Dr. Evie Carchman Awarded Distinguished Faculty Postdoc Mentoring Award
Dr. Evie Carchman, associate professor in the Division of Colorectal Surgery, was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Postdoc Mentoring Award by the UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association at the annual Celebration of Postdoc Excellence on May 22. The …
June 4, 2026Department 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 …
June 4, 2026Dr. 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. …
June 3, 2026Dr. Nabeel Zafar Awarded Dean’s Award for Excellence in Medical Student Research Mentorship
Dr. Nabeel Zafar, assistant professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology, was awarded the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Medical Student Research Mentorship at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s Medical Education Day …
June 3, 2026MJS: 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 …
June 2, 2026Dr. 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, …
May 29, 2026Dr. Alexander Chiu Awarded UW Health Rising Star Clinical Practice Award
Dr. Alexander Chiu, assistant professor in the Division of Endocrine Surgery, was awarded the UW Health Rising Star Clinical Practice Award at the Physician Excellence Awards Reception on May 20. The UW Health Rising Star …
May 28, 2026A Culture of Leadership: Wisconsin Surgery’s Commitment to Involvement
The UW–Madison Department of Surgery’s culture reflects the belief that our impact should go beyond the walls of the hospital. This commitment to involvement and leadership spans the entire department and is an embodiment of …
May 21, 2026Investiture Ceremony Celebrates Dr. Luke Funk as the Layton F. Rikkers, MD Surgical Leadership Endowed Professor
On May 13, 2026, the Department of Surgery hosted an investiture ceremony to celebrate Dr. Luke Funk, professor in the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and the Layton F. Rikkers, MD Surgical Leadership Endowed Professor. …
May 20, 2026Against the Odds: Advancing Research for an Ultra-Rare Liver Cancer
When talking about cancer research, much of the conversation centers around breast, prostate, lung and colorectal cancer – and rightly so as those cancers account for nearly 50% of all new cancer diagnosis in the …
May 15, 2026In My Own Words: Dr. Naren Patel’s Trip to Ethiopia
At the beginning of May, I took my first trip to Black Lion Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. During this visit, I worked alongside the Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, and Wound Care teams to better understand …
May 15, 2026Dr. Anthony D’Alessandro Awarded Clinical Sciences Emeriti Faculty Award
Dr. Anthony D’Alessandro, professor emeritus in the Division of Transplantation, was awarded the Clinical Sciences Emeriti Faculty Award from the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA) at the WMAA Awards Banquet on May 1. The Emeriti …
May 6, 2026Dr. Rebecca Sippel Awarded the Resident/Fellow Citation – Distinguished Resident Award
Dr. Rebecca Sippel, professor and Chair of the Division of Endocrine Surgery, was awarded the Resident/Fellow Citation – Distinguished Resident Award from the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA) at the WMAA Awards Banquet on May …
May 6, 2026Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: March 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 …
April 27, 2026Microsurgery and Regenerative Medicine Lab trains Ukrainian Surgeons
During the first two weeks of April, six Ukrainian surgeons joined Wisconsin Surgery to learn limb-saving microsurgery techniques to treat war injuries. The Microsurgery and Regenerative Medicine Lab, led by Drs. Samuel Poore and Aaron …
April 23, 2026Wisconsin 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 …
April 22, 2026Wisconsin 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 …
April 20, 2026In 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 …
April 20, 2026Surgery 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 …
April 14, 2026Wisconsin 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 …
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