Surgery Outreach Initiatives
The U-M Medical School Department of Surgery is committed to programmatic development that inspires and supports faculty members and trainees to participate in all levels of outreach.
Doctors of Tomorrow
The Doctors of Tomorrow program is a partnership between Detroit’s Cass Technical High School, the University of Michigan Medical School, and the Department of Surgery in which high school students from underrepresented communities in medicine work with faculty members, medical students and residents to prepare for a career in healthcare. Opportunities include serving as physician mentor, leading educational session, serve on a panel for medical student Q&A, and creating video content. Contact the Doctors of Tomorrow leadership team at [email protected] for more information.
Michigan Women's Surgical Collaborative (MWSC)
Michigan Women's Surgical Collaborative (MWSC) is a group in the Department of Surgery that aims to find tools to support the success of women and underrepresented minorities through research and outreach, including an annual conference that brings together surgical faculty members and residents from across the country. Opportunities include attending events such as the annual conference and webinars. Contact the MWSC leadership team at [email protected] for more information.
Center for Global Surgery
The Department of Surgery's Michigan Center for Global Surgery offers global surgery opportunities focusing on education, clinical care, policy and research for trainees and faculty members.
SCRUBS
This medical student surgery interest group is focused on providing intentional support for students underrepresented in surgery and creating a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and empowerment. Faculty members and residents have the opportunity to teach technical skills, mentor medical students through research projects, serve on a panel for the Diversity in Surgery series.
