UTHSC College of Medicine General Surgery Newsletter Spring 2026

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

CREDITS

Senior Editor

David Shibata, MD

Editorial Staff

Brenda Young, MA

Send comments, suggestions and future content to:

Brenda Young byoung64@uthsc.edu

Above: In March, the Department of Surgery welcomed a delegation of surgeons and residents from the Philippines to the UT Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. (see Page 9)

Below: Dr. Jeffy Guerra, Chair of the Department of Surgery at Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center in Manila, Philippines, presented a Grand Rounds lecture entitled, “Patient Management Process in Surgery.” (B. Young/UTHSC)

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Welcome to the Spring 2026 edition of the UT Health Science Center Surgery News.

The last quarter saw a flurry of significant activity and notable events. Highlighting the month of March was Match Day 2026, an annual rite of passage for medical students. We were incredibly excited to match an extraordinary class of incoming interns including three of among the best of our UT students! We are pleased to introduce them herein.

Later that month, we were delighted to welcome a delegation of surgical leaders and residents from Ospital ng Maynila/University of Manila in the Philippines. The visit including a Grand Rounds lecture from Ospital ng Maynila’s Department Chair, Dr. Jeffy Guerra as well as other events including a welcome luncheon, hospital tours and a Global Surgery journal club. We look forward to further growth in this international partnership.

In April, the Department was honored to host Dr. Kyla Terhune, Senior Vice President of Education of the American College of Surgeons as the annual Alpha Omega Alpha Distinguished Visiting Professor. Dr. Terhune presided over the AOA induction ceremony and delivered a super lecture on learner feedback.

Finally, please join me in giving a hearty congratulations to Dr. Devra Becker, Chief and the entire Division of Plastic Surgery in receiving ACGME accreditation for an integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency training program. More details of this journey are provided in this edition’s Department Spotlight.

As usual, I would like to express my gratitude to the faculty, residents, fellows and staff of the Department for all that you do every day!

Wishing a great start to the summer.

Sincerely,

David Shibata, MD, FACS, FASCRS Harwell Wilson

Alumni Endowed Chair in Surgery Professor and Chair

DEPARTMENT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

HWSS/ DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AND GRADUATION AND BANQUET

This year’s event will kick off with the Alumni Reception on Thursday, June 11 at The James Lee House. On Friday, June 12, the annual Department of Surgery Research Symposium and Harwell Wilson Surgical Society (HWSS) Lecture will take place in the Schreier Auditorium of the Student Alumni Center on the UT Health Center Science campus. The traditional awards ceremony and graduation banquet will take place in the evening at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis.

Dr. Henri Ford, Dean and Chief Academic Officer of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, FL and the immediate past-President of the American College of Surgeons, will serve as this year’s HWSS Distinguished Visiting Professor.

The Harwell Wilson Surgical Society provides critical education, research, and training resources to the Department of Surgery residents.

Please consider donating. Visit the website, harwellwilson.org for more information.

DEPARTMENT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CONT.

FACULTY ANNOUCEMENTS

AMANDEEP BAJWA, PHD (RESEARCH)

Professor, Division of Transplantation and Scientific Director of the Transplant Research Institute, was awarded a five-year $3.7 million multiprincipal investigator R01 grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), for a groundbreaking project to advance the discovery and development of resazurin, novel fluorescent dye, that could improve clinicians’ ability to detect and monitor kidney injury.

ASHLEY HENDRIX, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, was elected to serve as the Department of Surgery Faculty Senate representative.

VASANTHI BALARAMAN, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Transplantation, has been elected Associate Chief of Staff of the Methodist University Hospital.

DAVID SHIBATA, MD

Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, was appointed Chair of the 2027 American Society of Clinical Oncology Gastrointestinal Cancers (ASCO-GI) Symposium, considered among the premier multidisciplinary conferences for gastrointestinal malignancies in the world. The upcoming meeting will take place in San Francisco, CA from Jan. 21-23, 2027.

MARIAH PERKINS, MD

PGY2 Resident, General Surgery, was the recipient of the 2006 resident Golden Apple Award for General Surgery. This prestigious student-voted honor is presented annually to outstanding faculty members, lecturers and residents across the UT Health Science Center system.

IAN SOLSKY, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, has been named the Associate Program Director for the UT Health Science Center Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship.

DEPARTMENT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CONT.

MANISH TALWAR, MD

Associate Professor, Division of Transplantation, was appointed to the Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Committee for Professional Enhancement.

YING WEATHERALL, MD

Associate Professor, Division of Pediatric Surgery, attended the American College of Surgeons (ACS) “Surgeons as Educators” Course, a six-day intensive program designed for surgeons with the knowledge and skills to enhance their abilities as teachers and administrators of surgical education programs.

THAO WOLBERT, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, was featured in a News Channel 3 story on April 30. Wolbert was part of a team at Regional One Health that treated a Marion, Ark. police officer. The life-saving multidisciplinary care provided by vascular, orthopedic and trauma surgery teams were highlighted.

JANE ZHAO, MD, MS

Assistant Professor, Division of Thoracic Surgery, was awarded a scholarship by the TN Chapter of the American College of Surgeons to attend the upcoming 2026 Leadership and Advocacy Summit to be held in Washington, DC in February. She was also the recipient of the AlleySheridan Scholarship to attend the 2026-2027 Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Leadership Institute. Dr. Zhao was further selected to participate in the 2026 American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Leadership Academy.

TARIANA YATES, MD

PGY5 Resident, General Surgery, was awarded the 2026 Women in Thoracic Surgery (WTS) Scholarship sponsored by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). The award provided funding to attend the STS Annual Meeting held in January 2026 in New Orleans, LA.

NIA ZALAMEA, MD, FACS

Associate Professor, Division of General Surgery, Director of the UTHSC Global Surgery Institute, was the recipient of the prestigious faculty Golden Apple Award for General Surgery. Dr. Zalamea was also awarded the Student Government Association Executive Council (SGAEC) Excellence in Teaching Award, which recognizes exceptional educators who spark student interest, demonstrate outstanding communication, and show a genuine concern for student learning.

