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 …
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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 …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: February 2026
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 …
Dr. Madhuri Nishtala wins WMAA Outstanding Resident Teaching Award
Dr. Madhuri Nishtala, general surgery resident, received the Outstanding Resident Teaching Award from the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA). The Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA) presents annual teaching awards to individuals who are highly regarded …
Dr. Patrick Carney Wins Flash Talk at UW Carbone Cancer Center Research Retreat
Dr. Patrick Carney, general surgery resident, won the flash talk session at the UW Carbone Cancer Center’s Annual Research Retreat. The top six abstracts from the meeting were selected for a 10-minute oral presentation and …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: January 2026
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 …
General Surgery Resident Publishes Research about Burnout
Dr. Sydney Tan, general surgery resident, recently had her research, “Work Hours, Stress, and Burnout Among Resident Physicians,” published in JAMA Network Open. Dr. Tan and her research partners at the University of Wisconsin–Madison examined …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: November 2025
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 …
In My Own Words: Dr. Jawara’s Global Surgery Elective Rotation to The Gambia
I completed my global surgery elective at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) in Banjul, The Gambia. It is the only referral center and Level I trauma center in the country with intensive care unit …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: September 2025 and October 2025
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 …