Residents Benjamin Borg, MD, and Dima Malkawi, MD, were named 2026 scholars in the Stimulating Access to Research in Residency Program by the Program to Advance Physician Scientists and Translational Research. Congratulations!

We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Logan McKenna, who completed a general surgery residency with us in 2019. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the patients he cared for. For those looking to share their condolences, please see here: https://bit.ly/4eoNVQ0

John Mitchell, MD, has been elected as the International Director on the Board of Directors of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the largest thoracic surgery society in the world. This role will help shape the global future of the specialty. Congratulations Dr. Mitchell!

The University of Colorado Anschutz was recently ranked as a Best Global University by US News & World Report! The award indicates excellence in research and a stellar academic reputation. We were also recognized specifically for our Department of Surgery, ranking #36 globally. 🎉

Congratulations once again to all the award recipients at the annual CU Anschutz Department of Surgery Resident and Fellow Graduation! #CUGrads2026 #ImproveEveryLife

What a wonderful night celebrating our CU Anschutz Department of Surgery Residents and Fellows Graduation! We’re so proud of the hard work, commitment, and achievements of our graduates. Join us in congratulating our newest alumni - and check out highlights from the evening! https://bit.ly/4exCc1Y

🎓 It’s almost time to honor our amazing CU Anschutz Department of Surgery Residents & Fellows and all they've accomplished on their journey! #CUSurgery #CUGrads2026

We've had an incredible year of Grand Rounds and Research Seminars featuring a slate of truly wonderful speakers. Thank you for attending these presentations, and we'll see you in the fall for more! To check out recordings of our Grand Rounds, visit our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/4v1zNDo

This Friday is graduation day! 🎓 We hope you can join us in celebrating our remarkable #CUSurgery graduates as they step into the next chapter of their careers. #CUGrads2026

Tom Vogler, MD, PhD, a general surgery research resident, received a Shock Society Travel Award to attend the 49th Annual Conference on Shock and the 11th Congress of the International Federation of Shock Societies. Vogler was also honored at the conference Awards Banquet!

Assistant professor of vascular surgery Margaret Smith, MD, is leading a new clinic dedicated to treating abdominal aortic aneurysms in women, hoping to improve standards of care and data collection for the underserved population in the treatment of the condition. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4uL4Kvw

More than 25 members of our Cardiothoracic Surgery and CTICU team tackled the Colfax Half-Marathon together. From nurses and APPs to fellows and providers, this group brought the same teamwork they show every day in the ICU to the streets of Denver.

Robert A. Meguid, MD, MPH, FACS, recently presented Hearts, Lungs and High Stakes at the Colorado AHEC Mini Med School, engaging community learners in an interactive and well-received session. We’re proud to support educational outreach that connects our work to the broader community.

Teressa Borg, MD, and Denise Garofalo, MD, attended the 2026 Southwestern Surgical Congress meeting thanks to a scholarship established by an alumnus and matched by the Department of Surgery. Read more here: https://bit.ly/42QwWRy

Congratulations to Francesca Stepanov on receiving the 2026 AΩA Kuckein Research Fellowship! Her research explores how preoperative physical activity and advanced biologic profiling can help us better understand and improve cognitive outcomes after cardiac surgery.

A big congratulations to all our CU Anschutz School of Medicine graduates! The Hooding and Oath Ceremony yesterday honors your years of hard work, commitment, and achievement. Here’s to shaping the future of medicine - we can't wait to see what you do next! 🎓 #ImproveEveryLife #ClassOf2026

Please join us in welcoming Michela Carter, MD, as our 2027-29 Pediatric Surgery Fellow! We are excited for her to join the CU Anschutz family 🌟

Our Comprehensive Aortic Program took part in Denver’s Walk for Victory in support of the Marfan Foundation! We are endlessly inspired by how our teams come together to support patients and families impacted by aortic diseases like Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndromes.

Our final Grand Rounds of the year is on Monday, featuring Kendra Conzen, MD, and Joanna Etra, MD! We are wrapping up a series of incredible presentations, and look forward to seeing you next week. Find more information and the Zoom link here: https://adobe.ly/4dv6rGb

We are so excited to announce our 2027-2030 Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellows, Jake Cotton, MD, and Ryan Jacobs, MD! 🥼🌟

Our 13th Annual Research Symposium this morning was a huge success! Thank you to all our trainees who presented their thoughtful, innovative research, and to visiting professor Carla M. Pugh, MD, PhD, FACS. #ImproveEveryLife

Congratulations to Leah Sukri, MD, from the University of Maryland Medical Center, who matched to our Vascular Surgery Fellowship! She will be a part of our program from August 2027 - July 2029. Welcome 🥼 👏

After looking at data from nearly 50,000 patients, associate professor Juan-Pablo Idrovo, MD, suggests that giving whole-blood transfusions to adult trauma patients may have better outcomes than using component therapy. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4tSVi9b

We are thrilled to welcome our Advanced Practice Provider Surgery Fellows for Spring 2026-2027! Learn more about the APPs joining our team - three on the surgical track and two on the surgical critical care track. #ImproveEveryLife

Congratulations to Jessica Rove, MD, associate professor and director of robotic cardiac surgery, who received a 2026 Distinguished Clinician Award! Dr. Rove was nominated by head of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Joseph Cleveland, Jr., MD. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4um2J8r

Check out our upcoming May events, including Grand Rounds and our Research Seminar Series! Please note that the May 11th Grand Rounds will take place in the Hensel Phelps Auditorium in Research 1 North. We hope to see you there.

