This summer 25 medical students joined us for short-term mentored research experiences with faculty members under the Shapiro Summer Research Program, T32 grants, and T35 grants. Learn what they studied below. Kathy Bach (Mentor: David …
Education
Doris Duke Clinical Research Continuum: High School to College
The Doris Duke Clinical Research Continuum (funded through the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation) offers minority high school students the opportunity to participate in a six-week clinical research experience. This year 10 students from around Wisconsin …
Three residents honored with Department of Emergency Medicine Awards
Congratulations to general surgery residents Megan Beems, MD, Tiffany Zens, MD, and Jay Nathwani, MD, who were selected to receive awards from the Department of Emergency Medicine! The three residents were honored for their successes …
Recapping the 2019 Layton F. Rikkers Education Retreat
We were proud to again hold our annual Layton F. Rikkers Education Retreat. The retreat is a chance for our surgical education researchers and practitioners to gather and discuss the latest in surgical education. The …
Where Our Residents And Fellows Are Going Next
The general surgery residency chiefs after their final Grand Rounds presentations Congratulations to our graduating residents and fellows. We’re so proud of all their accomplishments and achievements. We are excited to see what they will …
Dr. Paul DiMusto Selected to Lead Department Simulation Training
Vascular surgeon Paul DiMusto, MD, has been selected to serve as the Department of Surgery’s Director of Simulation Training. Dr. DiMusto will help organize and support the simulation efforts of our 4 residencies, 10 fellowships, …
Getting crochet prodigy Jonah Larson hooked on surgery
When we heard international crocheting prodigy Jonah Larson was interested in a career in surgery, we knew we had to invite him to join us in Madison. Jonah joined us for a day of exploring …
Dr. Neil Salyapongse receives 2019 UWSMPH Dean’s Teaching Award
Neil Salyapongse, MD, was selected to receive a 2019 UWSMPH Dean’s Teaching Award. These awards are the medical school’s only peer-selected teaching award, and honor dedication, innovation, excellence, and effectiveness in medical student education. Congratulations …
Trainees nominated for medical honor society
Transplantation fellow Joel Adler, MD, and otolaryngology resident James Thompson, MD, were nominated by fourth year medical students for membership in Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), a medical honor society that recognizes excellence in scholarship, leadership, …
The Arc of Discovery: How the transplant program uses collaborative research to improve outcomes for patients
The term “from bench to bedside” describes a common vision of medical research programs. The goal is to take research insights from laboratory settings to practical applications in patients as quickly as is practical, and …