DEPARTMENT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW FELLOWS (STARTING JULY/AUGUST 2026)

PEDIATRIC SURGERY

GWYNETH SULLIVAN, MD

Fellow in Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Sullivan attended the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, IL, and received her general surgery residency training at Rush University Medical Center and John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital in Chicago, IL.

ERICA TEDONE CLEMENTE, MD

Fellow in Pediatric Plastic Surgery. Dr. Clemente graduated from the University of Siena in Siena, Italy and received her general surgery residency training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at the University of Bari in Bari, Italy. She completed a Lymphatic Supermicrosurgery Fellowship and was a Clinical Scholar in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, OH.

SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

ALEXANDRA ADAMS, MD

Fellow in Complex General Surgical Oncology. Dr. Adams graduated with a medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. She received her general surgery training at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ and she completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey in New Brunswick, NJ.

PLASTIC SURGERY

PAUL CHOI, MD

Fellow in Reconstructive Burn Surgery. Dr. Choi graduated from the University of Galway School of Medicine in Galway, Ireland. He has received general surgery residency training at the University of Colorado in Aurora, CO (PGY1) and the BronxCare Health System in Bronx, NY (PGY2).

AIMEN MASHIA, MD

Fellow in Adult Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Mashia attended Rawalpindi Medical University in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. She completed an integrated plastic surgery residency at Shaheed Zulfiquar Ali Bhutto Medical University in Islamabad, Pakistan. She finished clinical fellowships at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN and in Hand and Microsurgery at Southern Illinois University in Springfield, IL.

DEPARTMENT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW FELLOWS (STARTING JULY/AUGUST 2026)

TRANSPLANTATION

SUNDUS ALI, MD

Fellow in Transplantation Nephrology. Dr. Ali attended Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed a nephrology fellowship at Case Western Reserve University Hospital in Cleveland, OH.

NEW RESIDENTS IN PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

YOUSSEF AREF, MD (PGY 2)

California University of Science and Medicine Colton, CA

MAGGY BOTROS, MD (PGY 2)

Washington University School of Medicine

St. Louis, MO

MAGGY BOTROS, MD (PGY 2)

Washington University School of Medicine

St. Louis, MO

TAI MILLER, MD (PGY 1)

Harvard Medical School Boston, MA

VASCULAR SURGERY

GARYN METOYER, MD

Fellow in Vascular Surgery. Dr. Metoyer received his medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, OH. He completed his general residency training at Lifebridge Health at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD and at NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn, NY.

FABIAN HONORED FOR HIS WORK IN TRAUMA SURGERY

Timothy C. Fabian, MD, professor emeritus and former chair of the UT Health Science Center Department of Surgery was the recipient of the 2026 Trauma Center Association of America (TCAA) Circle of Excellence Award. Dr. Fabian, founder and former director of the Elvis Presley Trauma Center, was honored at the TCAA Annual Meeting on May 9th in Clearwater, FL. The award is presented to an individual in recognition of their dedication, leadership and outstanding contribution to the trauma community.

DEPARTMENT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CONT.

SAMANTHA BRASHIER, MD AND MORGAN LYNCH, MD

Dr. Brashier, PGY4 and Dr. Lynch, PGY4 were named Administrative Chiefs Residents for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The positions are offered to rising fifth-year residents who are recognized for their professionalism and leadership. They will work with Dr. Alex Feliz, Program Director, to assist in enhancing the educational curriculum and environment for the residents in the Department of Surgery.

RESIDENCY COURSE

Faculty members of the Department of Surgery celebrated the graduation of 12 medical students who completed the third annual Transition to Surgical Residency Course, which is an elective for fourth-year medical students who have matched into surgical residency. The intensive two-week program features didactics, mock orals and stimulation labs. Thomas Easterday, Assistant Professor, Division of Trauma/Surgical Critical Care developed and directed the course while Dr. Will Hudson served as this year’s codirector.

RESIDENT AWARDS

LYNCH AND TAGGERT INDUCTED

General Surgery residents, Dr. Morgan Lynch, PGY4 and Dr. Miranda Taggart, PGY3 were inducted into the national Gold Humanism Honor Society (GGHS). Each inductee was nominated by their peers and completed a blinded essay review process by the UTHSC GHHS chapter selection committee. The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) is a community of medical students, physicians, and other leaders who have been recognized for their compassionate care. GHHS reinforces and supports the human connection in healthcare, which is essential for the health of patients and clinicians. GHHS now has more than 180 chapters in medical schools and residency programs and more than 50,000 members. More on this: https://www.goldfoundation.org/programs/ghhs/

SURGERY

NEW RESIDENTS

CATEGORICAL (PGY 1)

PRELIMINARY (PGY 1)

INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE

PHILIPPINES - FEBRUARY 2026

Nia Zalamea, MD, Olivia DeLozier, MD, Chelsea Olson, MD and David Shibata were a part of a 24-person team that traveled to Carmona, Cavite, Philippines from February 7-14, 2026. Partnering with the local organization, Memphis Mission of Mercy (MMM), the group provided surgical services including thyroidectomy and hernia repair among others

The group performed a total of 51 surgeries. During the mission, Drs Zalamea, DeLozier, Olson and Shibata were also invited to lecture at Ospital Ng Maynila’s Tripartite Grand Rounds. Drs. Olson, DeLozier and Shibata were granted visiting professorships and recognized as adjunct faculty at the Ospital Ng Maynila Medical Center/University of Manila

PARAGRAY - MARCH 2026

Jason Frischer, MD, Professor and Chief, Division of Pediatric Surgery recently returned from his third medical mission trip in Asunción, Paraguay in March. Dr. Frischer, who joined UT Health Science Center last year, is committed to global health and humanitarian work. Frischer and his team that included Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital registered nurse, Jennifer Jordan, treated 43 patients and performed 16 complex colorectal surgeries.

UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER WELCOMES

SURGEONS FROM THE PHILIPPINES

On March 18th, 2026, the UT Health Science Center Department of Surgery welcomed of Surgery at Ospital Ng Maynila in Manila, Philippines as the 2026 UTHSC Global Surgery Institute (GSI) Visiting Professor.

Accompanying Dr. Guerra was a delegation that included Dr. Cecile Leyson, Vice Chair of Surgery and surgical residents, Dr. Michael Bautista PGY6 and Dr. Gerald Gaspillo PGY6

During their weeklong stay, the visiting physicians participated in educational conferences, a luncheon reception, a tour of the Elvis Presley Trauma Center at Regional One Health and a journal club event hosted by the UTHSC Global Surgery Institute students. The group also enjoyed a bus tour of Memphis and a visit to Graceland

The UTHSC GSI has been in partnership with Ospital Ng Maynila Medical Center for the past 11 years. The Manila team’s visit to the US, came on the heels of the GSI’s recent February mission trip and academic exchange in the Philippines

Grands Rounds on Wednesday, March 18. (B. Young/UTHSC)

VISITING PROFESSORS SERIES

VINCENT L. LOWE, MD, FACS

On Feb. 25, Dr. Vincent L. Rowe, Professor and Chief, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at UCLA Health Gonda Venous Center, served as the UT Health Science Center Visiting Professor in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery . He lectured on the topic, “The Road Less Traveled: Leadership Lessons Learn Through Cycling.”

JEFFY G. GUERRA, MD FPCS, FACS

On March 18, Dr. Jeffy G. Guerra, Chair, Department of Surgery and Head of Planning and Management Unit at Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center in Manila, Philippines, was welcomed as the 2026 UT Health Science Center Global Surgery Institute Visiting Professor. He lectured on the topic, “Patient Management Process in Surgery.”

KYLA TERHUNE, MD

On April 8, Dr. Kyla Terhune, Senior Vice President of Education for the American College of Surgeons. She formerly served as Professor of Surgery and Anesthesiology in the Division of Surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, served as the 2026 AOA Visiting Professor She lectured on the topic “Feedback to Learners: Why Patients Deserve More than Needs to Read More.”

RICHARD WEISS, MD

On May 13, Dr. Richard Weiss, Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut SOM and Frank H. Netter SOM at Quinnipiac University in Storrs, CT, served at the 2026 UT Health Science Center Visiting Professor in Pediatric Surgery . He presented on the topic, “Opening the Black Box of RVUs.”

UPCOMING VISITING LECTURERS

HENRI FORD, MD, FACS

June 12, 2026 | Dr. Henri Ford, Dean and Chief Academic Officer of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, FL and the immediate past-President of the American College of Surgeons will be featured as the 2026 Harwell Wilson Surgical Society Distinguished Visiting Professor.

ALICIA LOGUE, MD

June 12, 2026 | Dr. Alicia Logue, Associate Professor, Leader of the Colon /Rectal Surgery Program, UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson, will serve as the 2026 Harwell Wilson Surgery Society Alumni Speaker.

GILBERT “GIB” UPCHURCH, MD

Aug. 5, 2026 | Dr. Gilbert Upchurch, Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, will be featured as the 2026 UT Health Science Center Visiting Professor in Vascular Surgery.

UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER’S DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY SPOTLIGHT

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

ACGME grants the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery initial accreditation for an Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency program.

Brenda Young, Communications and Marketing Associate

The Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has been granted Initial Accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) effective January 9, 2026.

This Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency is being relaunched after its closure in 2021.

According to ACGME data, there are 93 accredited integrated plastic surgery residency programs in the United States. Integrated programs combine three years of core surgical training with three years of plastic surgery, for a total of six years. The UT Health Science Center Program is accredited for two positions per year.

“My goal was to build a strong and sustainable program with core values that reflected who we wanted to be for our patients, community and our college,” said Division Chief of Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Devra Becker, who was hired by UTHSC in 2022. “I got to work organizing meetings to help with the immediate needs in plastic surgery and recruited like-minded faculty.”

It’s been a journey for Becker and her team as she said the process of applying for and achieving accreditation for the Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency program was rigorous as it involved demonstrating strong partnerships with hospitals, high-level faculty practices, and the ability to handle complex cases. She said the support received from the UT Health Science GME office, particularly from Dr. Natascha Thompson, Bran Smith, and Aaron Haynes, helped in building a culture that would sustain the future of the residency program.

Although each faculty member of the division has unique areas of interest and expertise, Becker said the major strengths of their area relies on teamwork, dedication to excellence and ability to work as a cohesive group. The residency program will provide hands-on clinical experience, a translational research experience whereby the trainees will come out with a very high level of professional preparation.

“Our plastic surgery team is relatively small, but I chose to recruit people who were interested in medical education and who had similar values in training residents,” Becker said. “All of our staff will be involved in some way.”

Accrediation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) official logo. (Photo/ACGME website)

Eva Hutton, who serves as the Administrative Associate for the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery since 2024, will serve as the program coordinator for the Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency.

“Dr. Becker has been patient with me as I am learning all the technology that goes along with this program,” Hutton said. “It’s been a rewarding experience.”

Dr. Becker said she was excited about the potential of the program’s growth and was appreciative of support and leadership from the Department Chair, Dr. David Shibata.

“The re-establishment of the residency program was amongst the highest priorities for the Department and the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. We envisioned creating a program that not only embodied clinical excellence, but also a culture of professionalism. Dr. Becker and her team have done a superb job of making that vision a reality. We are extremely excited to once again be training our future plastic surgeons.”

Another site visit in a few years will be done to access program progress per the accreditation guidelines.

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY CHIEF RESIDENTS FEATURE

MAKING THE ROUNDS

Meet our Surgical Chief Residents!

