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 …
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Welcome Molly Armstrong, URiM Participant!
The Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) Visiting Student Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Department of Surgery, supports qualified 4th year medical students from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine in developing their clinical skills, abilities, and potential through …
Welcome Four New Podiatrists to the Division of Vascular Surgery
At the beginning of July, we welcomed four new podiatrists to the UW–Madison Department of Surgery. John Finnell, DPM, has been a practicing podiatrist with University Podiatry Associates for the past 28 years, providing exceptional …
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 …
Dr. Angela Gibson Named Medical Director of the UW Health Burn Center
Dr. Angela Gibson, associate professor in the Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery, was named the Medical Director of the UW Health Burn Center, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Gibson is currently the …
Faculty Members Promoted in the Department of Surgery
Congratulations to the ten members of the Department of Surgery faculty who have been promoted. We are grateful for their tireless dedication to enhancing the field of surgery through excellent clinical care, innovative research and …
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 …
A Rare Cancer, A Relentless Advocate
Anal cancer is a rare cancer in humans, but its incidence and mortality has steadily increased over the last decade in the U.S. Despite that growth, stigma surrounding anal cancer increasingly stifles the conversation around …
Dr. Evie Carchman Awarded Distinguished Faculty Postdoc Mentoring Award
Dr. Evie Carchman, associate professor in the Division of Colorectal Surgery, was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Postdoc Mentoring Award by the UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association at the annual Celebration of Postdoc Excellence on May 22. The …