University of Michigan Program

The University of Michigan Surgery Residency program at Michigan Medicine offers a top-ranked training experience. They emphasize a wide variety and number of surgical cases at their academic medical center. Residents receive comprehensive training from over 100 full-time faculty experts across various fields. The program supports combining surgical training with research activities. With more than 7,000 operative cases annually and strong NIH funding, residents gain robust clinical experience. Residents also benefit from 2 years of protected time for academic development and research, covering basic science to health services research.

The curriculum covers all aspects of general surgery, including diseases of various systems and trauma management. Residents have opportunities for specialty services and elective rotations in transplantation, thoracic, vascular, pediatric, and bariatric surgery. The program boasts excellent career outcomes with over 90% of residents pursuing advanced fellowship training, and 70% of past trainees becoming faculty at universities nationwide. Residents actively contribute to academic productivity with numerous papers and presentations each year. Joining the University of Michigan Surgery Residency program means becoming part of a rich legacy of surgical innovation alongside renowned figures in the field.