Over the course of the upcoming academic year, each newsletter will include brief questions and answers with our Chief Residents.

Kaushik Varadarajan, MD, PGY5

Hometown: Troy, Michigan College: Wayne State University Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine Residency: UT Health Science Center Fellowship: Trauma/Surgical Critical Care, UT Health Science Center, Memphis, TN

QUESTIONS

Other than being a physician, what previous jobs have you held? I worked as a SAT tutor for six years in college and in med school.

What advice do you have for the incoming surgical interns? Ask lots of questions. Practice, practice, practice. Read about anything you encounter in the hospital to help you remember and develop your knowledge base.

What attracted you to the UTHSC general surgery residency program? I wanted an opportunity to train somewhere I get to work with underserved patients and train in multiple hospital and clinical environments.

Tari-Ann “Tariana” Yates, MD, PGY5 Hometown: Maryland College: University of Colorado-Boulder Medical School: Meharry Medical College Residency: UT Health Science Center Fellowship: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oregon Health Science Center, Portland, OR

QUESTIONS

What is a fun or little-known fact or talent about yourself? I have a Chiweenie named Ms. Yola Baby and she is a boss like me.

What attracted you to the UTHSC general surgery residency program? This is a strong program with great leadership, operative opportunities, and patient populations.

What advice do you have for the incoming surgical interns? God is in control. It will all work out. Be yourself and stay humble.

MAKING THE ROUNDS, CONT.

Brenden Sheridan, MD, PGY5

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV College: Pacific Union College

Medical School: Loma Linda University

Residency: UT Health Science Center

Fellowship: Trauma/Surgical Critical Care, Washington University, St. Louis, MO

QUESTIONS

What is a fun or little-known fact or talent about yourself? I still play lacrosse with an all-star team back in Las Vegas.

What attracted you to the UTHSC general surgery residency program? The academics and robust exposure to trauma surgery.

What advice do you have for the incoming surgical interns? Be on the lookout for your co-residents and load the boat when you’re stuck.

SAVE THE DATES

PLASTIC SURGERY GRAND ROUNDS

SECOND THURSDAYS EACH MONTH

The Division of Plastic Surgery hosts its regularly scheduled grand round meetings every second Thursday at 4 p.m. each month. The meetings are conducted via Zoom. For more information, contact Eva Hutton at ehutton4@uthsc.edu.

NEW RESIDENTS WELCOME SOCIAL

JUNE 27, 2026 | MEMPHIS, TN

Please join us for this Department-wide event to welcome our new residents. It will be held from 12-2:30 p.m. at Top Golf Memphis, located at 3450 South Germantown Road, Memphis TN. The facility features an entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range and sports lounge.

TENNESSEE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (TN ACS)

JULY 30-AUG. 2, 2026 | NASHVILLE, TN

The Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons will host its Annual Meeting and Trauma Symposium at the Virgin Hotel Nashville in Nashville, TN.

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS CLINICAL CONGRESS 2026

SEPT. 25-29, 2026 | WASHINGTON, DC

System-wide reception for all four UT Departments of Surgery is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The social event will be held at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC.

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY HOLIDAY RECEPTION

DEC. 12, 2026 | MEMPHIS, TN

Department of Surgery’s annual holiday reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the University Club of Memphis.

22ND ANNUAL ACADEMIC SURGICAL CONGRESS

FEB. 9-11, 2027 | WASHINGTON, DC

The conference is a joint meeting of the two leading associations for academic surgery - The Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) and the Society of University Surgeons (SUS).

SURGERY NEWS

PRESENTATIONS JAN. 2026- PRESENT

Toogood G, Smith H, Underwood M, Becker D. “Face the Heat: Facial Burn Emergency Department Visits Over 10 Years.” Abstact and Poster. 11th Mountain West Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Vail, CO, March 4-7, 2026.

Ray, M,Ulrich, S, Faktor, K, Kisa, P, Wittenberg, R, Linden, A, Frischer, J, Kotagal, M, Oyania, F, Nimanya, S. Impact and Reception of a Multidisciplinary Pediatric Colorectal Surgical Course in Eastern Africa. Oral presentation. 2026 Academic Surgical Congress. Orlando, FL, February 3, 2026.

Lang KJ, Seewer EC, Williams RF, Lin S . “The Impact of Fathers and Male Role Models on Recovery and Resilience in Pediatric Victims of Violent Trauma.” Podium Presentation – Cox Templeton Injury Prevention Paper Competition. 39th Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma Annual Scientific Assembly. Atlanta, GA, January 21, 2026.

Levine E . “Editorial Self-Publication in Cardiothoracic Surgery Journals” Presentation. Academic Surgical Congress. Orlando, FL, Feb. 3-5, 2026.

Yates T. “Robotic Intracorporeal Resection of an Extra-enteric Malignant Gastrointestinal Neuroectodermal Tumor of the Chest Wall: A Case Report” Presentation. 62nd Society of Thoracic Surgeons Meeting. New Orleans, LA, Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 2026.

Yates T. “Advancing Lung Cancer Screening Implementation in Real World Settings” Moderator. 62nd Society of Thoracic Surgeons Meeting. New Orleans, LA, Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 2026.

Zalamea, N . “From Basics to Brilliance: A Debate on Laparoscopic Simulators in Surgical Training,” Panel Discussion. Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL March 25, 2026.

Zalamea, N . “From Where I Stand: What Surgeons from Developing Countries Wish You Knew,” Panel Discussion. Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL, March 25, 2026.

Zalamea, N. “How to Build Sustainable Programs: The Importance of the Economic Factor.” Panel Discussion. Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL, March 25, 2026.

SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS

SURGERY NEWS

GENERAL SURGERY

Perioperative pain manageent in thyroidectomy: a cross-cultural perspective. Schachter A, Wright G, Patel D, Dos Santos Franklin T, Leyson M, Zalamea N . J Glob Surg (ONE). Epub 2026 Apr 27. https:// doi.org/10.52648/JoGS.1229.

