The Department of Surgery faculty members strive to share their research with the public. Faculty members speak with news organizations and contribute content to help educate the public about cancer and chronic disease prevention.
Department News
Recent news announcements from the Department of Surgery including faculty research and accomplishments, as well as community education information.
Campus Catch-Up
The Washington University campus community is making headlines every day. Members of the School of Medicine are regularly featured in local, national and international news stories. Department of Surgery faculty, staff and medical students are leaders in their specialties, and share their expertise when called upon. Campus Catch-Up collects some of these stories and celebrates members of the community who are receiving recognition.
Medicaid Expansion to Benefit Hardworking Missourians
Tim Eberlein, MD, Chair of the Department of Surgery, spoke to St. Louis Public Radio about how Medicaid Expansion could help hardworking Missourians with cancer and chronic illness prevention and treatment before the Missouri state primary election.
Meet the Residents: Leah Conant, MD, and Momodou Jammeh, MD
Get to know the residents in the Department of Surgery’s residency programs, and why they chose Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for their surgical training.
Ask the Residents: Why Did You Choose Washington University?
Get to know the residents in the Department of Surgery’s residency programs, and why they chose Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for their surgical training.
Men’s Health Questions Answered: What if Erectile Dysfunction Medication Stops Working?
Dane Johnson, MD, Assistant Professor of Urologic Surgery, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about what to do if a man’s erectile dysfunction medication stops working.
Meet the Residents: Erin Andrade, MD, MPH, and Affan Zafar, MD
Get to know the residents in the Department of Surgery’s residency programs, and why they chose Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for their surgical training.
Campus Catch-Up
The Washington University campus community is making headlines every day. Members of the School of Medicine are regularly featured in local, national and international news stories. Department of Surgery faculty, staff and medical students are leaders in their specialties, and share their expertise when called upon. Campus Catch-Up collects some of these stories and celebrates members of the community who are receiving recognition.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency Q&A Sessions
Interested in learning about the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency Program at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis? Have questions for faculty or current residents? Learn more and sign up for an informational session.
Meet the Residents: Laura Lee, MD, and Andrew Linkugel, MD
Get to know the residents in the Department of Surgery’s residency programs, and why they chose Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for their surgical training.
WISE Reopening
The WISE Center reopens for surgical skills labs July 27. Learn more about WISE’s offerings and the measures being taken to provide trainees the best in robotic, laparoscopic and open surgery skills training.









