Clinical Excellence | Pioneering Research | Innovative Education
The Department of Surgery is driven to deliver clinical excellence, compassionate patient care, pioneering research, and the education of surgical leaders.
The Department of Surgery offers comprehensive residency programs and surgery fellowships in several different specialty areas, ranging from cardiothoracic surgery, surgical critical care, to vascular surgery and more.
Our robust research program provides our residents and faculty the opportunity to participate in scientific discovery and clinical innovation. We have a rich history of renowned basic and clinical science research, distinguishing ourselves as an academic and clinical center of excellence.
*University of Minnesota graduate students who are hired as Graduate Assistants in the Department of Surgery are paid a minimum hourly rate of $27.95.
Exceptional surgical care of our patients is our primary responsibility. Patients' needs come first. This requires exceptional surgeons, nurses and staff, and clinical excellence. We treat patients as if they are our family members.
Department Chair, Sayeed Ikramuddin, MD, MHA
Our vision is to be the preeminent department of surgery in Minnesota, serving patients of the world where groundbreaking research and exceptional training come together to produce the unrivaled care that we demand for our loved ones.
