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UC San Diego Department of Surgery
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The @ucsandiego Department of Surgery
delivers expert patient care, physician training & groundbreaking research. #ucsdsurgery
“Even though we may scatter across the country after graduation, we always have a network to rely on.” — Sasha Douglas, M.D., on the long-lasting connections between #UCSDSurgery general surgery residents. #AlumniSpotlight @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social

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January 8, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Meet Laura Haines, M.D., chief of the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns and Acute Care Surgery! When she isn’t in the operating room, she enjoys exercising, cooking, and spending time with her family and dog, Diesal. #HumansofSurgery

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January 7, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Welcome, Jared Forrester, M.D., to the Divisions of Surgical Oncology and Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery! Forrester comes to #UCSDSurgery after working as a hepatobiliary and pancreas surgeon. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, hiking and skiing🎉
January 6, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Happy New Year!🌟We want to thank all of the members of the Department of Surgery for an amazing year. We could not have done it without you guys! 💙

See you in 2026 😉

#UCSDSurgery #HappyNewYear2026
December 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Happy holidays from the Department of Surgery! We wish you a wonderful holiday filled with much festivity and cheer #UCSDSurgery #HappyHolidays #HolidaySeason @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social @ucsdhealth.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Our December newsletter is here! ❄️ Read about Sean Perez, M.D., and his path to research, our Q&A with Bryan Clary, M.D., new faculty and more! Plus, some festive holiday celebrations in our department. Happy Holidays! ☃️ #UCSDSurgery #MedEd @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Our social media managers our out for the holidays, so we are taking over 🕺 How did we do? @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Meet Aleah Brubaker, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor in the Division of Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery. When she isn’t at work, you can find her with her husband and daughter — going to the beach, the pool and on hikes. #HumansofSurgery

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December 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“Training at UC San Diego gave me the skill set, judgment and resilience I rely on every day, and it’s an honor to now serve in the department that trained me.” — Jarrett Santorelli, M.D., on the clinical experience he received at #UCSDSurgery. #AlumniSpotlight

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December 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Our Department of Surgery Wrapped is here 🥼🎵 #UCSDSurgery #SpotifyWrapped
December 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
“I was drawn to colorectal surgery because it allows me to help patients facing complex, life-altering conditions like Crohn’s and Colitis regain comfort and control in their daily lives.” — Lisa Parry, M.D., on treating Crohn’s and Colitis #CrohnsAndColitisAwarenessWeek @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
#UCSDSurgery is committed to training the next generation of surgeons. This #GivingTuesday, support the future of surgery by donating to our Department of Surgery Excellence Fund. #MedEd @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social

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December 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Our November newsletter is here! 🗞️ Read about our new division chiefs, clinic openings, faculty awards and recognitions, fundraising for cancer research and more! Plus, a Q&A with Kyle Thompson, M.D., and Thanksgiving celebrations 🍁 @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social

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November 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
#UCSDSurgery is excited to welcome Gary Lyasch to the Division of Plastic Surgery 🎉 Gary will serve as the executive assistant for Division Chief Amanda Gosman, M.D.! Outside of work, he enjoys riding his bike, walking by the ocean, and spending time with his family. Welcome!
November 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Happy #Thanksgiving! This year, we asked #UCSDSurgery what they are thankful for. From family and friends to mentors and co-workers — there is much to be grateful for this holiday season! 🥧 #GivingThanks @ucsdhealth.bsky.social @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
In honor of World Pancreatic Cancer Day, we spoke to Hervé Tiriac, Ph.D., who is researching novel pancreatic cancer treatment options in collaboration with Andrew Lowy, M.D., chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology. #UCSDSurgery #WPCD @htiriac.bsky.social @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
“The faculty at UC San Diego equipped me with the clinical reasoning and research skills necessary for an independent career as a surgeon-scientist.” — Thinzar Lwin, M.D., M.S., on how #UCSDSurgery prepared her for a career in research @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social

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November 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Today, #UCSDSurgery Chair Bryan Clary, M.D., M.B.A., and Jason Sicklick, M.D., joined forces with Debra Melikian to get in their steps for the 6th Annual #Miles4Merak virtual movement challenge!

Join by Dec. 4, 2025 to help move #GIST cancer research forward!

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November 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
#UCSDSurgery welcomes Jeff Reeves, M.D., to the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery! Reeves, who just completed his minimally invasive surgery fellowship at UC San Diego, enjoys being outside, watching the sunsets, and spending time with his wife, dog and friends. Welcome!
November 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Thank you to our veterans in the Department of Surgery at UC San Diego and around the world who have served our country. 🇺🇸

#UCSDSurgery #VeteransDay #Veterans #thankaveteran
November 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
In honor of #NPWeek, Karrie Driscoll, a #NursePractitioner in the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, spoke about her work at the @ucsdhealth.bsky.social UTC Digestive Diseases Clinic.

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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Last month, experts, patients and donor families gathered to discuss the future of organ donation and transplantation at the 2025 REIMAGINE Symposium. Read about their bold ideas, innovation, compassion and collaboration here! #UCSDSurgery #REIMAGINE2025

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November 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
#UCSDSurgery is excited to welcome Shalynn "Shay" Castro as the executive assistant to the chair of surgery! Castro formerly worked in the Division of Surgical Oncology. Outside of work, she enjoys yoga, traveling, art, good food and music. Welcome! 🎉
November 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
“As residents, we worked hard and received a great education, but the relationships I formed with my co-residents will be what I remember and value the most.” — Sarah Stringfield, M.D., on the memories she made at #UCSDSurgery @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social

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November 4, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Miles4Merak is a 30-day virtual movement challenge in memory of Merak Melikian Hatounian. From Nov. 2 to Dec. 4, 2025, raise funds for gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) research by moving for Merak. Every step supports life-changing research.

#miles4merak #move4merak
November 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM