Surgery Residency & Fellowship Programs
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Become an Expert Surgeon

When you train at the best, you can be your best.

Solidify Your Skills. Stretch Your Interests.

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
Surgery Residency Programs
General Surgery

Our program is ranked #1 in the nation for its unique clinical care, curriculum and research opportunities.

Hospital Dentistry General Practice

This 1-year program is designed to provide advanced training beyond the level of pre-doctoral education.

Integrated Plastic Surgery

Our six-year program features clinical education, professional development opportunities and a supportive community.

Integrated Thoracic Surgery

We'll empower you to be a leader in the field with training that features a high volume of challenging and diverse cases.

Integrated Vascular Surgery

Our academic vascular surgery program offers a broad clinical foundation and protected time for academic and research pursuits.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Our program combines top-ranked medical education with advanced training in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Orofacial Pain

Our two-year, ADA-accredited post-doctoral program turns graduates into experts on orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine.

Surgery Fellowship Programs
Why Train With Us?

Dr. Jonathan Cunha describes the unique features of the Michigan Medicine general surgery residency program. 
 

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Learn what it's like to be a Surgery Resident at the U-M Medical School, where our department is committed to your success.

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    Training Verification

    (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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    Lauren Feryus
    Administrative Specialist
    University of Michigan
    1500 E. Medical Center Drive
    2110 Taubman Center
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5346