It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Hans Sollinger, MD, PhD, FACS, on May 15, 2023. He was 76 years old. Dr. Sollinger received his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from the …
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Department Celebrates Annual Research Summit
Earlier this year, the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery hosted its 14th annual research summit on campus. This year’s theme was Research Summit 2023: Adventures in Research, and featured keynote speaker Oluwadamilola “Lola” Fayanju, …
Fostering Leadership and Comradery in a Diverse and Dispersed Department
There are general professional development courses, and then there are healthcare-specific professional development courses. Many members of the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery have experienced both types of courses and have learned a little …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: December 2022
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 the December …
Featured Alumni: Pasithorn Amy Suwanabol, MD
What year did you graduate as a fellow/resident? I graduated in 2014. What was your area of surgical focus? I was a general surgery resident. What is your current position and the healthcare organization for …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: November 2022
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 the November …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: August 2022
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 the August …
Welcome Monet C. McCalla, URiM Participant!
For aspiring surgeon Monet C. McCalla, a visit to Madison, Wisconsin balanced both new and familiar experiences. As a Florida native, McCalla felt at home kayaking on the lakes near campus. As a fourth-year medical …
Welcome Dominique Dockery, URiM Participant!
Dominique Dockery knew she wanted to be a surgeon since her first year on campus as an undergrad, but during her first year of medical school at Brown University, she scrubbed in with her mentor, …
Welcome Musunga Mulenga, URiM Participant!
Musunga Mulenga is an aspiring surgeon with a deep appreciation for individualized solutions tailored to patients’ needs and a desire to make surgical care accessible to all those who need it. This summer, she shared …