 Surgery EducationThe Department of Surgery is nationally recognized for the excellence of its surgical training programs and consistently attracts outstanding candidates for trainee positions at the house officer and fellowship levels. The surgical heritage at The University of Michigan is unusually strong and associated with such names as Charles deNancrede, Hugh Cabot, John Alexander, Cameron Haight, Reed Nesbit, Frederick Coller and Gardner Child. There are over 100 full-time faculty members including basic scientists in biochemistry, immunology, bioengineering and physiology whose expertise enriches many areas of investigation. IN THE NEWSAugust 19, 2007 -- Erika Newman, M.D. to receive the 2007 Outstanding Woman Resident Award Erika Newman, M.D. has been selected to receive the 2007 Outstanding Woman Resident Award by the Association of Women Surgeons. Erika was chosen for this recognition from among a national pool of candidates. This award recognizes a remarkable career in training and Dr. Newman's outstanding potential to contribute to the surgical profession. The award ceremony will be held on Monday, October 8 in New Orleans during the meeting of the American College of Surgeons. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Conference Drs. Pacella, Cavaliere, Egeland, Curtin and Wilensky attended the annual American Society of Plastic Surgeons conference in Chicago this October. Not only did these plastic residents present cases and posters to attendees but celebrated at the annual Dingman Alumni Dinner at Gibson's Steakhouse. more >> Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society MeetingMichael Mulholland, M.D., PhD, Chair, Department of Surgery and the Department of Surgery sponsored several General and Plastic Surgery House Officers including Justin Dimick, David Heidt, Erika Newman, Amit Mather, Rupa Seetharamaiah, Daniel Schwarz, Timothy Janiga and Albert Ma to attend and present during the Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society meeting held in Ann Arbor, MI October 19-22, 2006. Funding for residents to attend the Coller meeting and participate in the Coller Tours was generously provided by the alumni of the Department of Surgery. more >> American College of Surgeon's Meeting American College of Surgeon's Meeting For the fifth year, Dr. Michael Mulholland, Chair, Department of Surgery, sponsored 9 medical students to attend the American College of Surgeon's Meeting in Chicago, IL, October 7 - 11, 2006. more >> 2006 Resident Training Programs Application InformationClick HERE for further information on our application process. |