News & Events

Congratulations to Dr. Lucia Calthorpe on receiving the prestigious American College of Surgeons Resident Research Scholarship for 2025-2027!

Breast Cancer Surgeon, Dr. Jasmine Wong was selected as a recipient of the 2024 PISCES Teaching Award! Known for her dedication to shaping the next generation of physicians, Dr. Wong is celebrated for her ability to inspire students through her compassionate approach to patient care and her commitment to teaching...

As of Wednesday, October 30th, the Skills Lab has officially opened its doors at the new Embarcadero location! The cutting-edge simulation and skills center is designed to enhance surgical training. With 5,730 square feet of dedicated space for multiple simultaneous sessions, the Da Vinci robot, a laparoscopic...

Congratulations to Robert Hye Award winner Riley Brian, MD, MAEd, and his coauthors Elizabeth Lancaster, MD, MAS, Jade Hiramoto, MD, for their Western Vascular Society 2024 Presentation: Sustained Impact of a “Just in Time” Educational Intervention for Opioid Overprescribing in Dialysis Access Surgery.

Congrats to Sabreea Parnell, MD, for being accepted into the incoming 2025-2027 cohort! Related: National Clinician Scholars Program (NCSP) at UCSF

We are thrilled to welcome our new class of incoming residents to the UCSF Department of Surgery! This diverse, accomplished group includes a total of 29 surgical interns, two returning preliminary general surgery PGY-2 residents, and one new categorical general surgery PGY-4 resident. All new residents officially...

We are pleased to announce that Johannes Kratz, MD has been selected as UCSF’s first Medical Director of Robotic Surgery. Johannes has served as co-Director of the UCSF Health Robotic Executive committee from 2018-2022 and in 2022 became sole director of the same. Under his careful stewardship, robotic surgeries...

On National Women Physicians Day, the Muriel Steele Society and the UCSF Department of Surgery honor the amazing team of women surgeons, scientists, learners, and staff that have made so many important contributions to improving the lives of our patients. About the Muriel Steele Society at UCSF The Muriel Steele...

Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion UCSF and the Department and Surgery are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Chancellor...

The UCSF Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency Program is pleased to welcome our new Vascular Surgery Integrated Resident, Sowmya Mangipudi, MD! We are honored to partner with an accomplished new resident as she begins her journey to becoming a remarkable surgeon and leader.We are excited to welcome Sowmya to the...

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...

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...

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...

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...