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 …
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General surgery residents’ research years: recent projects
Dr. Juan Danobeitia works with lab members in the Luis Fernandez lab. Dr. Danobeitia participated in the Transplant Research Training Program during his research years. Between their second and third years in residency, general surgery …
Resident Dr. Victoria Rendell awarded NIH research grant
General surgery resident Dr. Victoria Rendell has been awarded a one-year NIH F32 grant for her research project, “Direct Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation of Colorectal Liver Metastases with MR-Compatible Sectioning and Localization Device,” which she is completing …
Dr. Christopher Zimmermann selected for Surgical Ethics Fellowship
Congratulations to general surgery resident Dr. Christopher Zimmermann who was selected for the 2018-2019 American College of Surgeons-MacLean Center Surgical Ethics Fellowship at the University of Chicago. This one year, part-time fellowship prepares surgeons for …
Where are our residents and fellows going next?
Congratulations to our graduating residents and fellows! We are proud of all their accomplishments and can’t wait to see what they achieve. Learn where they’re off to next. GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY >> Rebecca Busch, MD …
Otolaryngology hosts another successful laryngeal dissection course
The Division of Otolaryngology held its 3rd annual Laryngeal Dissection CME Course last week at the Simulation Center. Faculty from across the country trained practicing otolaryngologists, otolaryngology residents and speech language pathologists. The course included …
Dr. Collura awarded scholarship to attend Washington DC Conference
Resident Dr. Chey Collura with faculty member Dr. Amy Liepert attending a Hill Visit Fourth year general surgery resident Dr. Chey Collura recently won a scholarship to attend the 7th Annual College of Surgeons Leadership …
Honoring our veterans: Jaime Kapur, MD
Dr. Jaime Kapur (right), pictured with her son and a medical partner. In honor of Memorial Day, we’re profiling six alumni and faculty who have served in the military during their surgical careers. If you …
Surgery residency goes global
UW general surgery resident Dr. Callistus Ditah, local surgeon Dr. Nebyou, and UW vascular surgeon Dr. Paul DiMusto after a case in the OR. Going Global in General Surgery: Resident returns from Department’s first international …
The Surgical Intern: An Inside Look
Written by Sarah Tevis, MD, who completed her general surgery residency with us. During my third-year of medical school I had just begun a surgery rotation when my senior resident handed me a patient chart …