It isn't easy to match a general surgery residency in the United States, with an overall match rate of 52.7%. In 2021, 3,071 medical students/graduates applied to general surgery residency, and 1,619 matched successfully. The interviewers want to hear why they should choose you over others competing to match. While there are many qualified candidates, you must let the interviewers know why you are a top-notch applicant. Tell the interviewers about your away rotations, research experience, volunteer work, USMLE scores, and any other achievements or accolades that will make the interviewers remember you.
