General surgery resident Kaleem Ahmed, MBBS, MSAI has a passion for global surgery and global oncology. Having grown up in Pakistan, he witnessed and experienced the challenges that healthcare systems in under-resourced countries face as …
Resident Research
Dr. Ben Cher Appointed to the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery OPEN Editorial Board
Dr. Ben Cher, general surgery resident, was recently appointed to the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery (JOGS) OPEN Editorial Board. The JOGS OPEN serves as an official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: June 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. Daniel Cho Receives Patent for Device to Aid Children with Craniosynostosis
Dr. Daniel Cho, assistant professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery, received a patent earlier this year for an implantable device that can monitor intracranial pressure (ICP). The device can be used for long-term monitoring …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: May 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 …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: April 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 …
Wisconsin 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 …
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. 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 …
Opportunities for Success: Residents Thrive During Research Years
Research is one of the foundational pillars in the UW–Madison Department of Surgery. That is reflected throughout the department, including the trainee programs. All three of our residency programs provide trainees opportunities for dedicated research …