Winter 2024 Newsletter A Message from the Publications Committee: Welcome to the Winter 2024 edition of the Department of Surgery newsletter at UTMB! Amidst the brisk chill, we continue our steadfast commitment to healthcare excellence and patient well-being. As we return from holiday cheer, our focus remains on bringing our patients the gift of health, ensuring they can celebrate special moments with their families. This quarter has seen remarkable teamwork and advancements, reflecting the dedication of our surgical teams and support staff. Together, we are making a meaningful difference. Warmly, The Office of Publications Winter 2024 Newsletter Featured Department:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Faculty, and Staff (Not Pictured Above is Barbara Parish, NP and Kirsten Gonzalez, NP) New Team Members at UTMB SurgeryResearch Publications (ResearchExperts)Research Publications (PubMed) All Around UTMB Surgery UTMB Surgeons Attend Event Celebrating Women in Surgery November 13, 2023, 10:38 AM by John Carstens Several members of the UTMB Department of Surgery were cordially invited to the Women in Surgery Reception. Movember: Changing the Face of Men's Health November 10, 2023, 14:40 PM by Faculty Group Practice Newsletter “Movember” has become an annual tradition when men forgo shaving their mustaches for an entire month. But its participants know it’s more than just a fun way to try out a new look; it’s an opportunity to draw attention to important men’s health issues. Bra Day 2023 November 3, 2023, 14:31 PM by John Carstens In the spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Surgery Department’s Division of Plastic Surgery took the initiative to raise awareness and celebrate on October 18th. Navigating breast cancer care: UTMB's comprehensive approach November 3, 2023, 12:15 PM by Holly Galvan Posey with Community Impact's Storytelling team At UTMB Health, breast cancer patients find not just treatment but a comprehensive care experience. Dr. Mosquera’s Review published in CMTR October 17, 2023, 11:54 AM by John Carstens Dr. Camilo Mosquera recently published a narrative review, titled “Submental Artery Island Pedicled Flap, Indications, Tips, and Pitfalls,” has been published in the Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction Journal. Clear Lake Campus Celebrates Successful Debut of Robotic Surgery October 6, 2023, 14:56 PM by John Carstens We are thrilled to share a milestone at the Clear Lake Campus: our first successful robotic surgery. Enhancing Cancer Care with Added Surgical Expertise December 14, 2023, 13:40 PM by Faculty Group Practice Newsletter The desire to fulfill a need in healthcare sparked an education and career journey that led Raj Vaghjiani, MD, to pursue surgical oncology as a specialty. Events UTMB Surgery Attends ACS Clinical Congress January 9, 2024 UTMB General Surgery faculty and residents attend the ACS Clinical Congress. SOM Students Compete Against Surgery In Trivia Competition November 15, 2023 John Sealy School of Medicine students challenged Department of Surgery faculty in a recent Faculty “Who’s Anatomically Correct” (FACWAC) competition. UTMB Surgeons Attend Vascular & Endovascular Conference November 14, 2023 Several UTMB vascular & endovascular surgeons attended and presented at the annual Texas Society for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (TSVES) meeting. Med Student Presented Her Poster at the Annual Forum November 2, 2023 Danielle Rogan (MS4), along with Dr. Michael Kueht, presented her poster, “Continuous steroid immunosuppression versus early withdrawal in elderly liver transplant patients: a long-term assessment of adverse effects,” at the Annual Forum on Aging. Honors & Awards Dr. Faria Receives Award to Attend the Association of Women Surgeons Conference November 13, 2023 Dr. Isabella Maria De Freitas Faria (PGL-1) was awarded a 2023 Resident Travel Award from the Association of Women Surgeons. Dr. Lick selected as AMC Clinician of the Month November 10, 2023 Scott Lick, MD has been selected by the Academy of Master Clinicians (AMC) for Clinician of the Month of November 2023. The AAMA Installs Sherry Bogar, CN-BC, CMA (AAMA), as 2023-2025 Speaker of the House November 10, 2023 The American Association of Medical Assistants® (AAMA) installed Sherry Bogar, CN-BC, CMA (AAMA), as the 2023-2025 AAMA Speaker of the House. Medical Student Wins 3rd Place at Summer Research Program Poster Day October 30, 2023 The Department of Surgery is thrilled to highlight the remarkable achievements of dedicated rising MS2 researchers who, under the guidance of esteemed faculty members, showcased their outstanding work during the Summer Research Program Poster Day. Dr. Fortich Wins Awards at ECTSS October 19, 2023 Dr. Susana Fortich (PGY-2) was awarded the best oral thoracic surgery presentation at the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society (ECTSS) annual meeting. 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UTMB Surgeons Attend Event Celebrating Women in Surgery November 13, 2023, 10:38 AM by John Carstens Several members of the UTMB Department of Surgery were cordially invited to the Women in Surgery Reception.
