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 …
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Dr. Evie Carchman Awarded Distinguished Faculty Postdoc Mentoring Award
Dr. Evie Carchman, associate professor in the Division of Colorectal Surgery, was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Postdoc Mentoring Award by the UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association at the annual Celebration of Postdoc Excellence on May 22. The …
Department of Surgery Hosts 28th Annual Layton F. Rikkers Education Retreat
On Tuesday, May 26, the Department of Surgery celebrated its 28th annual Layton F. Rikkers Education Retreat. The theme of this year’s retreat was “From Survival to Formation: Reclaiming the Educational Mission of the Surgical …
Dr. Lee Faucher Awarded Dean’s Teaching Award
Dr. Lee Faucher, professor in the Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery, was awarded the Dean’s Teaching Award at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s Medical Education Day on May 28. …
Dr. Nabeel Zafar Awarded Dean’s Award for Excellence in Medical Student Research Mentorship
Dr. Nabeel Zafar, assistant professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology, was awarded the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Medical Student Research Mentorship at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s Medical Education Day …
Dr. Alexander Chiu Awarded UW Health Rising Star Clinical Practice Award
Dr. Alexander Chiu, assistant professor in the Division of Endocrine Surgery, was awarded the UW Health Rising Star Clinical Practice Award at the Physician Excellence Awards Reception on May 20. The UW Health Rising Star …
A Culture of Leadership: Wisconsin Surgery’s Commitment to Involvement
The UW–Madison Department of Surgery’s culture reflects the belief that our impact should go beyond the walls of the hospital. This commitment to involvement and leadership spans the entire department and is an embodiment of …
Investiture Ceremony Celebrates Dr. Luke Funk as the Layton F. Rikkers, MD Surgical Leadership Endowed Professor
On May 13, 2026, the Department of Surgery hosted an investiture ceremony to celebrate Dr. Luke Funk, professor in the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and the Layton F. Rikkers, MD Surgical Leadership Endowed Professor. …
Against the Odds: Advancing Research for an Ultra-Rare Liver Cancer
When talking about cancer research, much of the conversation centers around breast, prostate, lung and colorectal cancer – and rightly so as those cancers account for nearly 50% of all new cancer diagnosis in the …
Dr. Rebecca Sippel Awarded the Resident/Fellow Citation – Distinguished Resident Award
Dr. Rebecca Sippel, professor and Chair of the Division of Endocrine Surgery, was awarded the Resident/Fellow Citation – Distinguished Resident Award from the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA) at the WMAA Awards Banquet on May …