The Application Process

All applicants interested in our General, Integrated Plastic, Integrated Vascular, Neurosurgery, Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery training programs need only apply through the electronic Residency Matching Services (ERAS). Information regarding the ERAS program is available through your medical school dean's office or through the American Medical Association (http://www.ama-assn.org/). Applications will be considered complete with the following documentation: 1) ERAS application; 2) USMLE score(s); 3) personal statement; (4) medical school transcript; 5) 3 letters of recommendation (one must be from the Chair and/or Program Director of the program to which you are applying); and 6) Dean's Letter.

University of Michigan GME programs "strive to prepare students from diverse backgrounds for their chosen medical careers with the knowledge, skills and values that serve as the basis for the highest quality clinical practice, lifelong learning, scholarly research and community service" (Source: UM Statement of Commitment to Graduate Medical Education). To achieve this goal, it must recruit and select well-qualified, motivated candidates.

The University of Michigan General Surgery Residency Program seeks qualified candidates who have demonstrate their preparedness, ability, aptitude, communication skills, and personal qualities for a career in surgery. All applications from LCME or AOA medical school or equivalent international medical schools are considered. Academic credentials sought in the successful candidate's application are Outstanding to Excellent performance on the USMLE Parts I and II and Honors in the required surgery rotation. We also evaluate the overall clinical performance; most candidates have High Pass or Honors in most clinical rotations. Research experience and a broad range of extracurricular activities are valued. The Program Director and designated faculty select candidates invited to interview.

To assure complete and timely review of your application, we strongly recommend that all materials are received by October 16, 2009 (with exception of the Dean's Letter). Incomplete applications will not be considered. After thorough review of the application, competitive applicants will be extended an interview. Interviews will be held on the following dates:

Interview Dates