Additionally, we will be offering a virtual vascular surgery elective, which provides an individually arranged elective for flexible integration of potential applicants. The virtual elective aims to enhance your understanding of vascular disease and management principles while providing an opportunity for you to learn more about our program, our culture, and our team. We hope this experience will also offer a chance to connect with other peers for support and networking as well as get to know our faculty members and trainees.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and register with the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). We have 1 position available each year in the program, which includes 5 clinical years and 2 years of research.
We accept applications on a rolling basis. Residents begin their training on or about June 16.
Application Packet
Please submit the following information in your application packet:
- A personal statement describing your interest in the program and your future plans
- 3 letters of recommendation
- A copy of your USMLE Step I and Step II (if applicable) scores
- A curriculum vita
Contact Us
Please contact the Department of Surgery Education Office with any questions.
Virtual Elective
Ask Us Anything Webinar Series
The Department of Surgery hosted a series of webinars for those interested in becoming a surgical resident at Michigan Medicine. These webinars give applicants a chance to meet the chair, Dr. Justin B. Dimick, and to hear about our different programs for residents around the Michigan Promise, academic development time, mentorship and professional development.
Past Ask Us Anything Webinars
Watch past Ask Us Anything webinars to learn more about what it's like to be a resident in the Michigan Medicine Department of Surgery.
Follow Us on Social Media
The Department of Surgery Twitter account is a useful resource for applicants. It provides updates about upcoming events and highlights life at Michigan Medicine for General Surgery residents and faculty members. The Department of Surgery Instagram account gives a snapshot of life at Michigan Medicine.
Explore Your Training Ground

Discover Michigan Medicine through the Your Training Ground guide to get to know where you will be spending time during your residency. You can also get to know Ann Arbor through the Go Blue Guide.
Additional resources in the Go Blue Guide cover topics such as campus life, housing, health and wellness.