Michigan Medicine Student Surgery Leadership Weekend – (Application Deadline 03/10/18)
Michigan Medicine Student Surgery Leadership Weekend – (Application Deadline 03/10/18)
Goals of this program:
Facilitate and motivate medical students to becoming the future leaders in surgery as well as provide them the knowledge and preparation to apply for and match in academic surgery. We plan to have over 25 faculty, house officers and recently matched medical students to facilitate a personalized experience for each participant.This year, the conference will have a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, and the importance of promoting an equitable environment.
Who can apply:
All University of Michigan medical students who intend to apply in surgery (general, vascular, plastic, cardiothoracic, or otolaryngology) surgery in the Fall 2018 (to match March 2019) are guaranteed a spot in the Student Surgery Leadership Weekend. In addition, students from other U.S. medical schools applying in one of these fields in 2017 may apply.
Benefits of participating:
All applicants will receive a summary of the proceedings of the program as well as a guide on “How to apply for surgical residency”. A small group of students will be invited to participate in the Student Surgery Leadership Weekend based on the competitiveness of their application.
Costs of participation:
The Academic Surgeon Development Program at the University of Michigan will cover room, board and meals. This includes the students selected to participate who attend medical schools other than the University of Michigan. (Travel expenses are covered for some)
Applications due March 10, 2018, 5pm (Eastern Standard Time)
Selected participants notified April 5, 2017
To apply, please complete registration information.
Here is the application: Application
For more information please visit the official website.
Please e-mail: Karla Robinson at zinn@med.umich.edu .