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Surgery Alumni

U-M Medical School Department of Surgery alumni can get involved in specialized societies, events, networking and teaching opportunities.

Get Involved

There are boundless ways to continue growing with the Department of Surgery. As an active member of the alumni community, you have access to alumni events, societies, and conferences. You’ll also find opportunities to keep learning from fellow surgeons and to give back to the next generation.

Events
Attend social outings, Michigan football games, tours of labs and clinics and more.
Networking
Connect with current faculty and residents.
Teaching
Join us as a visiting professor and share your knowledge and experience.

Societies & Annual Meetings

Renew your ties to the Department of Surgery tradition and continue developing your expertise by sharing knowledge through societies and annual meetings. These societies bring together generations of surgeons to make lifelong connections and advance the field.

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Your contribution helps us research medical breakthroughs, make medicine more inclusive and train the next generation of surgical leaders.

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