Surgeon-Scientist Training Pathway
The Surgeon-Scientist Training Pathway in the U-M Medical School Department of Surgery is designed for general surgery residents interested in pursuing a career as academic surgeons, independently funded investigators and leaders in translational or basic science research.
All general surgery residents complete two years of Academic Development Time between the third and fourth years of clinical training.
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Program Overview
This pathway is a matchable training track that provides structured and individualized mentorship, protected research time, grant-writing support, and access to the extensive scientific resources available at Michigan Medicine and the broader research community at the University of Michigan.
Residents in the Surgeon-Scientist Training Pathway focuses on basic and translational research with the long-term career goal of running an NIH R01-funded laboratory. This immersive research experience allows residents to develop a focused scholarly portfolio, generate preliminary data, publish peer-reviewed work, present nationally, and prepare competitive applications for extramural funding.
How to Apply
Prospective residents interested in this track should discuss this with the Program Director during the interview process.
Applicants will be able to rank the Surgeon-Scientist Training Pathway at the University of Michigan Health General Surgery Residency program.
Research Training Opportunities
The Department of Surgery is home to a broad portfolio of NIH-sponsored research. Residents in the Surgeon-Scientist Training Pathway may work with NIH-funded faculty researchers and may be eligible to participate in NIH-supported training programs, including F32 individual fellowship mechanisms and T32 institutional training grants including:
- Cancer Care & Delivery
- Cardiac Surgery
- Cardiology
- Digestive Diseases
- Obesity & Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Pulmonary/Lung Disease
- Surgical Oncology
- Vascular T32
Prior research experience is helpful but not always required. The pathway is designed to help residents develop the skills, mentorship, and scholarly foundation necessary for long-term success as a surgeon-scientist.
