What happens during a conversation between a patient with cancer and their surgeon when the patient is interested in a procedure for which the surgeon knows there is little value? This is the very question …
Month: April 2024
In My Own Words: Dr. Poore’s Trip to Vietnam
On March 7, 2024, myself and a group from our Division of Plastic Surgery began our journey to Nuoy Reconstructive International in Hanoi, Vietnam. The UW Cohort included faculty member Dr. Brett Michelotti, two chief …
Department of Surgery Faculty Members Recognized as Healthcare Research All-Stars
Several Department of Surgery faculty members were recently recognized as healthcare research all-stars by Avant-Garde Health. These surgeons were selected for the quality and quantity of research that they authored and published during 2021 and …
Liver and Lung Transplant Programs Achieve ELITE Status from INTERLINK COE Networks & Programs
The UW Health Liver and Lung transplant programs have achieved ELITE status from INTERLINK COE Networks & Programs. INTERLINK ranks transplant programs against their peers nationwide and creates a Programs of Excellence network using their …
Doctoral Student in Ciucci Lab Awarded Prestigious NIH Fellowship Award
Maryann Krasko, MS, a doctoral student in UW’s Communication Sciences and Disorders program, envisions a world where patients with neurodegenerative disorders – who struggle with many complicated and debilitating symptoms – can at least retain …
100 Years of Surgery: 10 Achievements that Improved Lives and Moved Health Care Forward
Over the past 100 years, the Department of Surgery has made influential contributions to the field of medicine that have improved healthcare for people in Wisconsin and beyond. With contributions spanning from innovative treatments to …
In My Own Words: Dr. Wieland’s trip to Honduras
From March 3 to March 9, 2024, myself, Dr. McDonald, Dr. Liam Duffy, an otolaryngology chief resident, and a group from our Division of Otolaryngology traveled to Hospital Vincent D’Antoni in La Ceiba, Honduras. During …
Dr. Corrine Voils Quoted in Recent NY Times Article
Dr. Corrine Voils, Professor in the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, provided insight into medicine compliance in a recent New York Times article titled, “Patients hate ‘forever’ drugs. Are Ozempic and Wegovy different?” This article …
Dr. David Francis Elected to the Board of Directors of the ABOHNS
Dr. David Francis, Associate Professor in the Division of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS). …
Dr. Ben Zarzaur Ranked in the Top Three Percent of General Surgery Research for 2024
Dr. Ben Zarzaur, Chair of the Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery, was ranked in the top three percent of general surgery research for 2024. He is being recognized by Avant-Garde Health for …