General Surgery Residency
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Michigan’s No. 1 General Surgery Residency

Join for top training and a legacy of innovation.

Unmatched surgical training in Michigan

Become part of our legacy of impact by training in our General Surgery Residency Program, ranked No. 1 in the nation for public institutions. Here, you’ll gain a rare depth of clinical exposure, protected time for academic development, and a tight-knit team of colleagues supporting you at each step of your training.

By joining the U-M Medical School Department of Surgery, you’re also joining a rich legacy of surgical innovation and excellence.

Program Overview

Learn more about the unique clinical care, curriculum and research opportunities in the General Surgery Residency program.

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Discover our recruitment opportunities for the General Surgery Residency program.

Curriculum & Rotations

Our residency program leaders work closely with residents to define topical, engaging, and valuable didactic education and skills training.

Salary & Benefits

The University of Michigan offers highly competitive salaries and tremendous benefits to our residents/fellows. An overview of salary, benefits and employment eligibility is available on the University of Michigan Medical School website.

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Meet Our Residents

The Department of Surgery at the U-M Medical School is comprised of a diverse and dedicated team. Under the guidance of dedicated faculty, residents develop skills that equip them to exceed the highest standards of patient care and research.

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What to expect?
  • Depth and breadth of clinical and research opportunities: With more than 7,000 operative cases annually, and excellent NIH funding support, U-M Medical School Department of General Surgery provides the rich learning opportunities for which you’re looking. Our diverse team includes more than 100 full time faculty, many of whom hold leadership positions in national organizations, and 5 of our faculty are members of the National Academy of Medicine. General surgery residents at the U-M Medical School graduate with some of the most robust clinical experience in the country. Residents also enjoy 2 years of protected time for academic development and research across a range of interests, from basic science to health services and educational research.
  • Well-rounded curriculum: Residents learn all aspects of the discipline, including diseases of the abdomen, breast, head and neck, skin and soft tissues, and endocrine systems, as well as management of trauma and burn patients. Through specialty services and elective rotations, trainees also gain experience with U-M’s excellent programs in solid organ transplantation, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, and bariatric 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.

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Program Leadership
See all General Surgery faculty David Hughes David T Hughes, MD, FACS
James Lynds M.D.
Research Professor
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery
Benjamin Ferguson, MD Benjamin D Ferguson, MD, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
Grace Kim Grace J Kim, MD
Associate Chair, Department of Surgery
Clinical Professor of Surgery
Program Associate, Surgery
Michael J. Englesbe Michael Englesbe, MD
Cyrenus G Darling Sr M.D. and Cyrenus G Darling Jr M.D. Professor of Surgery
Associate Chair, Department of Transplant Surgery
Professor of Surgery
Medical Director, UMMG
Section Head, Transplant Surgery
Hope T. Jackson Hope T Jackson, MD, FACS
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery
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