The Second Annual International Rocky Mountain Pancreatic Cancer Symposium created a space for showcasing the latest research and an opportunity to further collaboration in the fight against pancreatic cancer, both here in Colorado and across the globe! @cudeptsurg.bsky.social

Kicking off the Second Annual International Rocky Mountain Pancreatic Cancer Symposium with inspiring minds and impactful conversations. Here’s to advancing research and collaboration!

Chronic abdominal and pelvic pain have historically been difficult to treat, but new research and technologies are beginning to make a difference. Anna Malykhina, PhD, sat down to discuss the possibilities of artificial intelligence in treating these issues. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4tbHd5r

We are looking forward to our 13th Annual Research Symposium in just two weeks! The day will begin with Grand Rounds from Carla M. Pugh, MD, PhD, FACS, followed by research presentations from our residents and fellows. Can't wait to see you there.

This morning, James Markmann, MD, PhD, presented the 44th Annual Henry Swan Visiting Professorship in Surgery at Grand Rounds. His excellent talk focused on modernization and innovation in transplantation. #ImproveEveryLife

Assistant professor of pediatric surgery Kristine Corkum, MD, has taken on a new role as co-director of pediatrics at the Fertility Preservation and Reproductive Late Effects Program. Their mission centers on collaboration and accessibility in pediatric oncofertility care. https://bit.ly/4ut6b1p

James F. Markmann, MD, PhD, will be presenting Grand Rounds on Monday, the 44th Annual Henry Swan Visiting Professorship in Surgery! Find more information and the Zoom link here: https://adobe.ly/3QqbG21

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We are grateful every day for our hardworking and brilliant administrative team. #ImproveEveryLife

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery hosted the 20th Annual Marvin Pomerantz Welcome Reception and Dinner on Sunday evening in honor of Shanda Blackmon, MD, MPH, Cardiothoracic Surgery Visiting Professor.

On Monday, Shanda H. Blackmon, MD, MPH, will join us for the 20th Annual Marvin Pomerantz Lectureship in Cardiothoracic Surgery! We hope you can join us. Find more information and the Zoom link here: https://adobe.ly/4dTZFf1

Cameron Gibson, MD, assistant professor of GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery, was recently featured on 9News discussing the physical and neurological effects of injuries caused by lightning strikes. Watch here: https://bit.ly/4cNW2pH

New methods of preserving organs after circulatory death are expanding the donor pool for lung transplants. Michael Cain, MD, led a study evaluating lung transplant data, looking at 3-year survival rates for lungs donated after circulatory versus brain death. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4td4UuN

Fourth-year resident Nicole Mott, MD, returns to CU Anschutz this summer, putting to use the knowledge she gained through the National Clinician Scholars Program. Her focus centers on health services research and investigating issues around cost, value, and quality. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Q4i3rD

Today's Research Seminar featured fascinating talks from Rebecca McCullough, PhD, discussing the inflammatory impact of alcohol on hepatic immunity, and Chris Derderian, MD, who delved into epigenetic regulators of failed placentation in fetal growth restriction.

We hope you can join us on Monday, April 13th for our next Grand Rounds, featuring presentations from Ty Higuchi, MD, PhD, and Thomas J. Pshak, MD! Find more information and the Zoom link here: https://adobe.ly/4vmTVk5

Congratulations to general surgery research resident Jakob Durden, MD, who recently won the GME Excellence in Quality and Safety Award! 🌟

The Division of Transplant Surgery recently performed its 10,000th procedure! 🎉 Our talented team of surgeons has transplanted kidneys, livers, lungs, and hearts, saving and prolonging many lives. Trevor Nydam, MD, head of the transplant division, discusses the milestone here: https://bit.ly/4tpSOym

Rebecca McCullough, PhD, and Chris Derderian, MD, will be presenting at our Research Seminar on Friday! Find more information here: https://adobe.ly/3OmhlFC

Our Thoracic Surgery team had an incredible time at the 2026 General Thoracic Surgical Club (GTSC) meeting in Hawai‘i! Highlights included resident poster presentations and moderated sessions by several faculty members. We are so proud of our team’s national leadership! #ImproveEveryLife

Save the date for the 1st Annual CU Anschutz Global Health Forum next month! The day will begin with Surgery Grand Rounds from visiting professor John Tarpley, MD, FWACS, FACE, followed by presentations, poster displays, and networking. Find more information & register here: https://adobe.ly/41aW9Fy

Our robotic cardiac team in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery recently achieved a major milestone: performing its first robotic aortic valve replacement surgery. The team, led by Jessica Rove, MD, is the first to perform this surgery in the mountain west. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4vbWFAT

On Monday, Paul Montero, MD, FACS, and John Wiersch, MD, will be be presenting Grand Rounds in the Bruce Schroffel Auditorium. We hope you can join us! Find more information and the Zoom link here: https://adobe.ly/4sVhBdy

On National Doctors' Day, we proudly honor the outstanding surgeons who set our department apart. Your expertise and dedication drive our mission forward and exemplify CU Anschutz excellence every single day. #ImproveEveryLife

Ahmad Hider, MD, MPhil, second-year general surgery resident, has received an incredible honor as a 40 Under 40 Leader in Minority Health, chosen by the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF). Congratulations Dr. Hider! 🌟 Read more here: https://bit.ly/410BqUJ