Congratulations to Luke Funk, MD, MPH, who has been awarded the 2018 George H. A. Clowes, Jr., MD, FACS, Memorial Research Career Development Award from the American College of Surgeons. This competitive, five-year funding award …
Management of Biliary Dyskinesia
Biliary dyskinesia is an enigmatic but important condition to consider in the evaluation of patients with right upper quadrant pain. A thorough history, work-up and examination are needed, as this diagnosis is primarily a diagnosis …
The Surgical Intern: An Inside Look
Written by Sarah Tevis, MD, who completed her general surgery residency with us. During my third-year of medical school I had just begun a surgery rotation when my senior resident handed me a patient chart …
Multidisciplinary Approach to Complex Breathing and Swallowing Disorders in Children
By James Scott McMurray, MD The American Family Children’s Hospital and the Departments of Surgery and Pediatrics are excited to announce the start of a new pediatric multidisciplinary team that will assess and treat complex children …
How improved cochlear implant technology benefits more patients
By Joseph P Roche, MD According to recent estimates, hearing loss affects up to 50 million people in the United States. Learn about the different kinds of hearing loss and how recent advances in cochlear …
Assessment and Referral of Burn Patients
By Angela Gibson, MD, PhD Every year, nearly half a million people in the United States are treated for burn injuries. The majority of initial burn care and evaluation occurs outside of a burn center …
A Day in the Life of a General Surgery Resident
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a general surgery resident was like? Find out with Devon Livingston-Rosanoff, MD, PhD, who took to Twitter to share a day in the life. Dr. Livingston-Rosanoff …
Dr. Amy Liepert leads tour of UW Health Level I Trauma Center with Representative Mark Pocan
Amy E. Liepert, MD recently led a tour of the UW Health Level 1 Trauma Center with Representative Mark Pocan. The visit highlighted our ability to provide 24/7 trauma coverage to Wisconsin. This leadership was featured …
Dr. Gretchen Schwarze named Cambia Health Foundation Sojourns Scholar
Congratulations to Gretchen Schwarze, MD, MPP, who was named a Cambia Health Foundation Sojourns Scholar. This leadership program invests in emerging leaders who are committed to improving access to, knowledge about, and quality of palliative …
Dr. Corrine Voils joins faculty of University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery
WiSOR is pleased to welcome Corrine Voils, PhD, who will serve as WiSOR’s Scientific Director. She holds a dual appointment as a Research Career Scientist at the VA and Visiting Professor in the Department of …