Disclaimer: As of February 25, 2022, the program name has changed from Underrepresented in Surgery to Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM). Frantzlee LaCrete, is spending his time in Wisconsin looking to both the future and the …
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High School Summer Research Project Intern Teams Present Their Work
On July 30, 2021, the high school research interns of the Surgery Clinical Research Continuum presented their group and individual projects to a virtual audience. Divided into two teams of six, the 12 high school …
Welcome Dr. Darren Gordon, URS Recipient!
Disclaimer: As of February 25, 2022, the program name has changed from Underrepresented in Surgery to Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM). While Darren Gordon, PhD, was originally a stranger to the University of Wisconsin and the …
Dr. John Rectenwald wins 2019 Association for Surgical Education Award
Congratulations to John Rectenwald, MD, MS, who was named the 2019 recipient of the Philip J. Wolfson Outstanding Teacher Award from the Association for Surgical Education. This award is given to individuals who are actively …
Plastic surgery resident co-authors paper with faculty published in Annals of Surgery
Plastic surgery resident Dr. Oksana Babchenko co-authored “Psychological Theory as It Applies to Surgical Training,” recently published in Annals of Surgery. The paper explores what constitutes an effective resident training environment through the lens of psychology, neuroscience, and education …
Divisions of Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology host Microsurgery Course
Course participant practices microsurgery techniques (on a piece of raw chicken!) The Divisions of Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology hosted the 5th annual Microsurgery Course on Saturday, September 8, featuring a full day of presentations and …
New Pilot Study on EPAs Launches in Department
What is competency and how do we measure it? These questions are part of a vital discussion about medical education. The Department of Surgery is part of a pilot project sponsored by the American Board …
Featured Alumni: Dr. Brigitte Smith
Dr. Brigitte Smith with her husband Tyler and their daughter Gretchen on a hike. Get to know one of the graduates of our surgical residency: Dr. Brigitte Smith, Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University …
High school, undergrad students spend summer learning about surgery research
Every summer we welcome high school students and undergraduate students to participate in the Surgery Clinical Research Experiences for High School Students Program, an internship program supported by the Doris Duke Foundation. This program offers …
Department hosts annual Education Retreat
The Department education team recently hosted another successful Layton F. Rikkers Education Retreat, focused on the theme of “Entrustment and Entrustability.” Faculty and staff presented 15 posters on education and over 150 people attended to …