Pediatric Surgery
Surgeons working in the operating room

Section of Pediatric Surgery

Through research and education, we empower the next generation to deliver best-in-class care to families from all over the world.

Our Tradition of Excellence in Pediatric Surgery

Our expert surgeons at the U-M Medical School Section of Pediatric Surgery set the standard for teamwork, compassion, education and innovation as we achieve outstanding outcomes for patients, invent novel life-saving treatments, and create a legacy of excellence in the field through advanced medical training.

About

We're a leader in providing advanced pediatric surgical care, conducting cutting-edge research and training future surgeons.

Education

We offer fellowship training programs in pediatric surgery, pediatric surgical critical care, fetal diagnosis and treatment and clinical research.

Research

Our research mission spans basic, translational, clinical outcomes and health services domains.

People

We've united leaders in patient care, research and education to provide the best experience for patients, students and trainees.

Patient Care

Our expertise includes multidisciplinary programs for inflammatory bowel and colorectal diseases, intestinal rehabilitation, endocrine surgery and more.

Giving

Support us in setting the standard for pediatric surgical care, education and research.

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.

Learn more about our Michigan Promise
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Leadership
See all Pediatric Surgery faculty Erika Newman profile photo Erika L Newman
Michael W Mulholland M.D.
Ph.D. Research Professor
Associate Director
Pediatric Surgery Section
Associate Professor of Surgery
Associate Chair
Department of Pediatric Surgery Section
Program Director and Section Head
Pediatric Surgery Section
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Two Michigan Medicine surgery residency programs are top in the nation in latest Doximity rankings
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What makes a great clinical surgery educator? Faculty and residents weigh in
Surgeons often gravitate toward a particular pillar of the academic surgical mission. Some shine in research, others are at home in the operating room, and some thrive as teachers. That third pillar, education, is as critical as the others to prepare surgical trainees for future independent practice.
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Department News
2024 Moses Gunn Research Conference highlights
The Department of Surgery held the 35th annual Moses Gunn Research Conference on June 7 at the Michigan League to showcase the cutting-edge surgical research happening within the department. To participate, residents, medical students, and other researchers submitted abstracts of their work to be considered for a poster or an oral presentation at the conference.
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Barbie may help physicians, patients have more productive telehealth visits
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