General Surgery Residency
Michigan’s No. 1 General Surgery Residency
Join for top training and a legacy of innovation.
Unmatched surgical training in Michigan
Become part of our legacy of impact by training in our General Surgery Residency Program, ranked No. 1 in the nation for public institutions. Here, you’ll gain a rare depth of clinical exposure, protected time for academic development, and a tight-knit team of colleagues supporting you at each step of your training.
By joining the U-M Medical School Department of Surgery, you’re also joining a rich legacy of surgical innovation and excellence.
Salary & Benefits
The University of Michigan offers highly competitive salaries and tremendous benefits to our residents/fellows. An overview of salary, benefits and employment eligibility is available on the University of Michigan Medical School website.
Meet Our Residents
The Department of Surgery at the U-M Medical School is comprised of a diverse and dedicated team. Under the guidance of dedicated faculty, residents develop skills that equip them to exceed the highest standards of patient care and research.
What to expect?
- Depth and breadth of clinical and research opportunities: With more than 7,000 operative cases annually and excellent NIH funding support, we provide rich learning opportunities for residents. Our diverse team includes more than 100 full time faculty, many of whom hold leadership positions in national organizations, and 5 of our faculty are members of the National Academy of Medicine. General surgery residents graduate with some of the most robust clinical experience in the country. Residents also enjoy 2 years of protected time for academic development and research across a range of interests, from basic science to health services and educational research.
- Well-rounded curriculum: Residents learn all aspects of the discipline, including diseases of the abdomen, breast, head and neck, skin and soft tissues, and endocrine systems, as well as management of trauma and burn patients. Through specialty services and elective rotations, trainees also gain experience with solid organ transplantation, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, and bariatric surgery.
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.
Training Verification
Contact the Office of Surgery Education to request a training verification for any physician who has participated in an accredited Department of Surgery graduate medical education program.
Program Leadership
David T Hughes, MD, FACS
Research Professor
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery
Medical School
Benjamin D Ferguson, MD, PhD
Medical School
Grace J Kim, MD
Department of Surgery
Clinical Professor of Surgery
Program Associate
Surgery
Medical School
Michael Englesbe, MD
Associate Chair, Department of Transplant Surgery
Professor of Surgery
Medical Director, UMMG
Section Head, Transplant Surgery
Medical School
Hope T Jackson, MD, FACS
Medical School
See Where Training Takes Place
Expand your career trajectory in a high-volume academic medical center that also supports and excels in a wide range of basic science, translational and clinic outcomes research programs.
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