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Lead the future of cancer care at Iowa.
The University of Iowa Department of Surgery is seeking a Division Director for Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery to lead a talented team while advancing clinical care, research, and education.
Apply here: jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/…
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🏆 Congratulations to the Burn Clinic team on receiving the 2026 Exceptional Team Award!
This recognition reflects their dedication to outstanding patient-centered care and compassionate communication.
More here: surgery.medicine.uiowa.edu/b…
#UIHealthCare #BurnCare
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Congratulations to @Sharpknife_Aziz and the Surgical Outcomes Group on this important publication in @JAMASurgery. This work highlights how molecular profiling, AI, and liquid biopsy are shaping the future of precision hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.
💬 Viewpoint: In #Hepatopancreatobiliary cancers, molecular profiling, #ArtificialIntelligence, and #LiquidBiopsy could refine surgical timing, perioperative treatment, and recurrence monitoring beyond anatomic staging.
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ALT A screenshot of an article header from JAMA Surgery titled \"The Future of Precision Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery\u2014Beyond Anatomy\" by Hassan Aziz, MD, and Timothy M. Pawlik, MD, PhD, MPH, MTS, MBA. Published online October 28, 2026.
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Building skills, advancing care. Our Endovascular Aortic Simulation Lab gave participants hands-on experience with a wide range of endovascular aortic technologies and interventions. #VascularSurgery #MedEd #UIowaSurgery
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What should women know about breast cancer screening? @LillianErdahlMD discusses the importance of screening and early detection in her recent @KCRG Expert of the Day interview.
Watch it here: kcrg.com/video/2026/10/19/ex…
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #UISurgery
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Thank you to visiting professor Karen Warburton, MD, for an engaging Department of Surgery Grand Rounds discussion on professionalism, engagement and well-being in medical education.
#MedEd #AcademicMedicine
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Excited to share our latest review in the @JournalofGISurg !
We explore the diagnosis and management of perforated and complicated cholecystitis
Grateful to our collaborators!
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.gassur.202…
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Congratulations to Erica Carlisle, MD, on her appointment as ACS NSQIP Pediatric Surgeon Champion. Her work will help strengthen quality improvement efforts and enhance surgical care for children.
Read more: surgery.medicine.uiowa.edu/l…
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Our Match Pledge reflects Iowa Vascular Surgery's commitment to a transparent, respectful, and applicant-centered recruitment process.
We're excited to connect with the next generation of vascular surgeons.
#VascularSurgery #IowaSurgery #MedEd
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Preventing injuries before they happen.
A nearly $1.94 million federal award will help expand falls prevention programs across Iowa, with our Level 1 Trauma Center helping bring proven injury prevention resources to more communities.
Read more: surgery.medicine.uiowa.edu/h…
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The 2027 Match cycle is underway.
We're excited to connect with applicants to the Iowa General Surgery Residency Program and look forward to meeting the next generation of Iowa surgeons.
#Match2027 #IowaSurgery #GeneralSurgery
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During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breast Surgical Oncology Fellow Dr. Micah Vivens spoke with Zeta Tau Alpha members about breast health and early detection and joined the Think Pink 5K to help raise awareness in the community. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #UIowaSurgery
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Patients with complex nerve injuries shouldn't have to search for answers alone.
Dr. Rehan Zahid is expanding specialized brachial plexus and peripheral nerve care at @uihealthcare, creating new options for patients across Iowa and the Midwest.
🔗surgery.medicine.uiowa.edu/e…
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A viral trend isn't worth a trip to the burn center. ⚠️
Microwaving NeeDoh toys can cause serious burns. Our Burn Treatment Center experts explain the risks and how parents can help prevent these injuries.
Questions about a burn injury? 1-319-356-2496
#BurnSafety #ChildSafety
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From resident physicians and medical students to research staff and faculty, great work by Dr. Julianna Szuwalski, Elizabeth Callahan, Aida Vanderpuye, @Sharpknife_Aziz , and collaborators on their recent publication.
Read the article here: 🔗 surgery.medicine.uiowa.edu/r…
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University of Iowa Surgery retweeted
Sunshine, barbecue, pickleball, fishing, and great friends... what more could you ask for? ☀️🎣🏓🍔
A wonderful day at our annual BBQ! Thanks to everyone who joined us and made it such a fun and memorable gathering. Looking forward to next year! #match2027
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Proud to see @Sharpknife_Aziz sharing his expertise as part of this @AcademicSurgery webinar on building high-impact surgical research programs with limited resources. Be sure to tune in! #AcademicSurgery #SurgicalResearch
You don't need a big institution or a large budget to build a meaningful research program.
Join the AAS Clinical and Health Services Research Committee on October 14th for a practical webinar on building high-impact surgical research with limited resources — featuring academic surgeons who have done exactly that.
📅 October 14, 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM EST
aasurg.org/webinar-building-…
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It was a pleasure to host @KerbyJD_UAB from @UABSurgery as a visiting professor.
Thank you for sharing your expertise and engaging with our faculty, residents, and fellows.
#AcademicSurgery #TraumaSurgery
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Now Hiring: Breast Surgical Oncologist
Join a high-volume breast-only practice, collaborate with nationally recognized specialists, and grow your academic career through research, education, and clinical excellence.
Apply: jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/…
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Battery safety starts with awareness. This Fire Prevention Week, the University of Iowa Health Care Burn Treatment Center is highlighting the importance of safe charging practices and burn prevention.
Learn more: surgery.medicine.uiowa.edu/u…
#FirePreventionWeek #firesafety
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