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Dr. Luke Funk Receives 2024-2025 James IV Traveling Fellowship Award

Posted on October 31, 2024

Dr. Luke Funk, Professor in the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, was selected as a recipient of the 2024-2025 James IV Traveling Fellowship award. This fellowship is designed to promote communication and collaboration in the …

Posted in Global Surgery, Honors and Awards, NewsTagged awards, minimally invasive surgery

In My Own Words: Dr. Johnson’s Trip to Ethiopia

Posted on September 19, 2024

Hawassa, Ethiopia, a city of approximately 250,000 people, located 270 kilometers south of Addis Ababa, is home to the Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (HUCSH). This institution serves a catchment area of 18 million people …

Posted in Global Surgery, News, ResidentsTagged general surgery, global surgery, resident

In My Own Words: Dr. Farhat’s Trip to Lebanon

Posted on August 7, 2024

As Global Health Director, I have been active in enhancing the local care of patients with urologic issues in Beirut, Lebanon. I recently traveled to Lebanon to provide clinical care at American University of Beruit, …

Posted in Global SurgeryTagged global health, urology

In My Own Words: Dr. Wieland’s Trip to Ethiopia

Posted on July 2, 2024

With guidance from Dr. Girma Tefera, I traveled to Hawassa, Ethiopia to meet with the otolaryngologists providing care at Hawassa University. I was there from May 18-25, 2024. Over the course of five days, I …

Posted in Global Surgery, NewsTagged global surgery, otolaryngology

In My Own Words: Dr. Rusy’s Trip to Singapore

Posted on June 25, 2024

In March 2024, I traveled to Singapore to attend the World Conference of Anesthesiologists. At this conference, I had the opportunity to serve as a delegate at the general assembly and present two Global Anesthesia …

Posted in Global SurgeryTagged global health

In My Own Words: Dr. Poore’s Trip to Vietnam

Posted on April 25, 2024

On March 7, 2024, myself and a group from our Division of Plastic Surgery began our journey to Nuoy Reconstructive International in Hanoi, Vietnam. The UW Cohort included faculty member Dr. Brett Michelotti, two chief …

Posted in Global Surgery, NewsTagged global surgery, microsurgery, plastic

In My Own Words: Dr. Wieland’s trip to Honduras

Posted on April 15, 2024

From March 3 to March 9, 2024, myself, Dr. McDonald, Dr. Liam Duffy, an otolaryngology chief resident, and a group from our Division of Otolaryngology traveled to Hospital Vincent D’Antoni in La Ceiba, Honduras. During …

Posted in Global Surgery, NewsTagged global surgery, otolaryngology

In My Own Words: Dr. Hanks’ trip to Gambia

Posted on April 8, 2024

In March 2024, I traveled to the Edward Francis Teaching Hospital in Banjul, Gambia, to serve as mentor for one of our OB/GYN residents and to act as visiting lecturer. The house staff was extremely …

Posted in Global SurgeryTagged global surgery, ob/gyn

In My Own Words: Dr. Tefera’s trip to Ethiopia

Posted on February 26, 2024

From late November to early December 2023, I traveled to Ethiopia with the purpose of participating in a few different education-related events. My trip yielded many important and impactful experiences for both myself and my …

Posted in Global Surgery, NewsTagged global surgery

Dr. Kristin Long Selected as the 2023-24 Society of University Surgeons Global Surgery Scholar Award Winner

Posted on February 22, 2024

Kristin Long, MD, Associate Professor in the Division of Endocrine Surgery, was recently selected as the 2023-24 Society of University Surgeons (SUS) Global Surgery Scholar Award winner. This highly competitive award gives SUS members involved …

Posted in Global Surgery, NewsTagged awards, endocrine, global surgery
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