We’re proud to offer comprehensive and innovative surgical education programs in all facets of surgical training. We provide robust clinical training for our 3rd and 4th-year medical students, including core student rotations in general surgery, subspecialty electives, and an intern preparedness course required for students entering surgical specialty residencies. Our nationally recognized and competitive GME programs consist of three residencies and nine fellowship training programs, providing outstanding surgical training for residents and fellows interested in the full range of surgical careers.
We also provide multiple opportunities for CME, ranging from traditional didactic CME programming and web access to our Departmental Grand Rounds, to innovative programs such as our “GlovesOn” and “Surgical Coaching” initiatives. Finally, all of our learners benefit from a mature and well-resourced simulation curriculum, our leadership in surgical education research, and our commitment to faculty development in education.
Latest Education News
Department of Surgery Hosts 28th Annual Layton F. Rikkers Education Retreat
On Tuesday, May 26, the Department of Surgery celebrated its 28th annual Layton F. Rikkers Education Retreat. The theme of this year’s retreat was “From Survival to Formation: Reclaiming the Educational Mission of the Surgical …
Dr. Lee Faucher Awarded Dean’s Teaching Award
Dr. Lee Faucher, professor in the Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery, was awarded the Dean’s Teaching Award at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s Medical Education Day on May 28. …
MJS: In fight to save Ukraine’s wounded, surgeons learn skills at UW-Madison
May 27, 2026 Kelly Meyerhofer (photos: Hannah Schroeder) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel MADISON – Maks Makarenkov couldn’t help but smile on car rides through the capital city. He saw homes with blue and yellow flags pinned …
Dr. Sam Poore to lead clinical trials education program
The project, Partnership to Expand Education and Training Pathways in Clinical Research is led by Samuel Poore, MD, PhD, professor, Department of Surgery, UW School of Medicine and Public Health; and co-investigators Rafael Veintimilla, MD, senior director, …
Wisconsin Surgery Leads the Way on Entrustable Professional Activities
The Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for a specialty define the core clinical activities that a resident should be deemed competent to perform independently by the conclusion of their training. Residents’ entrustability is observed during day-to-day …
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Education Leadership
Brigitte Smith, MD, MHPE
Vice Chair of Education
Mallory Zink, MS
Director of Surgical Education
zink@surgery.wisc.edu
Resources for Current Physicians
The GlovesOn goal is to educate the region’s surgeons on techniques available at UW Health to expand and enhance their surgical practice.
Our doctors are available to speak on a variety of surgery topics for your monthly or weekly journal clubs, case conferences, grand rounds and tumor boards.
Project ECHO® (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is an international telehealth initiative. In our branch of the program, we connects the surgical specialists in the UW Department of Surgery with primary care providers across the region. Via a regularly scheduled videoconferences, UW specialists provide education and lead a collaborative discussion on submitted patient cases.