9. University of Washington
Program size: 56
The program director for the University of Washington’s surgical residency program that ranks 9th in our list of best surgical residency programs in the US is Karen D Horvath MD, since February 1, 2002. Residents and alumni claim that this program doesn’t have a single weak department, and that it offers a flexible schedule, great working hours and good surgical volume. The program size is only 56 residents.