The Layton Rikkers Surgical Society Alumni Dinner is an annual event that has been held since 2018. The dinner, held in conjunction with the yearly American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, brings together the past and present and celebrates the Wisconsin Department of Surgery.
Forward Award
The Forward Award recognizes outstanding alumni contributions by current or former residents, faculty, and fellows of the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery. It is presented annually at the LRSS Alumni Dinner each fall. The 2023 Forward Award winner, John Mansour, is pictured here. Nominations are typically due in August and reviewed by a selection committee. Learn more here.
Upcoming Events
Layton Rikkers Surgical Society Alumni Dinner 2025
Please join the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Surgery for the annual Layton Rikkers Surgical Society Dinner at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other alumni, current and former faculty, residents, and fellows and pay special tribute to our 2025 Forward Award recipient. We look forward to seeing you on Monday, Oct. 6 in Chicago!
7 PM — Cocktails and catching up with colleagues
8–10 PM — Dinner and Forward Award recognition
