We’re proud to offer comprehensive and innovative surgical education programs in all facets of surgical training. We provide robust clinical training for our 3rd and 4th year medical students, including core student rotations in general surgery, subspecialty electives, and an intern preparedness course required for students entering surgical specialty residencies. Our nationally recognized and competitive GME programs consist of 4 residencies and 10 fellowship training programs, providing outstanding surgical training for residents and fellows interested in the full range of surgical careers.
We also provide multiple opportunities for CME, ranging from traditional didactic CME programming and web access to our Departmental Grand Rounds, to innovative programs such as our “GlovesOn” and “Surgical Coaching” initiatives. Finally, all of our learners benefit from a mature and well-resourced simulation curriculum, our leadership in surgical education research, and our commitment to faculty development in education.
Latest Education News
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 …
Resources for current physicians
- Surgery Grand Rounds
- Voice & Swallow Lecture Series
- GlovesOn
- Outreach Talks
- Telementoring
- Surgical Coaching
Our online surgery Grand Rounds are offered each year, September through May, for free CE credit with self-assessment.
Our Voice & Swallow Clinics Lecture Series is comprised of expert lectures recorded live during private offerings held at the UW Voice & Swallow Clinic that you can review to earn CEU credit year round.
Learn more about our Voice & Swallow Clinics Lecture Series.
The GlovesOn goal is to educate the region’s surgeons on techniques available at UW Health to expand and enhance their surgical practice.
Our doctors are available to speak on a variety of surgery topics for your monthly or weekly journal clubs, case conferences, grand rounds and tumor boards.
Project ECHO® (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is an international telehealth initiative. In our branch of the program, we connects the surgical specialists in the UW Department of Surgery with primary care providers across the region. Via a regularly scheduled videoconferences, UW specialists provide education and lead a collaborative discussion on submitted patient cases.
The Wisconsin Surgical Coaching Program adapts methodology and theory from the disciplines of education, music, athletics and executive coaching to develop a video-based coaching program for surgeons.