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This study explored a hands-on educational workshop combining anatomy review, ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia training & simulation-based learning to improve emergency medicine residents’ knowledge & confidence in performing nerve block procedures.
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We’re proud to highlight Michael Siah, M.D., vascular surgeon & Director of Limb Salvage, who recently presented at #NCVH2026, a leading multidisciplinary cardiovascular conference.
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Creativity was in full glow at our latest resident wellness event! ✨
Residents participated in a Turkish mosaic lamp workshop, crafting vibrant, one-of-a-kind designs.
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New publication examining the role health care providers play in advancing equity in medicine.
This important work emphasizes how education, awareness, and action can help strengthen trust and equity across health care.
🔎 Read more
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Throwback to last year's Chief Resident Graduation Ceremony! As we look ahead to celebrating our 2026 chief residents later this month, we're reflecting on the accomplishments, camaraderie & traditions that make this milestone so meaningful. Congratulations to our graduates!
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Join us in congratulating Parsia Vagefi, M.D., on his appointment as Interim Chair of the Department of Surgery! As the department builds on a strong foundation & continues its trajectory as a national leader in surgery, we look forward to Dr. Vagefi’s leadership in this role.🥳
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Please join us in welcoming Parsia Vagefi, M.D., as Interim Chair of the Department of Surgery. Dr. Vagefi is committed to advancing our missions of clinical care, research & education while continuing the spirit of collaboration & innovation that defines our department.
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May 29
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Sneha Bhat on her appointment as Clerkship Director for the Department of Surgery! 👏 We are excited to see Dr. Bhat’s passion for education & mentorship continue to shape the future of surgical training at UT Southwestern. ✨ #UTSWSurgery
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May 28
At this year’s Capra Interdisciplinary Healthcare Symposium, Ganesh Sankaranarayanan, Ph.D., and Sofia Garces Palacios, M.D., highlighted how VR technology is reshaping surgical education, improving skill development, and enhancing patient care.
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May 28
We recently gathered to thank Dr. Zeh for his years of service, innovation & support while leading the Department of Surgery. From advancing research & education to strengthening patient care & mentorship, his contributions have left a lasting mark on our institution.#UTSWSurgery
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May 27
Throwing it back to our incredible 2026 Surgery Research Forum! From surgical education & cancer biology to regenerative medicine, clinical outcomes, & health equity, the event highlighted the innovation, collaboration, & impactful research taking place across our institution.
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May 27
Patients caught inside a burning building can inhale cyanide gas, yet clear guidance for treating them with hydroxocobalamin has been limited.
Learn more about the study and its implications for burn and emergency care in the full publication below.
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May 27
Congratulations to our Artificial Intelligence and Medical Simulation Lab for an outstanding showing at the Association for Surgical Education Annual Meeting in Atlanta! 💙 Special recognition to Dr. Sofia Garces-Palacios and medical student Kaustubh Gopal!
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May 26
As graduation approaches, we celebrate our Chief Surgery Residents and all they have accomplished throughout their training. 🎓
Congratulations, Chiefs! Your future is bright, and we are cheering you on every step of the way! 💙
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May 26
We’re proud to highlight Ankeeta Mehta, M.D., who recently shared her inspiring perspective at UT Southwestern’s annual “She Talks” forum celebrating Women’s History Month.
🔎 Read more about the inspiring stories shared by UT Southwestern leaders:
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May 21
This week we celebrated an important milestone for our Year 3 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residents as they graduate from medical school and prepare to begin their general surgery year this July. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
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May 21
At the 2026 President’s Lecture Series, Dr. Farr shared how innovation, research, and compassion are transforming outcomes for patients. 💙
Read more about her groundbreaking work and the impact of robotic breast surgery:
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May 20
This morning’s Grand Rounds delivered an unforgettable conversation on sudden cardiac arrest. Thank you to David Efron, M.D., FACS, and Anne Efron, MSN, MPH, for presenting "An Arresting Story: Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, and the Management of Sudden Cardiac Arrest" with our team.
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May 19
New research from UT Southwestern Medical Center sheds light on a potential approach to treating heterotopic ossification, an often painful condition where bone forms in soft tissue after injury.
🔎 Read more: pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.25…
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May 18
Matthew Porembka, M.D., has been selected as Section Head of HPB/Upper GI Surgery within the Division of Surgical Oncology. His leadership, clinical expertise & dedication to advancing patient care continue to make a lasting impact on our department & the patients we serve.
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