The Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) Visiting Student Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Department of Surgery, supports qualified 4th year medical students from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine in developing their clinical skills, abilities, and potential through …
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Welcome Four New Podiatrists to the Division of Vascular Surgery
At the beginning of July, we welcomed four new podiatrists to the UW–Madison Department of Surgery. John Finnell, DPM, has been a practicing podiatrist with University Podiatry Associates for the past 28 years, providing exceptional …
Faculty Members Promoted in the Department of Surgery
Congratulations to the ten members of the Department of Surgery faculty who have been promoted. We are grateful for their tireless dedication to enhancing the field of surgery through excellent clinical care, innovative research and …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: April 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 …
In My Own Words: Dr. Naren Patel’s Trip to Ethiopia
At the beginning of May, I took my first trip to Black Lion Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. During this visit, I worked alongside the Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, and Wound Care teams to better understand …
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 …
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 …
Dr. Gretchen Schwarze Awarded the 2026 MacLean Center Prize
Dr. Margaret “Gretchen” Schwarze, professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery, was awarded the 2026 MacLean Center Prize in Clinical Ethics and Health Outcomes. Dr. Schwarze previously completed a clinical ethics fellowship at the MacLean …
Project led by Dr. Brigitte Smith Awarded $1.1 Million Grant from AMA
A team led by Dr. Brigitte Smith, an associate professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery and the Department of Surgery’s Vice Chair of Education, has been selected as one of 11 teams to receive …
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 …