Training Tomorrow's Surgeons
Join our tradition of excellence
We're training compassionate, competent surgeons who are dedicated to patient care. Discover what the Sparrow/MSU General Surgery Residency Program is all about.
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Sparrow named as one of the top US hospitals by Newsweek Magazine.
For the last several years, Sparrow hospital has been named to as one of the world’s best hospitals within the US by Newsweek magazine. Sparrow is currently ranked as a top 150 hospital in the US and is ranked the 5th best hospital in the state of Michigan.
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Get Early Operative Experience
It's no secret. The best way to become skilled in general surgery is to receive regular operative experience. Our Residents are in the operating room as early as week 3 of the program. Our program structure will train, challenge, and prepare you for a successful career in surgery.
Curriculum
The five year curriculum is carefully and thoughtfully planned to maximize the educational and clinical experience. Our residents gain progressive responsibility throughout this period. Professionalism and clinical competence are two aspects that are especially emphasized. Upon graduation, the new surgeon is then able to successfully enter practice or pursue a fellowship.
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Faculty
Our faculty consists of a strong educational group of skilled surgeons. Each of them are dedicated to the enhancement of medicine and the education of residents and medical students. They represent a wide range of sub-specialties and each add to the robust training environment.