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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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 …
Wisconsin Surgery Leads the Way on Entrustable Professional Activities
The Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for a specialty define the core clinical activities that a resident should be deemed competent to perform independently by the conclusion of their training. Residents’ entrustability is observed during day-to-day …
2026 Match: Announcing Our New Residents!
The Wisconsin Department of Surgery is excited to announce the selection of our 2026 matched residents. We’re pleased to welcome these gifted future surgeons to our residency programs! General Surgery Residency >> Academic Track Hannah …
Opportunities for Success: Residents Thrive During Research Years
Research is one of the foundational pillars in the UW–Madison Department of Surgery. That is reflected throughout the department, including the trainee programs. All three of our residency programs provide trainees opportunities for dedicated research …
Department of Surgery Celebrates 17th Annual Research Summit
On Thursday, Jan. 29, the Department of Surgery celebrated the 17th Annual Research Summit. The theme of this year’s summit was “Research Without Borders.” Our keynote speaker was Dr. Sandra Wong, Dean of Emory University …
ACS Clinical Congress 2025 Recap
The 2025 American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress took place Oct. 2-7 in Chicago. The Clinical Congress is designed to provide individuals with a wide range of learning opportunities, activities, and experiences that will …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: June 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 …
Welcome Our New Residents
The Department of Surgery is excited to welcome our next class of exceptional surgical residents! Today, June 24, marks their first official day at Wisconsin Surgery. We can’t wait to see what their future holds. …
DOS Faculty and Residents attend SNMA AMEC 2025
The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) Annual Medical Education Conference (AMEC) took place in St. Louis from April 16-25, 2025. This year’s theme was “Higher: Surpassing, Optimizing, Advancing and Reimagining our Purpose.” This theme invited …