7. Duke University Hospital
Program size: 56
Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke University Hospital offers one of the best surgical residency programs in the United States. The program director in this residency program is John Migaly, MD since July 1, 2012. The current residents report satisfaction with their program’s flexibility, working hours, culture, and career guidance, and they rated it as top notch overall. This surgical residency program accepts only 56 residents.