September 23, 2021
Pediatric surgery fellow overcomes doubt to operate from wheelchair
A fall put Dr. Chris McCulloh's surgery career in doubt. Encouragement put it back on track.
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June 24, 2021
Out and proud in residency: Two surgery interns share their journey
For Jamila Picart, M.D., and Steven Xie, M.D., the search for residency programs included a search for inclusivity.
June 11, 2021
Shining a light on the 'black box' of the surgery promotions process
A team creates a roadmap to navigating the complicated promotions process, and shares lessons learned along the way.
May 20, 2021
Inside-the-box thinking: Simulator looks to increase laparoscopic surgery uptake in Africa
Laparoscopy is a well established surgical technique, but it has a different learning curve compared to open surgery. The ALL-SAFE module developed as part of a global surgery challenge hopes to bridge the education and practice gap in Africa.
May 12, 2021
Surgery Fellow: Let’s Check Out of Hotel Rooms for Oral Board Exams
Meredith Barrett, M.D., reflects on speaking up about an uncomfortable tradition, and the vulnerability it took to do so.
April 1, 2021
When COVID dealt struggling medical students another blow, the Shield Fund provided a lifeline
A student who’d been helped stepped up along with faculty members to pay it forward.
March 2, 2021
Yes, health services research can translate to policy change
Research on “surprise billing” by a team at Michigan Medicine that included two surgical residents contributed to the chorus of voices that resulted in significant policy change.
February 5, 2021
Yes, Surgery Clerkship Is Still Tough. Here’s How It’s Changing
More ways of providing feedback and an emphasis on empathy combine to provide an experience that's still true to the speciality, but less intimidating to medical students
January 26, 2021
Can Operating Rooms Be More Sustainable? Creating a Framework for Change
A "triple bottom line" approach to curbing waste and emissions generated in operating rooms could help enact change.
January 22, 2021
Applying Extended Reality Technologies: Innovating Rounding and Educating, and Removing Barriers
A fast-tracked collaboration leads to an innovative modality for bringing learners into patient rooms, and sharing best practices and findings with far-flung colleagues.
January 4, 2021
A Cervical Esophagogastric Anastomosis Simulator May Make Practice Perfect
When the stakes are high for a specific part of a surgery, a simulator is a strong addition to the learning toolkit.
November 19, 2020
Wellness Among Surgical Trainees During a Pandemic? Yes, It’s Possible
While the COVID-19 pandemic threatened residents' wellness, a team rolled out initiatives to prioritize it.
November 17, 2020
A tradition of excellence: Department of Surgery well represented in National Academy of Medicine
The continuity of representation comes down to a dedication to the scientific study of problems relevant to the field of surgery.
November 10, 2020
Female surgeons see double-standards at play in interprofessional conflict
A study of how female surgeons perceive conflict spotlights their experiences and highlights opportunities for better resolving—and even avoiding—them.
October 15, 2020
Breast Reconstruction Surgery: Building Awareness, Taking Down Barriers
Breast reconstruction surgery can be a key part of recovery from treatment, yet many women don't opt for it.
September 23, 2020
Anastomosis Mentorship Program Builds Surgery Families
Safety nets woven from members across surgical generations help build connections and facilitate early interventions when difficulties arise.
September 9, 2020
'Everyone's the Same Size Square': Transplant Surgery Research Group Finds Real Collaboration in Virtual Mode
The COVID-19 pandemic has eliminated many in-person meetings. For a transplant surgery interest group, the change spurred more engagement.
July 16, 2020
Drafted: How Three Michigan Medicine Surgeons Helped Plan a COVID-19 Field Hospital
When the fight is overwhelming, it helps to leverage military mindsets.
June 26, 2020
Culture is Complicated, and There’s a Curriculum for it
Changing culture takes time, strategy, and support.
June 10, 2020
A Labor of Love: Going Beyond Talk in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Erika Newman, M.D., has helped push conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion forward. Now, she's looking to push action.