Big news from the VQI@VAM meeting: Our Division of
Vascular Surgery received two national awards—

🏆 The Commitment to Vascular Quality Improvement Award
🌟 The inaugural Dr. Larry Kraiss Quality Award—a tribute to his legacy of excellence.

#VQI2025 #UofUSurgery

Tanner Harper, an Idaho farmer, suffered a severe hand injury while working. Thanks to Laura Wong, MD, PhD, and Brian Foster, MD, at U of U Health, he now has stable coverage of his hand.

Read more: healthcare.utah.edu/patient-stor... #UofUHealth #UofUSurgery

Kicking off the morning with our guest speaker and visiting professor, Luke Funk, MD, MPH, FACS, at our 2025 Annual Fellow, Resident, and Medical Student Research Retreat.

#research #medicalresearch #uofusurgery

Congratulations to one of our Urology residents, Devon Langston for receiving Best Poster in the Pediatrics II Section at the recent AUA Meeting in Las Vegas. A well-deserved recognition for his impactful work in pediatric urology.

#Urology #UofUSurgery #AUA2025

Big shoutout to our Division of Urology at #AUA2025 with 24 engagements! 🙌 17 faculty & trainees featured in talks, panels, and posters on academic urology, global health, and innovation.
medicine.utah.edu/surgery/urol...

#AcademicMedicine #GlobalUrology #UofUHealth

🎉 U Giving Day is here! 🎉
Join us in celebrating 175 years by supporting U of U Health's
initiatives that change lives—locally and globally. ❤️ #UGivingDay #U175 #UofUHealth

Give now ➡️ bit.ly/4ljRV71

Today we celebrate our surgical team for #NationalDoctorsDay! From January 2024 to February 2025, our department has seen 27,418 surgical cases—a true reflection of their dedication and expertise. Thank you for shaping the future of surgery. #DoctorsDay #UofUDepartmentofSurgery

Today, we celebrate the accomplishments of all women, especially those in the Department of Surgery. Your innovation, passion, and tireless commitment shape the future of medicine for all. Happy National Women's Day! #NationalWomensDay #UofUSurgery #UofU #SurgicalExcellence

Congratulations to Kirstyn E. Brownson, MD, Surgical Breast Oncologist at @huntsmancancer.bsky.social, for receiving the 2025 Early Career Teaching Award at the University of Utah! 🎉 #UofU #UofUSurgery #HuntsmanCancerInstitute #EarlyCareerTeachingAward

USTARS 2025 Applications are now open! A 6-week summer program in surgery & anesthesiology. #USTARS #UofUEducation
• May 18 - July 3, 2025
• Free housing + TRAX pass
• $3,000 stipend
• Mentorship & social activities
• Deadline: March 7, 2025
Apply now: medicine.utah.edu/surgery/educ...

Congratulations to Jessica McMullin, MD, MS, on receiving the 2025-2026 AAS Joel J. Roslyn Faculty Research Award for her work on "The Cost Effectiveness of Screening Incidentalomas and Implementing Interventions to Improve Care." #AASResearchAward #UniversityOfUtah