Optimizing the management of laproscopic equipment in lowresource settings: a SAGES White Paper. Nderitu J, Zhang L, Parker R, et al ( Zalamea N). Surg Endos 40, 2713-2727 (2026). https://doi. org/10.1007/s00464-026-12720-w.

PEDIATRIC SURGERY

Evaluation of Mesh Placement in Adolescents Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study. Heller K, Ochoa BV, Eldredge RS, Padilla BE; Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Collaborative Group (Lin S). J Am Coll Surg. 2026 Mar 1;242(3):705-711. doi: 10.1097/ XCS.0000000000001685. Epub 2026 Feb 13.PMID: 41195884.

Effects of Extracorporeal Life Support Volume on Neonatal Mortality in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Guner YS, Martino A, Giron A, Flyer Z, Muethy K, Di Nardo M, Schomberg J, Grover TR, Hammond JD, Yu PT, Goodman LF, Gowda SH, Harting MT, Jancelewicz T, Nguyen DV. J Pediatr. 2026 Mar 12: 115062. doi 10.1016/j. jpeds.2026.115062. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 418318781.

Developmental reprogramming underlies chemotherapy resistance in favorable-histology Wilms tumor. Fleming AM , Jablonowski CM, Jin H, Zhang S, Sona S, Lee HW, Dieseldorff Jones KM, Cheng C, Xu B, Morton CL, Woolard MA, Pichavaram P, Gehle DB , Natarajan S, Kodali K, Pagala V, High AA, Kumar Y, Burden S, Valentine V, Daria D, Harbour J, Vocelle D,

Chang TC, Easton J, Olsen SR, Neale G, Pinto EM, Rehg JE, Janke L, Santiago T, George RE, Ma X, Zambetti GP, Davidoff AM , Chen T, Wu G, Chen X, Yang J, Murphy AJ.Cell Rep. 2026 Mar 24;45(3):117063. doi: 10.1016/j. celrep.2026.117063. Epub 2026 Mar 17.PMID: 41850280

ASO Author Reflections: Toward Standardized Quality Assessment in Pediatric Neuroblastoma Surgery. Pio L, Davidoff AM .Ann Surg Oncol. 2026 Mar;33(3):2751-2752. doi: 10.1245/ s10434-025-19003-z. Epub 2025 Dec 27.PMID: 41455843 No abstract available.

Symptomatic Recurrent Splenomegaly Following Partial Splenectomy in Patients With Hereditary Spherocytosis . Abdelhafeez AH, Rosenberger K, Crest P, Unal A, Zeng E, Connor-Pham CE, Ryan K, Talbot LJ, Davidoff AM , Murphy AJ.Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2026 Jun;73(6):e70249. doi: 10.1002/15455017.70249. Epub 2026 Mar 19.PMID: 41852320.

Textbook Outcome: A Novel Quality Measure for Surgical Management of Neuroblastoma with Image-Defined Risk Factors. Pio L, Mothi SS, Zaghloul T, McCarville B, Gharib AM, Swamy S, Zeng E, Abdelhafeez AH, Murphy AJ, Davidoff AM .Ann Surg Oncol. 2026 Mar;33(3):2740-2750. doi: 10.1245/ s10434-025-18937-8. Epub 2026 Jan 6.PMID: 41495493.

Outcomes of pediatric blunt liver and spleen injury in 1029 patients using the ATOMAC+ pediatric trauma research network guideline. Notrica DM, Maxson T, Stottlemyre RL, Cohen AS, Bundrant N, Lawson KA, Eubanks JW 3rd , Ryan M, Letton RW, Bhatia A, Wyrick D, St Peter SD, Leys C, Ponsky T, Williams RF, Johnson JJ.J Pediatr Surg. 2026 Mar 24;61(7):163107. doi: 10.1016/j. jpedsurg.2026.163107. Online ahead of print.PMID: 41887567.

Pediatric aortic trauma: A review of the literature. Sheahan M, Lauve S, Tullos A, White J, Williams R , Coleman D, Sheahan CM.J Vasc Surg. 2026

Mar;83(3):914-919. doi: 10.1016/j. jvs.2025.10.036. Epub 2025 Oct 30.PMID: 41176283 Review.

Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department: Policy Statement. Remick KE, Foster AA, Jensen AR, Williams RF, Stone E, Joseph M, Conners GP, Brown K, Gausche-Hill M; American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee On Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Section On Surgery, American College of Emergency Physicians Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee, Emergency Nurses Association, Pediatric Committee, American College of Surgeons Committee On Trauma.J Am Coll Surg. 2026 Mar 1;242(3):723-731. doi: 10.1097/ XCS.0000000000001725. Epub 2026 Feb 13.PMID: 41556758.

Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department: Policy Statement. Remick K, Foster AA, Jensen AR, Williams RF, Stone E, Joseph M, Conners G, Brown K, Gausche-Hill M.J Emerg Nurs. 2026 Mar;52(2):257-270. doi: 10.1016/j. jen.2025.09.011. Epub 2026 Jan 20.PMID: 41556865.

Characterizing Contemporary Management of Major Pediatric Vascular Trauma: A Multiyear, DualCenter Retrospective Analysis. Lang KJ, Williams RF, Almaazmi H , Jung CY, Koffman EE, Byerly SE , Filiberto DM , Landisch RM , Kerwin AJ, Mitchell EL .J Am Coll Surg. 2026 Apr 1;242(4):885-896. doi: 10.1097/ XCS.0000000000001756. Epub 2026 Mar 26.PMID: 41556537.

Letter to the Editor: Pre- or intraoperative fecal diversion for children with a delayed diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease. Ullrich SJ, Crady RC, Reeder RW, Frischer JS; Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium.J Pediatr Surg. 2026 Mar 28:163118. doi: 10.1016/j. jpedsurg.2026.163118. Online ahead of print.

Developmental reprogramming underlies chemotherapy resistance in favorable-histology Wilms tumor.

