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.
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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.
June 8, 2020
Message from the Chair: We need to do more.
Let us build a future together where we can all keep our promises.
June 1, 2020
Message from the Chair: Rebuilding
Dr. Dimick discusses a post-pandemic vision for the Department of Surgery.
March 24, 2020
Creating a Hybrid Workforce: Architecture & Urban Planning Meets Healthcare
Dr. Andrew Ibrahim is launching a fellowship to close the gap between designers and clinicians.
March 17, 2020
Got Great Research? Think Beyond Federal Grants to Fund It
With fierce competition for federal grants, it's important to be agile and aware of different pools of funding to support work.
March 10, 2020
Global Surgery Gives, Global Surgery Takes
Global surgery partnerships usually involve Michigan Medicine surgeons sharing their expertise and educating other clinicians. Surgeons return to Michigan with more than souvenirs in the form of lessons they can implement close to home.
March 1, 2020
Message From the Chair: Updates on Faculty Development
The Department of Surgery will be offering several programs throughout the year to support faculty development.
February 27, 2020
When Emotions and Decisions Collide: Investigating the Role of Emotional Response in Breast Cancer Treatment
How is a provider's decision-making affected by a patient's strong emotional response to a diagnosis?
February 11, 2020
It’s Not Magic. It’s Strategic. Balancing Motherhood and Surgery
It takes drive to be a surgeon. It takes a village to be mother, too.
February 1, 2020
Message From the Chair: Updates on Cultural Initiatives
The "Culture Crew" has undertaken five projects that were reviewed at a recent retreat.
January 28, 2020
Prehabilitation Is an Exercise in Surgeons Putting Down Scalpels, Putting on Coaching Hats
A crisis event is a powerful motivator to change behavior. Better surgical outcomes and lower episode costs show that it's worth investing in the changes.
January 23, 2020
Always More to Learn: Takeaways From the 2019 Women in Surgery Leadership Development Conference
The previous conferences focused on women as a whole. This year, the conference put the spotlight on race and intersectionality.