Congratulations to faculty members who were selected as winners of UW Health Physicians Excellence Awards!
Year: 2019
Getting crochet prodigy Jonah Larson hooked on surgery
When we heard international crocheting prodigy Jonah Larson was interested in a career in surgery, we knew we had to invite him to join us in Madison. Jonah joined us for a day of exploring …
The Art of a Richer Life Through Giving Back: Martha Manning’s Story
Martha Manning grew up making art. Her mother always wrapped gifts in butcher paper so Martha and her three siblings could decorate the paper. And when her parents purchased a new refrigerator, Martha’s mom bought …
Common Questions about Vocal Fold Paralysis
By David Francis, MD, and Nathan Welham, PhD, CCC-SLP Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and research of vocal fold paralysis. Key takeaways Unilateral vocal fold paralysis often improves spontaneously over the first 6-12 months after the …
Endocrine surgery team shines at AAES Meeting
The Division of Endocrine Surgery recently shined at the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons annual meeting. Highlights include: Kristin Long, MD, and Susan Pitt, MD, MPHS, were inducted as members David Schneider, MD, MS, presented …
Dr. Neil Salyapongse receives 2019 UWSMPH Dean’s Teaching Award
Neil Salyapongse, MD, was selected to receive a 2019 UWSMPH Dean’s Teaching Award. These awards are the medical school’s only peer-selected teaching award, and honor dedication, innovation, excellence, and effectiveness in medical student education. Congratulations …
Trainees nominated for medical honor society
Transplantation fellow Joel Adler, MD, and otolaryngology resident James Thompson, MD, were nominated by fourth year medical students for membership in Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), a medical honor society that recognizes excellence in scholarship, leadership, …
The Arc of Discovery: How the transplant program uses collaborative research to improve outcomes for patients
The term “from bench to bedside” describes a common vision of medical research programs. The goal is to take research insights from laboratory settings to practical applications in patients as quickly as is practical, and …
2019 Match: Welcoming our new residents!
The University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery is happy to announce our newly matched residents for 2019! We are excited to welcome this talented group of future surgeons to our residency programs. General Surgery Residency …
Join us in Madison to learn the latest in general surgery
We’re pleased to announce that registration is now open for our 10th Annual Current Topics in General Surgery Continuing Education Course, held June 7-8, 2019, in Madison. Our full agenda is now posted. The course …