SURGERY NEWS

Fleming AM , Jablonowski CM, Jin H, Zhang S, Sona S, Lee HW, Dieseldorff Jones KM, Cheng C, Xu B, Morton CL, Woolard MA, Pichavaram P, Gehle DB, Natarajan S, Kodali K, Pagala V, High AA, Kumar Y, Burden S, Valentine V, Daria D, Harbour J, Vocelle D, Chang TC, Easton J, Olsen SR, Neale G, Pinto EM, Rehg JE, Janke L, Santiago T, George RE, Ma X, Zambetti GP, Davidoff AM , Chen T, Wu G, Chen X, Yang J, Murphy AJ.Cell Rep. 2026 Mar 17:117063. doi: 10.1016/j. celrep.2026.117063. Online ahead of print.PMID: 41850280 Free article.

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Emergent Facial Laceration Repair Variations Between Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Emergency Medicine, and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. Gates H, Toogood G, Becker D.J Craniofac Surg. 2026 Mar-Apr 01;37(3-4):435-437. doi: 10.1097/ SCS.0000000000012093. Epub 2025 Oct 20.PMID: 41118490.

The Utilization and Influence of Online Review Websites in Plastic Surgery. Wei EZ, Asserson DB, Becker DB .Plast Surg (Oakv). 2026 Feb 18:22925503261419806. doi: 10.1177/22925503261419806. Online ahead of print.PMID: 4172563.

Reduction in Fire-Related Admissions to a Large, Regional Burn Center After Prevention and Risk Mitigation Interventions. Kruchevsky D, Todor L, Shaina H, Brockway P, Liu X, Hassouba M , Hill DM.J Burn Care Res. 2026 Mar 4;47(2):598-602. doi: 10.1093/jbcr/ iraf202.PMID: 41134197.

Commentary: The Sunshine Act Open Payment Database: A 7-Year Analysis of Trends Within Plastic Surgery and Its Subspecialties. Becker DB .Plast Surg (Oakv). 2026 Mar 26:22925503261434831. doi:

10.1177/22925503261434831. Online ahead of print.PMID: 41909453.

Application of nanofiber wound dressings in diabetic wound healing: a review and economic considerations. Toogood G, Smith H, Underwood M, Evans R , Xu J.Wounds. 2026 Mar;38(3):60-65. doi: 10.25270/ wnds/25133.PMID: 42013201.

SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

Development of Entrustable Professional Activities for Complex General Surgical Oncology. Kim LT, Jaiswal K, Fahy B; CGSO EPA Team (Solsky I). Ann Surg Oncol. 2026 Mar;33(3):2356-2362. doi: 10.1245/ s10434-025-18634-6. Epub 2025 Nov 5.PMID: 41193824.

Understanding Improvements in Disparities in Breast Cancer Care in Memphis, Tennessee: A Comparison of Two Time Cohorts. Cripe L , Moten AS, Hendrix A , Fleming M .Am Surg. 2026 Apr;92(4):1074-1080. doi: 10.1177/00031348251385100. Epub 2025 Oct 14.PMID: 41786329

Universal Risk Stratification in Stage I-III Cutaneous Melanoma Using 31gene Expression Profiling: A SingleCenter Study. Gehle DB , Morgan PW, Fitts EM, Hauser NL, Olson CR, Fleming AM , Freitas JP, Liu-Smith F, Nouer SS, Murphy AJ, Fleming MD.J Surg Oncol. 2026 Mar 8. doi: 10.1002/jso.70229. Online ahead of print.PMID: 41797300.

Opportunities and Challenges in Using Smartphone Sensor Data to Capture Surgeon Behavior and Well-Being: A Qualitative Analysis of Surgical Residents’ Perspectives. Tarquine JM, Robinson AM, Olson CR, Williams R, Feliz A , Haynes AB, Lenart E, Hendrix A , Solsky I .J Surg Educ. 2026 Apr 16;83(6):103945. doi: 10.1016/j. jsurg.2026.103945. Online ahead of print.PMID: 41997027.

Dietary patterns associated with weight loss among patients with colorectal cancer during the first six months postdiagnosis: A cross-sectional analysis

from the ColoCare Study. Hoobler R, Tabung FK, Lin T, Gigic B, Smith KS, Woodruff K, Crowder SL, Hardikar S, Byrd DA, Coletta AM, Sanchez A, Chaix A, Greathouse KL, Ilozumba MN, Ose J, Damerell V, Strehli I, McLaws M, Florou V, Huang LC, Shibata D, Figueiredo JC, Toriola AT, Li CI, Ulrich CM, Playdon MC.J Acad Nutr Diet. 2026 Mar 30:156351. doi: 10.1016/j. jand.2026.156351. Online ahead of print.PMID: 41921744.

The Impact of Race and Socioeconomic Status on Management of Potentially Resectable Pancreatic Cancer: Analysis From a Metropolitan Area in the Southeast United States. Patel DD, Brashier S , Fleming AM , Glazer ES, Aitken GL , Dickson PV.Am Surg. 2026 May;92(5):1498-1507. doi: 10.1177/00031348251399190. Epub 2025 Nov 14.PMID: 41237301.

Surgical Management and Outcomes in Pediatric Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Pediatric Surgical Oncology Research Collaborative Study. Srivatsa S, Aldrink JH, Haque MR, Murphy A, Gehle D, Halepota H, Newman EA, Williams K, Mattei P, Johnston WR, Hwang R, Lautz TB, Ayala SA, Piché N, Lemoine CP, Debertin J, Polites SF, Rothstein DH, Riehle KJ, Nchinda N, Malek MM, Rinehardt HN, Gestrich C, Castle SL, Lopez A, Mayes MS, Myers EK, Roach JP, Craig BT, Lal DR, Schuh J, Cromeens BP, Mannava SV, Austin MT, Mayon LK, Kastenberg ZJ, Wallace M, Alexander A, Stellon MA, Le HD, Joshi DS, Chidiac C, Rhee DS, Cameron D, Stetson A, Rich BS, Glick RD, Fialkowski EA, Fowler K, Fareh R, Brown EG, Doyle K, Abril P, Grant C, Dasgupta R, Boehmer C, Mansfield SA.Ann Surg Oncol. 2026 Mar;33(3):2712-2728. doi: 10.1245/ s10434-025-18731-6. Epub 2025 Nov 20.PMID: 41266918.

