Purpose: Part-time training is increasingly utilised within general surgery training programs to accommodate personal, academic, and professional needs. While this model offers flexibility, the motivations for undertaking part-time training and its perceived effectiveness and long-term impact within general surgery remain underexplored. Methodology: A survey was conducted among general surgery trainees who had undertaken part-time training at the Austin Northern training hub over a five-year period. Respondents reported their motivations for pursuing part-time training and their perceptions of its effectiveness in achieving non-clinical goals. Results: Twenty-three general surgery trainees responded. Common motivations for part-time training included examination preparation (11), research (9), pregnancy or maternity leave (8), and childcare responsibilities (7). Part-time training was perceived as highly effective, with 10 of 23 respondents (43%) rating it as 100% successful in achieving their non-clinical goals. Respondents reported substantial progress in examination preparation and research, as well as improved work–life balance during pregnancy, parenting, and other major life events. Despite these benefits, some trainees expressed concern that part-time training may reduce competitiveness for future consultant appointments or negatively affect career progression. Conclusion: General surgery trainees pursue part-time training for a range of academic and personal reasons, most commonly to support examination preparation, research, and family responsibilities. Part-time training was regarded as highly effective in enabling these achievements; however, uncertainty remains regarding its perceived impact on long-term career progression. Addressing these concerns while recognising trainee achievements will be important to ensure the sustainability of flexible training pathways in general surgery.