Congratulations to John Rectenwald, MD, MS, who was named the 2019 recipient of the Philip J. Wolfson Outstanding Teacher Award from the Association for Surgical Education. This award is given to individuals who are actively …
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Plastic surgery resident co-authors paper with faculty published in Annals of Surgery
Plastic surgery resident Dr. Oksana Babchenko co-authored “Psychological Theory as It Applies to Surgical Training,” recently published in Annals of Surgery. The paper explores what constitutes an effective resident training environment through the lens of psychology, neuroscience, and education …
Divisions of Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology host Microsurgery Course
Course participant practices microsurgery techniques (on a piece of raw chicken!) The Divisions of Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology hosted the 5th annual Microsurgery Course on Saturday, September 8, featuring a full day of presentations and …
New Pilot Study on EPAs Launches in Department
What is competency and how do we measure it? These questions are part of a vital discussion about medical education. The Department of Surgery is part of a pilot project sponsored by the American Board …
Featured Alumni: Dr. Brigitte Smith
Dr. Brigitte Smith with her husband Tyler and their daughter Gretchen on a hike. Get to know one of the graduates of our surgical residency: Dr. Brigitte Smith, Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University …
High school, undergrad students spend summer learning about surgery research
Every summer we welcome high school students and undergraduate students to participate in the Surgery Clinical Research Experiences for High School Students Program, an internship program supported by the Doris Duke Foundation. This program offers …
Department hosts annual Education Retreat
The Department education team recently hosted another successful Layton F. Rikkers Education Retreat, focused on the theme of “Entrustment and Entrustability.” Faculty and staff presented 15 posters on education and over 150 people attended to …
9th Annual General Surgery CME Course a Success
Congratulations to the Divisions of General Surgery who hosted their 9th annual Current Topics in General Surgery CME Course last week, which was attended by over 50 regional surgeons and advanced practice providers who discussed …
Department members present at Mini Med School
Dr. Rebecca Minter emceeing at 2018 Mini Med School Three Department members participated in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s Mini Med School, a public outreach education event attended by over 500 community …