Two-day event brings national experts together to discuss advances in heart valve disease, heart failure, aortic surgery and cardiogenic shock care.
WashU Medicine hosts annual cardiac surgery symposium (Links to an external site)
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Keep up-to-date with upcoming Department of Surgery events and coverage of recent happenings.
Shepherd, Kreisel present research on lymphatic injury and lung transplant rejection (Links to an external site)
WashU Medicine investigators explore how disrupted lymphatic drainage may contribute to fibrosis in transplanted lungs.
Drake installed as Michael F. Neidorff Professor
Epidemiologist recognized for work to reduce health disparities through community-engaged research.
Surgery faculty recognized at Education Day 2026
Dr. Kathryn Rowland received the Exemplary Educator Award; Dr. Hubert Swana and Dr. Zachary Wanken joined the Academy of Educators.
Public policy expert speaks at third annual Eberlein Lecture
Third annual Eberlein Lecture hosts expert cancer epidemiologist.
Eberlein installed as president of ACS
Director of Siteman Cancer Center begins term as 107th president of the American College of Surgeons.
Cardiothoracic surgery graduation 2026 (Links to an external site)
Four trainees graduate from cardiothoracic fellowship programs, two faculty recognized for their contributions to academic surgery.
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.
Five department faculty receive 2026 Dean’s Impact Awards
Surgeons recognized for exceptional clinical care, education, research and service at WashU Medicine.
Gerull wins surgical skills competition
Will Gerull, MD, successfully defends title at WISE Top Gun 2026.
Surgery faculty recognized at Education Day 2025
Three surgeons were recognized at the 2025 Academy of Educators sponsored Education Day.
2025 general surgery residency graduation
Congratulations to graduating general surgery residents.
Vascular surgery residency and fellowship graduation 2025
Congratulations to graduating trainees in the Division of Vascular Surgery.
2025 Division of Urology graduation celebrates trainees
Congratulations to the residents and fellows who graduated this spring.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery graduation and James Barrett Brown Day 2025
Celebrating our graduating class of 2025.
Eberlein Honored at Inaugural Lecture and Portrait Unveiling
Director of Siteman Cancer Center and past surgery chair recognized for contributions to cancer care.
Mackinnon Installed as Minot Packer Fryer Professor of Plastic Surgery
Susan Mackinnon, MD is recognized for her contribution to nerve surgery, pioneering revolutionary nerve transfer procedure.
Panni Wins Top Gun 2024
General surgery residents test laparoscopic skills ahead of SAGES competition.
Surgery Research Administrators Win T-Shirt Design Contest
Research Administrator Appreciation Day recognizes specialists who manage research.
Vascular Surgery Residency and Fellowship Graduation 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 vascular surgery residency and fellowship graduates!
Urologic Surgery Residency and Fellowship Graduation 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 urologic surgery residency and fellowship graduates!
General Surgery Residency Graduation, Awards, and Graham Lecture 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 general surgery residency graduates!
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency and Fellowship Graduation and Annual James Barrett Brown Day 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 plastic and reconstructive surgery residency and fellowship graduates!
Washington University Shows Support at the Annual Walk from Obesity
Washington University bariatric surgeons, patients and supporters walk to raise awareness and funds at the 2023 Walk from Obesity.
Cos and Bai Named Winners of 22nd Annual Samuel A. Wells, Jr., Resident Research Day
Resident finalists present groundbreaking research and faculty vote to select winners at 2023 Wells Research Day Competition.
Aft Installed as Inaugural Jeffrey F. Moley Professor of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery
Washington University breast cancer specialist honored in memory of renowned surgical oncologist.
Kaneko Installed as Shoenberg Chair in Cardiovascular Disease
Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD, recognized at Shoenberg Chair Installation ceremony.
SPAR Program Receives 2022 QUEST Award
The Surgical Prehabilitation and Readiness program is awarded the QUEST Award for its improvement of patient recovery by preparing them before surgery occurs.
