www.roseville.ca.us/government/departments/economic_development/quality_of_life) ### Contact Us **Program Administrator** Max La Capria [SRMCsurgeryresidency@sutterhealth.org](mailto:SRMCsurgeryresidency@sutterhealth.org) **Program Director** Jon Perlstein, M.D., FACS [Get In Touch](mailto:SRMCsurgeryresidency@sutterhealth.org) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"MedicalOrganization","name":"Sutter Health","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/#medicalorganization","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org","logo":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/static/images/sutter-health-logo.svg","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"2200 River Plaza Drive","addressLocality":"Sacramento","addressRegion":"CA","postalCode":"95833","addressCountry":"US"},"areaServed":{"@type":"AdministrativeArea","name":"California"},"sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/SutterHealth","https://www.instagram.com/sutterhealth/","https://x.com/SutterHealth","https://www.youtube.com/sutterhealth","https://www.linkedin.com/company/sutter-health","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutter_Health"]} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"WebPage","name":"Sutter Roseville Medical Center Surgery Residency Program at Sutter Health","description":"Prepare for independent practice — while learning a wide array of surgical specialties — with training under board-certified physicians in advanced medical facilities, including a Level II trauma center and a Level III NICU.","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery#breadcrumblist"}} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/srmc-surgery#breadcrumblist","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Education","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Graduate Medical Education","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Residencies","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":5,"name":"Surgery, Roseville"}]} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Surgery Residency at Sutter Roseville: Cases, Mentors and Camaraderie","thumbnailUrl":"https://cf-images.us-east-1.prod.boltdns.net/v1/static/817826402001/9961ba12-96bd-4482-b692-58cccf5f0dd6/a2184a10-f362-48cc-aa54-e82f06108aad/1280x720/match/image.jpg","uploadDate":"2021-07-20T15:07:47.032Z","embedUrl":"https://players.brightcove.net/817826402001/79bcaa57-54d7-453c-9f1f-8ab3ef7b15de/index.html?videoId=6264444858001","description":"Trauma and critical care surgeon Jon Perlstein, M.D., describes the surgery residency program at Sutter Roseville Medical Center in northern California.","duration":"PT1M57S","transcript":"[MUSIC PLAYING]\nJON PERLSTEIN: One of the unique things about Sutter Roseville\nMedical Center is it started out as a community hospital.\nAnd the Sutter system itself is a linkage\nof a number of community hospitals.\nOver the years, the volume and the complexity of the cases\nthat we take care of here at Sutter Roseville,\nwe really become a premier medical center\nin Northern California.\nThere's tremendous work being done that's on the cutting edge.\nIt makes fertile ground for graduate medical education.\n[MUSIC PLAYING]\nI have extensive experience in graduate medical education.\nAnd when I was in the United States Air Force,\nI ran our surgery residency program for eight years.\nOne of the great things about graduate medical education\nis it recruits the best and the brightest.\nAnd the complexity of the cases that they would see\nwould be phenomenal.\n[MUSIC PLAYING]\nOne of the main things about Sutter Roseville\nis the commitment of the physicians, their camaraderie.\nThe collegiality is really second to none.\nMy partners and many of the other physicians\nhave been here for over 20 years.\nAnd that tells you that it's a great place to work.\nAnd they enjoy the collaboration with the administration\nat the medical center.\nPhysicians that are going through training,\nthey have a goal in mind.\nAnd that's to get to the end of the road\nand be whatever physician they're training to be.\nYou're learning so much in a small period of time.\nAnd those relationships you make with your co-residents as well\nas your mentors, they're lifelong.\nMany of those surgeons will remain in the local area.\nAnd they'll be surgeons in our community.\n\nBut many of them will go on to do fellowships\nand subspecialize, where they'll benefit patients\ncountrywide and worldwide.\nIt's going to be a premier program.\n[MUSIC PLAYING]"} ```