Resident Testimonials

The General Surgery Program at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is a community-style program that encompasses an array of bread-and-butter general surgery cases with high volume thoracic, vascular and plastic surgery. I not only chose this program for its diverse pathology and case load but most importantly for the people who make up the program. Excelling in residency is dependent on a good support system. This program has a strong-knit of residents who become your new and extended family, willing to fight for you and help you inside and outside the hospital. It is this aspect of the program that continues to remind me why I made the right choice in my General Surgery residency. - Bryan Bennett, D.O.

I knew from my pre-interview dinner that Henry Ford Jackson was the place for me. If I was going to have long hours at the hospital, these are the people I would want by my side. Supported, encouraged out of my comfort zone (in the best way), excited to learn, and valued, are some of the things I've felt working with my co-residents, the attendings and staff. Henry Ford Jackson residency excels in training surgery residents to be competent and confident general surgeons right out of residency. Over the past 5 years, I am lucky to have these people to call my family away from home.” -Kelsey Peters, D.O.

"Home" would be the one word I would use to describe Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. My interview was natural, enticing, impressive and enlightening. The staff is enthusiastic and interested in medical education. A growing hospital with sufficient pathology to make a well rounded general surgeon. Henry Ford Allegiance Health was my number one choice and I have never questioned that decision, even on my hardest days. - Chase Stauffer, D.O.

I chose Henry Ford Jackson Hospital because of the leadership and the residents. Dr. Pfeifer's leadership and organization are unparalleled. He genuinely values the progress and maturation of his residents and desires to see you grow into a confident surgeon with an exceptional skill set. The residents are a diverse group, down to earth, all compassionate and altruistic. The seniors surgical skills in the operating room were superb and the patient care they provided on the floor was outstanding. As a student, I was treated as a member of the team and made meaningful contributions. I knew this was a unique environment and I am happy I made the choice. - Evan Rey, D.O.

Deciding to do my residency at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital was a life-changing decision, and one that I will never regret. I have felt like family since my interview, and the comradery pervades throughout the years. Additionally, the educational experience is robust and the benefits of exposure to a wide variety of pathologies is evident, especially when rotating at outside facilities. I received heavy surgical exposure early on, and now, as a current 4th year, I feel utmost prepared for any post-graduate route I may take, including fellowship. Residency is hard, regardless of the institution, but it is certainly a lot more tolerable when you're surrounded by an incredible group of people in a place you can now call "home." - Meghan Czajka, D.O.