Department of Surgery
Leading the Future of Surgery

For over 150 years, we've been committed to training the next leaders in cutting-edge research, clinical care and education.

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Building on a Tradition of Excellence

The U-M Medical School Department of Surgery combines excellence in clinical care, biomedical research and education. We have been advancing knowledge in surgical treatments since 1849. Our experts deliver a compassionate experience for patients, biomedical discoveries that further the field of medicine, and best-in-class training for the next generation of surgeon leaders.
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Learn more about our commitment to providing expert, innovative and compassionate health care and education.

Education

We take a hands-on approach to training and mentorship, equipping our future surgeons to take on a range of conditions and scenarios.

Research

Our cutting-edge research improves people's quality of life and advances clinical understanding in the field.

People

Our faculty are dedicated to training and empowering the next generation of surgery leaders.

Patient Care

Our comprehensive, expert care changes lives every day.

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Support our ground-breaking research, community outreach initiatives and future generations of surgical leaders.

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Explore our comprehensive care sections.
  • General Surgery
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | Hospital Dentistry
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
    • Michigan Promise

    The Michigan Promise aims to empower faculty members and residents in the Department of Surgery to achieve professional success. We support initiatives connected to environment, recruitment, leadership, achievement, innovation and outreach.

    Learn more about our Michigan Promise
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    18,000+
    Surgical Cases a Year
    #3
    in NIH Funding for 2023
    150+
    Faculty Members
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    Department News
    Two Michigan Medicine surgery residency programs are top in the nation in latest Doximity rankings
    The 2024-2025 Doximity Residency Navigator rankings are out, and the Department of Surgery continues to excel in its commitment to providing a high-quality training experience for its residents.
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    Department News
    New plastic surgery faculty brings unique perspective to practice
    Learn about a new faculty member’s personal journey with craniofacial surgery and why he chose to continue his practice at Michigan Medicine.
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    News Release
    U-M has 14 top 10 medical education programs in latest Doximity Residency Navigator
    The 2024-25 Doximity Residency Navigator has been released. It shows that U-M has six top 5 medical education programs, with nine more in the top 10 and another nine in the top 25.
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    Health Lab
    The data says we need to talk about physician mental health early
    A medical student and surgery faculty member studied the longevity of depression symptoms developed by first-year resident trainees. With their findings now published, they hope to use this data to destigmatize conversations about physician mental health and pave the way for better cultural and institutional support.
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    Health Lab
    Older women more likely to receive heart surgery, die at low quality hospitals
    Women over the age of 65 who require complex heart surgery are more likely than men to receive care at low quality hospitals — where they also die in greater numbers following the procedure, a Michigan Medicine study finds.
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    Department News
    What makes a great clinical surgery educator? Faculty and residents weigh in
    Surgeons often gravitate toward a particular pillar of the academic surgical mission. Some shine in research, others are at home in the operating room, and some thrive as teachers. That third pillar, education, is as critical as the others to prepare surgical trainees for future independent practice.
    Surgery Internal Website

    Resources and information for current learners and faculty.

    Surgery Intranet