Registration Open for 30th Annual CME Refresher Course & Update in General Surgery
The Midwest’s most comprehensive general surgery review course returns to St. Louis – Register now!
13th Annual Anderson-Newton Lectureship in Transplantation
Robert A. Montgomery, MD, PhD, Director of Langone Transplant Institute at New York University, delivers 2022 Anderson-Newton Lecture.
Researchers Seek to Improve How Patients and Care Teams Make Decisions
Center for Collaborative Care Decisions’ inaugural bootcamp attracts international audience to address shared decision making.
Fields Honored as First Kim and Tim Eberlein Distinguished Professor
Ryan Fields, MD, recognized alongside Paul and Elke Koch and Kim and Tim Eberlein, MD, at distinguished professorship installation ceremony.
Nicholas T. Kouchoukos Research Day 2022
Cardiothoracic trainees present research and visiting professor delivers lecture at annual Kouchoukos Research Day.
Program Director Bootcamp 2022 Underway
Department of Surgery faculty and staff participate in training for residency and fellowship leaders.
Caulk and Cordonnier Visiting Professorships in Urology 2022
John R. Caulk Visiting Professor Gerald Andriole, MD, and Justin J. Cordonnier Visiting Professor Mohammad Allaf, MD, visit the Division of Urology.
Urology Graduation and Awards 2022
Congratulations to graduating urology residents and fellows from the class of 2022.
General Surgery Chief Resident Graduation and Awards 2022
Congratulations to our 2022 graduates, who will go on to become leaders in surgery.
Plastic Surgery Team Participates in Women’s Health Seminar
Kelly Currie, MD, and McKenna Buchheit (Roberts), PA, participated in Christian Hospital’s women’s health seminar.
James Barrett Brown Visiting Professor and Research Day 2022
Visiting professor and research presentations honor legacy of plastic surgery chair.
General Surgery Education Conference: Grand Rounds and Residency Awards
Eberlein delivers a reflection on the future of surgery and residents present annual awards.
Awad Named Clinical Teacher of the Year 2022
Graduating medical students recognize Michael Awad, MD, PhD, for his commitment to education.
Olumba and Newcomer Named Winners of the 21st Annual Samuel A. Wells, Jr., Resident Research Day Competition
Four finalists presented research at 2022 Samuel A. Wells, Jr., Research Day Competition and two winners were selected by faculty vote
Residents, Faculty and Staff Attend Surgical Education Week 2022
Members of the Department of Surgery had a successful showing at Surgical Education Week (SEW) 2022. Alongside several research presentations, residents and staff were honored with awards and grants from surgical education organizations.
Eberlein Delivers ASCRS Humanities in Surgery Lecture
Timothy Eberlein, MD, shares how the Department of Surgery has led in reducing health care disparities and improving health equity.
Cardiothoracic Faculty and Trainees Attend American Association for Thoracic Surgery’s 102nd Annual Meeting
Several Washington University cardiothoracic surgery faculty members and trainees trekked to Boston to attend the American Association for Thoracic Surgery’s 102nd Annual Meeting.
Urology Faculty, Trainees Present Research at the 2022 American Urological Association Annual Meeting
Washington University urologic surgery faculty members and trainees travelled to New Orleans, LA, to attend the 2022 American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting.
Asbun Delivers 19th Annual Bricker Lecture
Washington University welcomes Horacio Asbun, MD, for the 19th Annual Eugene M. Bricker Visiting Lecture in Surgery.
Department of Surgery Educators Recognized by Medical Student Awards
At the 2020-2021 Distinguished Service Teaching Awards, three members of the department were recognized for their contributions to medical student education.
WashU CT hosts Inaugural STL Shock Symposium
The St. Louis Shock Symposium aims to help attendees understand of the optimal treatments of cardiogenic shock and severe acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Surgeons Participate in Pedal the Cause 2021
Department of Surgery faculty and residents raise money for cancer research by participating in the 2021 Pedal the Cause event.