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06/16/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Lee Faucher, professor in the Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery, for receiving the Dean's Teaching Award from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. This award honors outstanding contributions in student education in medical school programs. Read more: https://go.wisc.edu/se3ps8
06/15/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Nabeel Zafar, assistant professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology, for receiving the Dean's Award for Excellence in Medical Student Research Mentorship from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. This award recognizes an individual whose sustained and exemplary effort as a research mentor has developed medical student researchers outside of the classroom. Read more: https://go.wisc.edu/q8o14x
06/12/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Alexander Chiu, assistant professor in the Division of Endocrine Surgery, for receiving the UW Health Rising Star Clinical Practice Award! This award recognizes UW Health's most skilled and dedicated physicians who demonstrate exceptional performance in education, clinical practice, regional services or leadership and a commitment to the mission, vision, and values of UW Health. Read more: https://go.wisc.edu/yv1iq7
06/11/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Anthony D'Alessandro, professor emeritus in the Division of Transplantation, for receiving the Clinical Sciences Emeriti Faculty Award from the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association. The Emeriti Faculty Award recognizes outstanding service to the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Read more: https://go.wisc.edu/h441i3
06/10/2026
This Saturday, June 13, be sure to check out the UW Health Burn and Wound Center at Safety Saturday. This event educates people on ways to make safe decisions, prevent injuries, and to encourage the use of safety devices. We hope to see you there! https://go.wisc.edu/el9t1e
06/09/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Rebecca Sippel, professor and Chair of the Division of Endocrine Surgery, for receiving the Resident/Fellow Citation - Distinguished Resident Award from the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association! This award honors an individual who has completed a residency or fellowship at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics and has achieved distinction in medicine. Read more: https://go.wisc.edu/tldzop
06/05/2026
Last month, Dr. Naren Patel, a podiatrist and assistant professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery, took his first trip to Black Lion Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He worked alongside their teams to better understand the current challenges in lower extremity care. Read about his experience in his own words: https://go.wisc.edu/md31j5
06/04/2026
It's National Cheese Day! Wisconsin is known for it's 'legend-dairy' cheeses and, on campus, we are lucky to have access to award-winning cheeses at Babcock Dairy. We hope you find a 'gouda' way to celebrate today!
Photo courtesy of Althea Dotzour/UW-Madison
06/02/2026
June is Men's Health Month. This month is a reminder for men to take charge of their health by making healthy lifestyle decisions.
06/01/2026
Happy Pride Month! At Wisconsin Surgery, we actively cultivate a culture where everyone feels respected, supported and valued.