Message From the Chair
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Welcome to the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery. Our dynamic program focuses on providing state-of-the-art surgical care for adult and pediatric patients, conducting innovative research, and training the next generation of academic surgeons. Our department consists of six specialized divisions offering complex and innovative care for a range of diseases requiring surgical treatment. We pride ourselves on recruiting nationally recognized surgeons and leaders in many surgical specialties, and our department is comprised of more than 100 full-time faculty and 500 additional full-time staff who support our mission. Our surgeons perform 11,000 operations per year for pediatric and adult patients in the specialties of cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, transplant surgery and vascular surgery. Our multidisciplinary approach to basic, clinical and translational research has produced novel treatment options for some of our population’s most pressing medical needs. Our commitment to surgical science education has resulted in a reputable culture of outstanding achievement in scientific investigation, including NIH T32 training grants for residents and an NIH T35 teaching grant for medical students. Translational research is being enhanced with the expansion of our outcomes research program and our pursuit of funding for several large interdisciplinary research programs. The Department of Surgery has a strong reputation for providing competitive and comprehensive training for surgical residents and fellows, and teaching medical students. Our department’s educational mission is to cultivate future leaders in surgery and expand on our established educational programs that provide medical students, surgical residents and fellows with advanced exposure to surgical techniques. The development of a multidisciplinary simulation center to open in early 2011 will further advance the educational experience of our trainees. As we look to the future of our department as well as the medical needs of the people of Wisconsin, our physicians and staff reaffirm their commitment to the growth of our recognized programs. I invite you to browse our Web site for additional details about clinical expertise, research programs and training opportunities.
K. Craig Kent, MD |
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