Giving to Surgery
Transforming Lives Through Surgical Innovation
In times of illness or injury, surgery can be the answer that restores hope and health.
Gifts of all sizes help us push the boundaries of surgery through exceptional care, teaching, and research.
Your generosity helps us save and transform lives every day.
Expert Care and Boundless Innovation
Your gift supports:
- Rapid access to care for trauma and urgent conditions like cancer
- Clinical trials that move new treatments forward for patients
- Research coordinators to help more people access clinical trials
- Research partnerships with experts across U-M that drive innovation
- Training opportunities for the leaders and experts of tomorrow
- Lectureships and professorships that attract and support talented faculty
Together, we can create better outcomes and new possibilities for patients in Michigan and beyond.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
Giving Opportunities
Academic Surgeon Development Program
Your gift to this fund will help launch surgical trainees on an impact-focused career trajectory through personalized pathways.
ADT - Surgery Residency Program Research Years
Your gift helps ensure clinical, educational, and academic excellence in the Surgery Residency Program. Funds support resident training and research to develop exceptionally talented, independent surgeons.
Surgery Fund for the Future
The Department of Surgery at U-M is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care, education and clinical and basic science research. Your gift ensures that researchers may continue to create and discover innovative breakthroughs.
- General Surgery Administration
- International Center for Automotive Medicine
- Japan Fund in Plastic Surgery
- Michael W. Mulholland, M.D., Ph.D. Professorship Fund
- Michigan Medicine OMFS Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Organ Transplant Research Program
- Pancreas Center Gift Fund
- Pediatric Surgery Gift
- Plastic Surgery Research and Teaching
- Thoracic Surgery Gift Fund
- Vascular Surgery Resident and Fellow Travel Fund
Philanthropy News
Philanthropy News
Armstrong family fuels transplant hope and progress
The Armstrong family honors Bert’s legacy with a fellowship fund supporting future heart transplant doctors, advancing research and hope at U-M.
Philanthropy News
Gewertz family makes enduring commitment to surgical education
The Gewertz family's enduring commitment strengthens surgical education through a planned gift to the Coller Society, fostering innovation and excellence for future leaders.
Philanthropy News
Memorial Gifts Helping Transplant Nurses Improve Patient Care
When Alan Bergmooser, 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 17, 2021, his friends and family wanted to celebrate his life and make a difference for others.
Philanthropy News
CVC Nursing Team Thanks Donor for Improving Care and Safety of Heart Transplant Patients
On July 20, 2022, the nursing team in the University of Michigan Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center (FCVC) hosted a special virtual Zoom session with honored guest Daniel Silverman...
Partner With Us
We would be pleased to discuss your interests and goals — and the impact your gift can have. We can connect you with faculty and staff, identify where your help is most needed, and share how giving can provide personal satisfaction as well as financial and tax benefits.
Matt Douponce
Senior Director of Development