ASO Visual Abstract: Surgical Management and Outcomes in Pediatric Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Pediatric Surgical Oncology Research Collaborative Study. Srivatsa S, Aldrink JH, Haque MR, Murphy A, Gehle D, Halepota H, Newman EA, Williams K, Mattei P, Johnston WR, Hwang R, Lautz TB, Ayala SA, Piché N, Lemoine

SURGERY NEWS

CP, Debertin J, Polites SF, Rothstein DH, Riehle KJ, Nchinda N, Malek MM, Rinehardt HN, Gestrich C, Castle SL, Lopez A, Mayes MS, Myers EK, Roach JP, Craig BT, Lal DR, Schuh J, Cromeens BP, Mannava SV, Austin MT, Mayon LK, Kastenberg ZJ, Wallace M, Alexander A, Stellon MA, Le HD, Joshi DS, Chidiac C, Rhee DS, Cameron D, Stetson A, Rich BS, Glick RD, Fialkowski EA, Fowler K, Fareh R, Brown EG, Doyle K, Abril P, Grant C, Dasgupta R, Boehmer C, Mansfield SA.Ann Surg Oncol. 2026 Mar;33(3):2753-2754. doi: 10.1245/ s10434-025-18869-3.PMID: 41423574 No abstract available.

Opportunities and Challenges in Using Smartphone Sensor Data to Capture Surgeon Behavior and Well-Being: A Qualitative Analysis of Surgical Residents’ Perspectives. Tarquine JM, Robinson AM, Olson CR, Williams R, Feliz A, Haynes AB, Lenart E, Hendrix A, Solsky I.J Surg Educ. 2026 Apr 16;83(6):103945. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2026.103945. Online ahead of print.PMID: 41997027.

THORACIC SURGERY

Routine 4L Node Retrieval in the Era of Robotic Surgery for Left-sided Lung Cancer, an Analysis of Safety, Efficacy and Potential Benefits. Dinh T, Tung K, Zhao J, Jung C, Brashier S, Vo L, Ngo J, Houck K, Bomb K, Ng T. Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports. April 2026, online ahead of print.

Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation Versus Chemotherapy for Esophageal Cancer: A HistologyStratified Update Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Fleming AM , Sheridan B , Doño A, Dinh T, Meyer L, Drake JA, Hendrick L, Dickson PV, Deneve JL, Glazer ES, Fleming MD, Shibata D, Zhao J, Ng T, Yakoub D.Ann Surg Oncol. 2026 May;33(5):4301-4312. doi: 10.1245/ s10434-026-19175-2. Epub 2026 Feb 10.PMID: 41665785.

TRANSPLANTATION

Combined heart-liver transplant in an acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) setting. Dahale D, Kunte A, Sinha S, Shukla A, Kamat N, Mulakavalupil B, Rathod A, Potnis A, Gaur A, Pandit R, Mohanka R, Bunage R, Meeran T, Mulay A.Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Mar;42(3):390-396. doi: 10.1007/s12055025-02088-2. Epub 2025 Nov 19.PMID: 41676049.

Induction therapy in kidney transplant recipients: A consensus statement of Indian Society of Organ Transplantation. Kute VB, Balwani MR, Shrimali JB, Pasari A, Kher V, Patel MP, Chafekar D, Guditi S, Das P, Siddaiah GM, Godara SM, Bhargava V, Gupta A, Ramteke V, Deshpande N, Tolani P, Prasad N, Patil RK, Mohanka R, Mahajan S, Sharma S, Banerjee S, Engineer DP, Agarwal D, Kashiv P, Lahiri A, Khullar D, Srivastava A.World J Transplant. 2026 Mar 18;16(1):114367. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v16. i1.114367.PMID: 41607830.

Dynamics of genetic and somatic tradeoffs in ageing and mortality.Arends D, Ashbrook DG, Roy S, Lu L, Sloan Z, Centeno AG, Lamour KH, de Magalhães JP, Prins P, Broman KW, Sen S, Mitchell SJ, MacArthur MR, Akin ÖA, Li X, Bajwa A, Diaz V, Harrison DE, Strong R, Nelson JF, Mozhui K, Auwerx J, Williams EG, Miller RA, Williams RW.Nature. 2026 Apr 22. doi: 10.1038/s41586-026-10407-9. Online ahead of print.PMID: 42020758.

Fixed Versus Growth Mindset and the Association With Alcohol Relapse After Liver Transplantation. Laredo JA, Konakalla P, Khalil M, Helmick RA.Transplant Proc. 2026 Apr;58(3):587-592. doi: 10.1016/j. transproceed.2026.02.003. Epub 2026 Feb 26.PMID: 41760507.

Induction Therapy in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Consensus Statement of Indian Society of Organ Transplantation. Kute VB, Balwani M, Shrimali J, Pasari A, Kher V, Patel M, Chafekar D, Guditi S, Das P, S GM, Godara S, Bhargava V, Gupta A, Vasant Ramteke V, Deshpande NS, Tolani P, Khullar D,

Prasad N, Patil RK, Mohanka R, Mahajan S, Sharma S, Banerjee S, Engineer D, Agarwal D, Kashiv P, Chaudhury AR, Srivastava A.Transplantation. 2026 May 1;110(5):e942-e943. doi: 10.1097/ TP.0000000000005551. Epub 2026 Feb 9.PMID: 41656535.

