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Tom C. Nguyen, M.D., performs the first beating heart mitral valve repair on the West Coast
UCSF Division of Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery
March 21, 2022
The first beating heart mitral valve repair on the West Coast was performed by Tom C. Nguyen , MD, chief of UC San Francisco’s Division of Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery, and his surgical team in September 2021. The HARPOON™ Beating Heart Mitral Valve Repair System was used for the procedure as part of the RESTORE...
Tobias Deuse, M.D. and Sonja Schrepfer, M.D., Ph.D., awarded the UH3 Supplement Grant
UCSF Division of Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery
March 07, 2022
Tobias Deuse, M.D. and Sonja Schrepfer, M.D., Ph.D., were awarded the UH3 Supplement Grant worth $260,009 to continue their work on how spaceflight changes the immune system and stem cell niche. To better understand the relevance of the astronauts’ experience to human health — both on the ground and beyond — NIH’s...
UCSF News
December 21, 2021
Full story: https://medconnection.ucsfhealth.org/news/ucsf-s-julie-ann-sosa-md-named-president-elect-of-the-american-thyroid-association Julie Ann Sosa, MD, MA, FACS, endocrine surgeon and chair of the Department of Surgery at UC San Francisco, has been named president-elect of the American Thyroid Association...
Melissa H. Coleman, M.D., the Recipient of the John A. Watson Faculty Scholar Grant
July 01, 2021
Melissa H. Coleman, MD, was the one of the eight recipients of the John A. Watson Faculty Scholar, the Dean’s Diversity Fund. This diversity grant is named after John A. Watson, PhD, a pioneer for diversity, an inspiring mentor, and a tenacious scientist. During his tenure as dean of admissions in the 1970s, he...
UCSF Presented 14 Research Presentations at the Annual Association For Surgical Education (ASE) 2021 Meeting
UCSF Department of Surgery
May 06, 2021
The annual Association For Surgical Education (ASE) meeting took place from April 29th – May 1 st. 2021, and throughout the three days, several research presentations were presented. 14 of those presentations were given by our team members, and we couldn't have been prouder. Below are the topics of the...
Adnan Alseidi, M.D., Ed.M was formally inducted as the next President of The Association for Surgical Education
UCSF Department of Surgery
May 03, 2021
We are thrilled to announce that on April 30th, 2021, Adnan Alseidi, M.D., Ed.M was formally inducted as the next President of The Association for Surgical Education during the ASE annual meeting. ASE is the global leader for surgical education across the continuum of education from medical students, residents...
Amar Nijagal, MD has been selected for the AASLD CTORA Award
UCSF Department of Surgery
April 28, 2021
We are pleased to announce that Amar Nijagal, MD has been selected for the AASLD CTORA Award (American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Foundation) for his proposal & work focused on hepatoblastoma. The award provides Dr. Nijagal with $200K of funding for 2 years and is intended to fund his research...
Winners Announced for Presentations at 34th Annual J. Engelbert Dunphy Resident Research Symposium
UCSF General Surgery Residency Program
April 19, 2021
The UCSF Department of Surgery held the 34th Annual J. Engelbert Dunphy Resident Research Symposium on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. The program honors the life and accomplishments of J. Engelbert Dunphy, M.D., a legendary surgeon and former chair of the UCSF Department of Surgery, by showcasing the scholarly work of...
34th Annual J. Engelbert Dunphy Resident Research Symposium to be Held Wednesday, April 14, 2021
UCSF General Surgery Residency Program
April 12, 2021
The UCSF Department of Surgery is pleased to host the 34th annual J. Engelbert Dunphy Resident Research Symposium, to be held virtually on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, beginning at 7:00am PDT. The program will showcase the research of residents, fellows, and medical students in the Department of Surgery, and honors...
UCSF Department of Surgery Invites Fourth Year Medical Students to Attend Virtual Journal Clubs
UCSF Department of Surgery
April 08, 2021
The UCSF Department of Surgery has extended journal clubs to the virtual world. All fourth-year medical students are welcome to participate. The goal is to offer medical students applying for sub-internship programs a glimpse of the Department of Surgery’s innovative academic profile, despite limited travel during...
Department of Surgery Welcomes New General Surgery Preliminary Residents on Match Day 2021
UCSF Department of Surgery
March 20, 2021
The Department of Surgery warmly welcomes our new General Surgery Preliminary residents. We congratulate these new members of our program and look forward working with them as they launch their surgical careers. UCSF Department Of SurgeryPGY-1 General Surgery Preliminary Residents (2021-22) Mishaal AliUniversity...
Department of Surgery Welcomes New Class of Plastic Surgery Residents on Match Day 2021
UCSF Division of Plastic Surgery
March 19, 2021
The UCSF Plastic Surgery Residency Program is pleased to announce three new categorical residents, the newest members of our UCSF Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery family. The class of 2028 is a diverse, talented group, ready to begin their journey to becoming innovative surgeons and leaders. We congratulate our...
Department of Surgery Welcomes New Vascular Surgery Resident on Match Day 2021
UCSF Department of Surgery
March 19, 2021
The UCSF Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency Program welcomes our new categorical resident comprising the class of 2026. We are honored to partner with an accomplished resident as she begins her journey to becoming an outstanding surgeon and leader in surgery. We congratulate our new intern and look forward to...
Department of Surgery Welcomes New Class of General Surgery Residents on Match Day 2021
UCSF Department of Surgery
March 19, 2021
The Department of Surgery is pleased to introduce the General Surgery Resident Class of 2028! We congratulate our eight new categorical residents and are thrilled for them to join the UCSF Surgery family in June. It is an honor to have the opportunity to partner with these future leaders in surgery as they begin...
Mignote Yilma, M.D. to Join National Clinician Scholars Program at UCSF
UCSF General Surgery Residency Program
December 16, 2020
Mignote Yilma, M.D., a general surgery resident, was accepted into the National Clinician Scholars Program (NCSP) at UCSF, starting in the 2021-22 academic year. The NCSP is a prestigious two-year post-doctoral fellowship that trains scholars in community-partnered research, implementation and dissemination...
The Surgeon's Cut Premiers on Netflix
December 09, 2020
UCSF Transplant Surgery’s Dr. Nancy Ascher, is profiled in a four part documentary series produced by BBC Studios' The Science Unit will premiere globally December 9 2020 on Netflix. The Surgeon's Cut profiles four ground-breaking surgeons from around the world, each with a visionary approach to their craft. “They...