Layton Rikkers Surgical Society
Welcome to the University of Wisconsin Layton Rikkers Surgical Society. We value our alumni’s commitment both to the institution and to each other and strive to provide the information and resources necessary to promote these unique relationships. We look to you for inspiration and guidance as our alumni network expands in size and geography. Thank you for joining the UW surgical family and for staying connected.
About the Society
The University of Wisconsin Layton Rikkers Surgical Society offers social, cultural and educational opportunities for all current and former faculty and the residents and fellows who trained with the department since its inception in 1924. The mission of the Layton Rikkers Society is to:
- Provide opportunities to maintain and strengthen friendships initially established during residency and fellowship training
- Promote professional interchange amongst alumni, friends of the department, and current University students, trainees and faculty
- Keep members informed of our successes, challenges, and opportunities, as well as the groundbreaking research and innovation occurring in our environment
- Develop financial and other support for Departmental priorities
Engagement Opportunities
Throughout the year, we offer a variety of opportunities to stay engaged and informed:
- Annual reception during the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress
(most recently held on Oct. 21, 2024 in San Francisco) - Department of Surgery Alumni Newsletter
- Nominate an outstanding alum with a Forward Award
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Please let us know how we can best serve you as alumni of the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery. Professional success stories, personal triumphs, and fond memories are also very welcome. Your comments may be included in our new Department of Surgery Alumni Newsletter!
Do you have an accomplishment, life update, or other news we can share with your colleagues? Send it to alumni@surgery.wisc.edu to share.
Support the Next Generation of Surgeons
You are welcome and encouraged to make a gift to the Department of Surgery’s Layton Rikkers Surgical Society. While there are no dues, your gift to the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin is fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Please send comments and suggestions to:
Lindsay Kindschy
Director of Development
(608) 590-5049
Lindsay.Kindschy@supportuw.org
The latest news from our alumni
Dr. Sharon Weber Awarded the Medical Alumni Citation – Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Sharon Weber, Professor and Chair of the Division of Surgical Oncology, was awarded the Medical Alumni Citation – Distinguished Alumni Award by the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA) at the WMAA Awards Banquet on …
2024 Forward Award Winner: Dr. Herbert Chen
The Layton Rikkers Surgical Society is proud to celebrate the Forward Award on behalf of the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery. This award recognizes outstanding alumni contributions by current or former residents, faculty, and …
Dr. Layton Rikkers honored with ACS Distinguished Service Award
Layton F. Rikkers, MD, FACS, former A.R. Curreri Distinguished Chair for the UW–Madison Department of Surgery, received the Distinguished Service Award from the American College of Surgeons during the recent ACS Clinical Congress 2024 in …
Dr. Andrea Axtell Raises Awareness about Lung Cancer Screening and Early Detection
In a recent UW Health article, Dr. Andrea Axtell, Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Surgical Director of the UW Carbone Cancer Center Thoracic Oncology Disease Oriented Team, discusses the importance of …
UW Health Transplant Center Study Shows Improved Kidney Transplant Outcomes
A recent UW Health Transplant Center study shows that kidney transplant outcomes have significantly improved over the last half century because of advances in patient care, improved immunosuppression strategies and organ preservation techniques. This study …
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