Congratulations to general surgery residents Megan Beems, MD, Tiffany Zens, MD, and Jay Nathwani, MD, who were selected to receive awards from the Department of Emergency Medicine! The three residents were honored for their successes …
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University Hospital and American Family Children’s Hospital re-verified as Level 1 Trauma Centers
University Hospital and American Family Children’s Hospital have been re-verified as Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers. This verification identifies hospitals that have the resources to deliver optimal trauma care with some of the …
Welcoming new leaders in the Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery
We are pleased to announce the appointments of two outstanding new faculty, Ben L. Zarzaur, MD, MPH, and Stephanie Savage, MD, MS. They will assume leadership positions in the recently created Division of Acute Care …
Trauma Team Shines in Challenging Crisis Response
Dr. Ann O’Rourke on WKOW 27 News Following last week’s active shooter response at University Hospital after a shooting in Middleton, Ann O’Rourke, MD, MPH, and Lee Faucher, MD, appeared on WKOW 27 News to highlight …
Dr. Angela Ingraham selected for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality K08 Award
Congratulations to Angela Ingraham, MD, MS, FACS, who was selected for a Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development K08 Award from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for her project, “A Critical Assessment of …
Honoring our veterans: Lee D. Faucher, MD, FACS
Dr. Lee Faucher. In honor of Memorial Day, we’re profiling six alumni and faculty who have served in the military during their surgical careers. If you also served, we would love to hear your story. …
Honoring our veterans: James Cole, Jr., DO, FACS
Dr. James Cole in Iraq (foreground, right side of table) In honor of Memorial Day, we’re profiling six alumni and faculty who have served in the military during their surgical careers. If you also served, …
Trauma team honors National Stop the Bleed Day
Trauma is the leading cause of death for individuals under the age of 30 and the fourth leading cause of death for all ages. One way individual citizens can be prepared for trauma scenarios is …
Assessment and Referral of Burn Patients
By Angela Gibson, MD, PhD Every year, nearly half a million people in the United States are treated for burn injuries. The majority of initial burn care and evaluation occurs outside of a burn center …
Dr. Amy Liepert leads tour of UW Health Level I Trauma Center with Representative Mark Pocan
Amy E. Liepert, MD recently led a tour of the UW Health Level 1 Trauma Center with Representative Mark Pocan. The visit highlighted our ability to provide 24/7 trauma coverage to Wisconsin. This leadership was featured …