TRAUMA/SURGICAL CRITICAL CARE

Effect of Propranolol on Hyperthermia Secondary to Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity in Critically Ill Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury. Walker K, Swanson JM, Byerly S, Filiberto DM, Farrar JE.Ann Pharmacother. 2026 Mar;60(3):229-237. doi: 10.1177/10600280251355632. Epub 2025 Jul 26.PMID: 41631575.

To pack or plug: American Association for the Surgery of Trauma multicenter evaluation of hemorrhage control interventions in pelvic fracture management. Harfouche MN, Sult L, Sciarretta JD, Todd SR, O’Neil CF, Meizoso JP, McNickle A, Fraser D, Croman M, Dubose JJ; Members of AAST HIPS Study Group (Easterday T).J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026 Mar 1;100(3):398-404. doi: 10.1097/ TA.0000000000004856. Epub 2026 Jan 12.PMID: 41533046.

Impact of systemic anticoagulation on traumatic cervical arterial repairs: An analysis of the PROspective Observational Vascular Injury Trial (PROOVIT) registry. Nekooei N, TangTan A, Siletz AE, Matsushima K, Inaba K, Dubose JJ, Martin MJ; AAST PROOVIT study group (Lenart E). Am J Surg. 2026 Apr;254:116850. doi: 10.1016/j. amjsurg.2026.116850. Epub 2026 Jan 27.PMID: 41621412.

Western Trauma Association critical decisions in trauma: Penetrating thoracic injury. Lorenzo M, Coimbra R, Croft CA, Hartwell JL, Schuster KS, Moore EE, Schreiber MA, Biffl WL, Livingston DH, Croce MA, Karmy-Jones R, Kuckelman JP, Namias N, McIntyre RC Jr, Keric N, Hynes AM, Tesoriero R, Privette AR, Magee GA, Schellenberg M, Kopelman TR, Kerwin AJ, Bower KL,

SURGERY NEWS

Sperry JL, Malhotra A, Fox CJ, Stein DM.J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026 Mar 1;100(3):484-492. doi: 10.1097/ TA.0000000000004853. Epub 2025 Dec 17.PMID: 41417725.

VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR

Suicidal ideation among vascular surgery trainees. Cui CL, Reilly MA, Zielke TJ, Olivere LA, Jiang Y, Pillado EB, Li RD, Eng JS, Grafmuller LE, DiLosa KL, Conway AM, Escobar GA, Shaw PM, Hu YY, Bilimoria KY, Sheahan MG 3rd, Coleman DM.J Vasc Surg. 2026 Apr;83(4):1241-1248. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2025.12.161. Epub 2025 Dec 22.PMID: 41443397.

The Society for Vascular Surgery clinical practice guideline on the management of blunt thoracic aortic injury: Focused update. DuBose J, Kundi R, Curi MA, Eagleton M, Eskandari MK, Gandhi S, Malgor RD, Mitchell EL, Murad MH, Quiroga E, Rajani RR, Sarac T, Azizzadeh A.J Vasc Surg. 2026 May;83(5):1281-1290. e8. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2026.02.013. Epub 2026 Mar 24.PMID: 41874481.

Characterizing Contemporary Management of Major Pediatric Vascular Trauma: A Multiyear, DualCenter Retrospective Analysis. Lang KJ, Williams RF, Almaazmi H, Jung CY, Koffman EE, Byerly SE, Filiberto DM, Landisch RM, Kerwin AJ, Mitchell EL.J Am Coll Surg. 2026

Apr 1;242(4):885-896. doi: 10.1097/ XCS.0000000000001756. Epub 2026 Mar 26.PMID: 41556537.

Conduit Choice in Open Repair of Iliac Artery Injuries: A Comparative Analysis of In-hospital Outcomes from the National Trauma Data Bank. Fassler MJ, Neal D, Stone DH, Mitchell EL, Kewalramani D, Narayan M, Brat G, Tignanelli C, Upchurch GR Jr, Scali ST, Loftus TJ.J Vasc Surg. 2026 Apr 10:S0741-5214(26)00857-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2026.03.624. Online ahead of print.PMID: 41967729.

SOCIETY OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

Current and past faculty and fellows attend the Division of Surgical Oncology’s annual dinner reunion at the 2026 Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) Annual meeting held March 5-7, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ. (Photo provided/D. Shibata)

HARWELL WILSON SURGICAL

SOCIETY DONATIONS LISTING

The Department of Surgery and Harwell Wilson Surgical Society (HWSS) would like to take this opportunity to recognize this past year’s generous donors. Donations to the HWSS help to provide critical resources for our surgical residents including surgical loupes, educational materials, research support and funding for HWSS Surgical Research/Graduation Day events. Thank you once again and we appreciate your continued support of our outstanding residents.

HWSS Donors Academic Year June 2025 - May 2026

Dr. Tiffany Bee

Dr. Saskya Byerly

Dr. Boris Cehajic

Dr. Cherie Colbert

Dr. Martin Croce

Dr. Olivia DeLozier

Dr. Paxton Dickson

Dr. Angel Doño

Dr. Benjamin DuBois

Dr. Norma Edwards

Dr. Corey Eymard

Dr. Alexander Feliz

Dr. Meg Ferguson

Dr. Dina Filiberto

Dr. Peter Fischer

Dr. Martin Fleming

Dr. Jason Frischer

Dr. Leonard Hines

Dr. Michael Kelly

Dr. Andrew Kerwin

Dr. Renee Levesque

Dr. George Maish

Dr. Katy Marino

Dr. Alexander Matthew

Dr. Gayle Minard

Dr. Justin Monroe

Dr. Clarisse Muenyi

Dr. Norsratollah Nezakatgoo

Dr. Chelsea Olson

Dr. Ben Pettigrew

Dr. Armando Ramirez

Dr. Kate Savoie

Dr. Patrick Shahan

Dr. David Shibata

Dr. Ian Solsky

Dr. Jessica Staszak

Dr. Timothy Weatherall

Dr. Regan Williams

Dr. Nia Zalamea

For more information, please contact:

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