The Layton Rikkers Surgical Society Alumni Dinner is an annual event that has been held since 2018. The dinner, held in conjunction with the yearly American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, brings together the past and present and celebrates the Wisconsin Department of Surgery.
Forward Award
The Forward Award recognizes outstanding alumni contributions by current or former residents, faculty, and fellows of the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery. It is presented annually at the LRSS Alumni Dinner each fall. The 2026 Forward Award winner, Dr. Ann O’Rourke, is pictured here. Information regarding nominations for the 2027 Forward Award will be released in Spring, 2027. Learn more here.
Upcoming Events
Layton Rikkers Surgical Society Alumni Dinner 2026
The 2026 LRSS Alumni Dinner was held on Sunday, Sept. 27 at Dirty Habit DC in Washington, D.C. Information on the 2027 event, to be held in San Diego, will be released in Spring, 2027.