Four trainees graduate from cardiothoracic fellowship programs, two faculty recognized for their contributions to academic surgery.
Cardiothoracic surgery graduation 2026 (Links to an external site)
Category: Education
Stories about surgical education and trainees, featuring residents, fellows, faculty and training centers.
Cerebrovascular Disease – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join vascular surgery resident Dr. Ryan Wahidi for a discussion with expert vascular surgeon, Dr. Mohamed Zayed.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery graduation and James Barrett Brown Day 2026 (Links to an external site)
4 residents and 3 fellows were honored at the 2026 plastic surgery graduation.
Fellowship to faculty: Stephanie Armocida
Stephanie Armocida, MD, shares insights from her time in the acute and critical care surgery fellowship’s first all-female graduating class.
Wahidi awarded VQI-FIT scholarship
Ryan Wahidi, MD, was recognized with the prestigious Jack L. Cronenwett Scholarship to continue research.
Colon and Rectum: Part 2 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join general surgery resident Dr. Jorge Zárate Rodriguez for a discussion with expert colorectal surgeon, Dr. Steven Hunt.
Rowland receives education grant
Award from American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation will support study of pediatric surgery fellow well-being and training experiences.
Four early-career physician-scientists selected as Dean’s Scholars (Links to an external site)
Four physician-scientists have been selected as Dean’s Scholars, a program that supports outstanding early-career faculty.
Colon and Rectum: Part 1 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join general surgery resident Dr. Jorge Zárate Rodriguez for a discussion with expert minimally invasive surgeon, Dr. Steven Hunt, whose broad expertise covers the breadth of colon and rectal surgery.
Five surgeons elected into AΩA class of 2026
Five surgery faculty and trainees were inducted to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society class of 2026.
Designing the future of surgical education: Beneville and Hatcher reflect on fellowship experience
WISE fellows reflect on their experience training in simulation curriculum development.
Adrenal Gland: Part 2 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join general surgery resident Dr. Corbin Frye for a discussion with expert minimally invasive surgeon Dr. L. Michael Brunt, whose broad expertise includes adrenal maladies.
Board game simulation helps faculty practice procedural feedback
Plastic surgeon designed a faculty development simulation to strengthen real-time teaching and feedback in procedural settings.
Adrenal Gland: Part 1 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join general surgery resident Dr. Corbin Frye for a discussion with expert minimally invasive surgeon, Dr. L. Michael Brunt, whose broad expertise includes adrenal maladies.
Noda receives scholar of the year award
Christopher Noda, MD, recognized by CRTC for research on ethics and clinician well-being in pediatric oncology.
Intraoperative Considerations – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join general surgery resident Dr. Felicia Zhang for a discussion with expert trauma surgeon, Dr. Jason Snyder.
Surgical simulation specialist: Angelia DeClue
Reflecting on 15 years of service as an education service coordinator in WISE.
Skin and Soft Tissue Tumors: Part 3 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join general surgery resident Dr. Ken Newcomer for a discussion with Dr. Ryan Fields, the former chair of the Section of Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine and leading expert in comprehensive surgical cancer care.
Skin and Soft Tissue Tumors: Part 2 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join general surgery resident Dr. Ken Newcomer for a discussion with Dr. Ryan Fields, the former chair of the Section of Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine and leading expert in comprehensive surgical cancer care.
Collaborative research: Transforming surgical approaches in congenital heart disease
Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons advance surgical approaches in life-saving treatment.
SAFE accolade recipients – February/March 2026
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Skin and Soft Tissue Tumors: Part 1 – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join general surgery resident Dr. Ken Newcomer for a discussion with Dr. Ryan Fields, the former chief of the Section of Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine and leading expert in comprehensive surgical cancer care.
Soft Tissue Infection – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join general surgery resident Dr. Tiffany Brocke for a discussion with Dr. Lindsay Kranker, surgical critical care specialist and assistant professor of surgery with expertise in comprehensive trauma/emergency surgery care.
Breast Disease – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join general surgery resident Dr. Faiz Gani for a discussion with Dr. Julie Margenthaler, surgical oncologist and professor of surgery with expertise in the treatment of breast disease.
Division of Urologic Surgery | 2025 Annual Report
The 2025 Division of Urologic Surgery Annual Report showcases clinical, research, and educational milestones from the past year.
Surgery faculty, clerkship recognized with 2026 teaching awards
Kranker, clerkship recognized at Distinguished Service Teaching Awards ceremony.
Burns: Part 2 – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join general surgery resident Dr. Oluseye Oduyale for a discussion with Dr. John Kirby, director of the Burn and Wound Healing Programs at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Faculty projects selected for 2026 research corps
Support for AI-assisted research in cancer susceptibility, facial rehabilitation.
Burns: Part 1 – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join general surgery resident Dr. Oluseye Oduyale for a discussion with Dr. John Kirby, director of the Burn and Wound Healing Programs at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Rosengart named Theodore and Bertha Bryan Professor of Environmental Medicine
Matthew R. Rosengart, MD, MPH, installed as endowed professor of environmental medicine.
Pediatric Surgery – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join general surgery resident Dr. Horacio Carvajal for a discussion with Dr. Warner.
Noda wins ethics essay challenge (Links to an external site)
Resident essay recognized by surgical association.
Stomach – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join general surgery resident Dr. Shaleen Sathe for a discussion with surgeon scientist and hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgeon, Dr. Roheena Panni.
Surgical Diseases of the Liver: Part 2 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join general surgery resident Dr. Catherine Zivanov for a discussion with expert liver transplant surgeon, Dr. William Chapman.
Surgical Diseases of the Liver: Part 1 -Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join general surgery resident Dr. Catherine Zivanov for a discussion with expert liver transplant surgeon, Dr. William Chapman.
Gerull wins surgical skills competition
Will Gerull, MD, successfully defends title at WISE Top Gun 2026.
Abdominal Trauma – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Kerry Swanson for a discussion with expert critical care surgeon, Dr. Doug Schuerer.
Surprising culprit leads to chronic rejection of transplanted lungs, hearts (Links to an external site)
Blocked lymphatic drainage could play unappreciated role in organ rejection, point to possible treatments.
Wells Resident Research Day 2026
Threlkeld, Liu named winners at 25th Samuel A. Wells, Jr., Department of Surgery Resident Research Day.
Vascular Access – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Mustansir for a discussion with expert transplant and vascular access surgeon Dr. Shenoy.
Warner honored with Presidential Citation Award
The Society of University Surgeons posthumously presented Brad Warner with the Presidential Citation Award at the Academic Surgical Congress.
Martin named president of the Society of University Surgeons
Director Martin recognized for leadership and significant contributions to pediatric surgery.
Critical Care – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Visani for a discussion with expert critical care surgeon Dr. Buckman.
SAFE accolade recipients – December 2025/January 2026
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Pancreas: Part 2 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Katharine Caldwell for a discussion with expert surgical oncologist Dr. Dominic Sanford.
Miller named reviewer of the year
Recognized for his contributions to congenital cardiac surgery research by the Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
Chest Trauma – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Hannah Phelps for a discussion with expert trauma surgeon Dr. Grace Niziolek
Postoperative Care – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Katharine Caldwell for a discussion with expert acute and critical care surgeon Dr. Isaiah Turnbull.
Appendix – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join Dr. Paul Kepper for a discussion with expert colorectal surgeon Dr. William Chapman Jr.
SAFE accolade recipients – November/December
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.