Giving to Surgery
Two surgeons working in an operating room. They are wearing masks and blue scrubs.

Transforming Lives Through Surgical Innovation

In times of illness or injury, surgery can be the answer that restores hope and health.

Gifts of all sizes help us push the boundaries of surgery through exceptional care, teaching, and research.

Your generosity helps us save and transform lives every day.

Expert Care and Boundless Innovation

Your gift supports: 

  • Rapid access to care for trauma and urgent conditions like cancer 
  • Clinical trials that move new treatments forward for patients
  • Research coordinators to help more people access clinical trials
  • Research partnerships with experts across U-M that drive innovation
  • Training opportunities for the leaders and experts of tomorrow
  • Lectureships and professorships that attract and support talented faculty

Together, we can create better outcomes and new possibilities for patients in Michigan and beyond. 

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
Giving Opportunities
Academic Surgeon Development Program
Your gift to this fund will help launch surgical trainees on an impact-focused career trajectory through personalized pathways.
Move training forward
ADT - Surgery Residency Program Research Years
Your gift helps ensure clinical, educational, and academic excellence in the Surgery Residency Program. Funds support resident training and research to develop exceptionally talented, independent surgeons.
Support surgical residents
Surgery Fund for the Future
The Department of Surgery at U-M is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care, education and clinical and basic science research. Your gift ensures that researchers may continue to create and discover innovative breakthroughs.
Support Surgical Innovation
Partner With Us

We would be pleased to discuss your interests and goals — and the impact your gift can have. We can connect you with faculty and staff, identify where your help is most needed, and share how giving can provide personal satisfaction as well as financial and tax benefits.
Matt Douponce Matt Douponce
Senior Director of Development