Our teams at the U-M Medical School Department of Surgery strive to create a workplace where all faculty and residents are empowered to achieve their best in an academic environment that explores, continually improves and celebrates the core values of well-being, diversity and professional excellence in an intentionally inclusive environment.
Culture Crew
The Culture Crew is a group of faculty members, residents, allied health professionals, and staff dedicated to enhancing culture in the Department of Surgery. Task teams focus on specific initiatives to assess progress towards environmental goals, address evolving strategy, and foster communication and connection in the Department of Surgery.
Michigan Action Progress System (MAPS)
The Michigan Action Progress System (MAPS) is a process for collective, ongoing enhancement of the Department of Surgery culture. The primary goal of the MAPS program is to provide informal, ad hoc, peer-to-peer education when addressing mistreatment or unprofessional behavior.
Wellness
The Department of Surgery is committed to cultivating wellness through awareness, education, resources, and a supportive environment. The department offers a variety of channels for faculty members, residents, fellows, and staff members to seek support or provide feedback around wellness.
Cultural Complications Curriculum
The cultural complications curriculum provides dedicated time and curricula to address and discuss cultural competency, patient and provider relations, and trainee experiences.
The Department of Surgery at U-M Medical School is dedicated to the safety of all patients, families, employees, and learners who come into our hospitals and clinics. We strive to be an anti-racist institution that is dedicated to supporting policies and practices aimed at eliminating health disparities, improving access to care for all communities, and building a culture that ensures safety and a sense of belonging for everyone. We stand together against intolerant or disrespectful behavior and condemn racism in any form.
The Department of Surgery Culture Crew has created an Environment Toolkit, a collection of value statements, guidelines, and policies which provide a framework for environment-related best practices.
This toolkit includes:
- Patient Bias Protocol
- the Michigan Action Progress System (MAPS)
- Recruiting for Diversity Primer
- Cultural Complications Curriculum
Contribute to the Department of Surgery's pursuit of excellence in academic surgery. Your support helps faculty and trainees participate in leadership, outreach and achievement initiatives.
