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 …
Month: April 2026
Wisconsin Surgery Faculty and Residents Participate in 2026 Healthcare Disparities Conference
The AHANA-MAPS Pre-Health Society, a UW–Madison student organization for African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students, hosted its 14th annual Healthcare Disparities Conference on April 12, 2026. The theme of the conference was “Healing Beyond …
In My Own Words: Dr. Miloš Buhavac’s Trip to Ethiopia
At the beginning of March, I traveled to Hawassa University Hospital in Hawassa, Ethiopia as a part of the American College of Surgeons Health Outreach Program for Equity in Global Surgery (ACS H.O.P.E). ACS H.O.P.E …
Surgery Staff Recognized with 2026 UW–Madison Administrative Improvement Award
Rick Ziegler, chief financial officer, JoAnne Vaccaro, director of research operations, and Anca Freilinger, accountant II, were a part of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) team that won a 2026 UW–Madison …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: February 2026
Wisconsin Department of Surgery members engage in remarkable research that yields many impactful publications every month. We’re highlighting several of these publications monthly to showcase the diversity of research in the department; see selections from …
Dr. Sharon Weber named 2026 Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters Fellow
Dr. Sharon Weber, professor and Chair of the Division of Surgical Oncology, was named a 2026 Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters Fellow. She is the third faculty member from the UW–Madison Department of …
Dr. Madhuri Nishtala wins WMAA Outstanding Resident Teaching Award
Dr. Madhuri Nishtala, general surgery resident, received the Outstanding Resident Teaching Award from the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA). The Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA) presents annual teaching awards to individuals who are highly regarded …
Dr. Catharine Garland Honored with the 2026 Emerging Leader Award from the ACPA
Dr. Catharine Garland, associate professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery, was honored with the 2026 Emerging Leader Award from the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA). The Emerging Leader Award is given to an …
Dr. Patrick Carney Wins Flash Talk at UW Carbone Cancer Center Research Retreat
Dr. Patrick Carney, general surgery resident, won the flash talk session at the UW Carbone Cancer Center’s Annual Research Retreat. The top six abstracts from the meeting were selected for a 10-minute oral presentation and …
Dr. Sharon Weber Recognized as an Exceptional Woman in Medicine by Castle Connolly
Dr. Sharon Weber, professor and Chair of the Division of Surgical Oncology, was recognized as an Exceptional Woman in Medicine by Castle Connolly. The Exceptional Women in Medicine awardees are recognized annually, based on peer …