Become an Expert Surgeon
When you train at the best, you can be your best.
The U-M Medical School Department of Surgery is nationally recognized for the excellence of its surgical training programs and consistently attracts outstanding candidates for trainee positions at the house officer and fellowship levels. As a surgery resident or fellow at the University of Michigan Medical School, you’ll join a department committed to your success. Our residency and fellowship programs emphasize:
- A wide variety and number of surgical cases at one of the best academic medical centers in the country, Michigan Medicine
- Flexible and multidisciplinary cross-training as you learn from more than 100 full-time faculty, including experts in biochemistry, immunology, bioengineering and physiology
- Opportunities to combine surgical training with clinical, basic science, translational and outcomes research
- Strong mentoring relationships with faculty who are at the top of their field
We're committed to training surgeons who will be future leaders in the field of surgery. Our highly ranked surgical fellowship programs span a wide range of specialties, offering learners the opportunity to train with diverse cases.
Dr. Jonathan Cunha describes the unique features of the Michigan Medicine general surgery residency program.
Learn what it's like to be a Surgery Resident at the U-M Medical School, where our department is committed to your success.
Expand your career trajectory in a high-volume academic medical center that also supports and excels in a wide range of basic science, translational and clinic outcomes research programs.
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(General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Craniofacial, Plastic Surgery - Hand and Preliminary)
The U-M Medical School Department of Surgery charges $35 for verification for all trainees that have been out of the program for two years or longer and $50 for those requiring the signature of the Program Director. You may submit your verification request via mail, email or fax. If you submit payment with your mailed-in request, the verification will be completed and returned in a timely fashion. Requests that are faxed or emailed will receive a request for payment. Verification(s) will be completed and returned once payment is received.
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2110 Taubman Center
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5346