Movember: Changing the Face of Men's Health November 10, 2023, 14:40 PM by Faculty Group Practice Newsletter “Movember” has become an annual tradition when men forgo shaving their mustaches for an entire month. But its participants know it’s more than just a fun way to try out a new look; it’s an opportunity to draw attention to important men’s health issues.
Bra Day 2023 November 3, 2023, 14:31 PM by John Carstens In the spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Surgery Department’s Division of Plastic Surgery took the initiative to raise awareness and celebrate on October 18th.
Navigating breast cancer care: UTMB's comprehensive approach November 3, 2023, 12:15 PM by Holly Galvan Posey with Community Impact's Storytelling team At UTMB Health, breast cancer patients find not just treatment but a comprehensive care experience.
Dr. Mosquera’s Review published in CMTR October 17, 2023, 11:54 AM by John Carstens Dr. Camilo Mosquera recently published a narrative review, titled “Submental Artery Island Pedicled Flap, Indications, Tips, and Pitfalls,” has been published in the Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction Journal.
Clear Lake Campus Celebrates Successful Debut of Robotic Surgery October 6, 2023, 14:56 PM by John Carstens We are thrilled to share a milestone at the Clear Lake Campus: our first successful robotic surgery.
Enhancing Cancer Care with Added Surgical Expertise December 14, 2023, 13:40 PM by Faculty Group Practice Newsletter The desire to fulfill a need in healthcare sparked an education and career journey that led Raj Vaghjiani, MD, to pursue surgical oncology as a specialty.
UTMB Surgery Attends ACS Clinical Congress January 9, 2024 UTMB General Surgery faculty and residents attend the ACS Clinical Congress.
SOM Students Compete Against Surgery In Trivia Competition November 15, 2023 John Sealy School of Medicine students challenged Department of Surgery faculty in a recent Faculty “Who’s Anatomically Correct” (FACWAC) competition.
UTMB Surgeons Attend Vascular & Endovascular Conference November 14, 2023 Several UTMB vascular & endovascular surgeons attended and presented at the annual Texas Society for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (TSVES) meeting.
Med Student Presented Her Poster at the Annual Forum November 2, 2023 Danielle Rogan (MS4), along with Dr. Michael Kueht, presented her poster, “Continuous steroid immunosuppression versus early withdrawal in elderly liver transplant patients: a long-term assessment of adverse effects,” at the Annual Forum on Aging.
Dr. Faria Receives Award to Attend the Association of Women Surgeons Conference November 13, 2023 Dr. Isabella Maria De Freitas Faria (PGL-1) was awarded a 2023 Resident Travel Award from the Association of Women Surgeons.
Dr. Lick selected as AMC Clinician of the Month November 10, 2023 Scott Lick, MD has been selected by the Academy of Master Clinicians (AMC) for Clinician of the Month of November 2023.
The AAMA Installs Sherry Bogar, CN-BC, CMA (AAMA), as 2023-2025 Speaker of the House November 10, 2023 The American Association of Medical Assistants® (AAMA) installed Sherry Bogar, CN-BC, CMA (AAMA), as the 2023-2025 AAMA Speaker of the House.
Medical Student Wins 3rd Place at Summer Research Program Poster Day October 30, 2023 The Department of Surgery is thrilled to highlight the remarkable achievements of dedicated rising MS2 researchers who, under the guidance of esteemed faculty members, showcased their outstanding work during the Summer Research Program Poster Day.
Dr. Fortich Wins Awards at ECTSS October 19, 2023 Dr. Susana Fortich (PGY-2) was awarded the best oral thoracic surgery presentation at the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society (ECTSS) annual meeting.