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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DOS Faculty and Residents Take Part in Health Disparities Conference
The AHANA-MAPS Pre-Health Society, a UW–Madison student organization for African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students, hosted its 13th annual Healthcare Disparities Conference on April 12, 2025. The theme of this conference was “Health Equity …
DEIW Grand Rounds Recap: Practical Solutions for Improving Wellness
On March 5, 2025, Dr. David Rogers, UAB Medicine Chief Wellness Officer and Professor of Surgery, presented at the Department of Surgery Grand Rounds. He talked about “Practical Solutions for Improving Wellness.” The purpose of …
Joint Grand Rounds Recap: Optimizing Culture in the OR
On Feb. 19, 2025, all OR schedules began at 9 a.m. to accommodate a special Joint Grand Rounds between Perioperative Services, Department of Anesthesiology, Department of Gynecology, Department of Neurosurgery, Department of Orthopedics, Department of …
Dr. Dinee Simpson Presents as the 2025 Belzer Visiting Professor
On Jan. 30, 2025, Dr. Dinee Simpson, Chief Health Equity Executive and Associate Professor at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, presented as the 2025 Belzer Visiting Professor. Her talk was about “Taking Disparities …
Department of Surgery Peer Support Quarterly Social Event
Members of the Department of Surgery Peer Support Team and their families gathered at Madison Axe this weekend for our quarterly social event. We beat the winter blues with ax throwing and other games. The …