Dr. John Hoch to retire after more than 30 years at UW
It’s unusual for anyone to spend their entire professional career at one organization, let alone a highly successful surgeon, but Dr. John Hoch is one of those rare cases. Following the completion of his fellowship …
June 27, 2025Long and Winding Road Leads to Madison: Dr. DeCamp’s impact validates unusual recruitment
Dr. Malcolm (Mac) DeCamp’s recruitment to the Wisconsin Department of Surgery was anything but straightforward. Dr. Michael Bentz was the interim chair of the department at the time. He was leading the search for a …
June 27, 2025Making his Mark: Celebrating Dr. Bentz’s career at UW
In 1999, though he had no particular affiliation to the Midwest in general or to Wisconsin specifically, Dr. Michael Bentz was intrigued enough about the opening the University of Wisconsin had for the position of …
June 27, 2025Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: May 2025
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 …
June 26, 2025Welcome Our New Residents
The Department of Surgery is excited to welcome our next class of exceptional surgical residents! Today, June 24, marks their first official day at Wisconsin Surgery. We can’t wait to see what their future holds. …
June 24, 2025Chiu Awarded Grant to Reduce Disparities in Primary Hyperparathyroidism Treatment
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a condition in which the parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone. If left untreated, this condition significantly increases the risk of bone fractures, kidney stones, and cardiovascular events. While surgical …
June 23, 2025Nine Faculty Members Promoted in the Department of Surgery
Congratulations to the nine members of the Department of Surgery faculty who have been promoted, effective June 29, 2025. We are grateful for their tireless dedication to enhancing the field of surgery through excellent clinical …
June 20, 2025In My Own Words: Steph Prahl’s Trip to Ethiopia
Throughout my healthcare career, I have dedicated myself to the operating room. My surgical technologist training and career began in 2006-07, where I gained experience in various surgical settings, including a rural hospital, a physician-owned …
June 5, 2025Dr. Courtney Morgan Awarded Dean’s Teaching Award
Dr. Courtney Morgan, Associate Professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery, was awarded the Dean’s Teaching Award at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s (SMPH) Medical Education Day on May 29. The Dean’s …
June 3, 2025Postdoc in WiSLiM Lab Receives Funding from UW Distinguished Research Fellows Program
Reji Babygirija, PhD, a postdoctoral scientist in the Wisconsin Surgical Laboratory in Metabolism (WiSLiM), has been awarded a UW Distinguished Research Fellowship. This fellowship program was established by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for …
June 2, 2025Welcome Dr. Alison Gareau to the Division of Transplantation
Alison J. Gareau, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Transplantation and the HLA Lab Director for the Division of Transplantation. Dr. Gareau’s primary responsibility as the HLA Lab Director is to provide …
May 30, 2025Michaela Van Hierden Presents at Project Management Institute Monthly Meeting
On May 28, Michaela Van Hierden, project manager in the Department of Surgery, presented at the Project Management Institute Madison/South Central Wisconsin monthly chapter meeting. The title of her presentation was “Healthcare Project Management: Navigating …
May 30, 2025WiSLiM Lab Receives NIH Funding to Examine How Bariatric Surgery Affects Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
Obesity and type 2 diabetes can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Research in animal models has shown that dietary interventions like calorie or protein restriction can improve metabolic health as well as slow or …
May 28, 2025Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: April 2025
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 …
May 27, 2025In My Own Words: Dr. Suzanne Inchauste’s Trip to Ethiopia
I finished my first month as faculty at the UW–Madison Department of Surgery by traveling to ALERT Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ALERT hospital partners with the Ministry of Health and University of …
May 20, 2025From the Operating Room to the Open Roads: Cycling to Cure Childhood Cancers
During his career as a pediatric surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Du Bois spent countless hours in the operating room saving people’s lives. Now, as a retired surgeon, Dr. Du Bois is using his passion for saving lives …
May 19, 2025Dr. Benjamin Cher to Serve as Program Committee Member for AAS
Dr. Benjamin Cher, general surgery resident, was recently invited to serve as a program committee member for the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS). The principal responsibility of the Program Committee members is to review the …
May 16, 2025Dr. Muhammed Murtaza Honored with Vilas Faculty Mid-Career Investigator Award
Dr. Muhammed Murtaza, Associate Professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology, was awarded a 2025 Vilas Faculty Mid-Career Investigator Award. This award will provide Dr. Murtaza with flexible research funding over the next three years. …
May 7, 2025Lab Student Recognized at 2025 Chancellor’s Undergraduate Award Ceremony
UW–Madison hosted the annual Chancellor’s Undergraduate Award Ceremony on April 28. This ceremony serves as an opportunity to celebrate the extraordinarily talented undergraduates for their academic excellence, public service, and undergraduate research. Brooke Miller, an …
May 7, 2025DOS Faculty and Residents attend SNMA AMEC 2025
The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) Annual Medical Education Conference (AMEC) took place in St. Louis from April 16-25, 2025. This year’s theme was “Higher: Surpassing, Optimizing, Advancing and Reimagining our Purpose.” This theme invited …
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