Friday, May 20, 2022 to Sunday, May 22, 2022

Student Surgery Leadership Weekend

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Ann Arbor, MI

Leadership Training Program for Students Applying for Surgical Residency

We are pleased to announce that the University of Michigan Student  Surgery Leadership Weekend  will be held on  Friday, May 20, 2022 – Sunday, May 22, 2022.

The event may switch to virtual depending on the current pandemic. If this does happen, the event will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

The global pandemic has created significant challenges for health systems and training programs across the country. This year’s theme is Innovation in Surgical Training and Education.

Featured topics and workshops:

  • Department of Surgery Overview - Dr. Justin Dimick, Department of Surgery Chair
  • Innovation Workshop - Dr. Mark Cohen
  • Operative Entrustment - Dr. Gurjit Sandhu
  • Assessing Surgical Competence - Dr. Brian George
  • Transforming the Surgery Clerkship - Dr. Gifty Kwakye
  • Learning Styles Workshop - Drs. Gurjit Sandhu and Jonathan Finks
  • Tips and Tricks for Applying to Residency – Multiple speakers

Applications are open through March 10, 2022. 

Learn more and apply →