Complex General Surgical Oncology (CGSO) Fellowships
The Society of Surgical Oncology is pleased to report that the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Board of Directors has approved the program requirements for Complex General Surgical Oncology. All fellowship programs based in the United States listed on the program list below are accredited by the ACGME. These programs are required to comply with the ACGME Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Complex General Surgical Oncology.
The Society of Surgical Oncology has approved all five Canadian programs, which are also accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Strict requirements, listed below, must be met to be an SSO-approved training program.
Program Requirements & CGSO Curriculum
| New Case Minimums: The RC-Surgery of the ACGME has implemented new case number requirements, effective with surgeons who began CGSO fellowship training as of July 1, 2016. These surgeons will be required to have met the new case requirements by the time of their application to the CGSO QE. |
Surgical Oncology Training Program
The Society of Surgical Oncology is pleased to report that the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Board of Directors has approved the program requirements for Complex General Surgical Oncology. All fellowship programs based in the United States listed on the Program List below are accredited by the ACGME. These programs are required to comply with the ACGME Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Complex General Surgical Oncology.
The Society of Surgical Oncology has approved all three Canadian programs, which are also accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The strict requirements outlined below must be met to be an SSO-approved training program.
Complex General Surgical Oncology Curriculum
All approved Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship programs, must follow and base their program on the Complex General Surgical Oncology Curriculum.
CGSO Fellowship Application Timeline
To view the 2027 CGSO Fellowship Application Timeline, click here
CGSO Match Interview Calendar
To view the 2027 CGSO Match Interview Calendar, click here.
ERAS and NRMP Match Resources
Below are some links that you may find helpful throughout the Surgical Oncology Fellowship Match process:
SSO Education Opportunities for CGSO Fellows
Contact Us
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us at fellowship@surgonc.org.