Welcome to the Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Surgery
Welcome to the Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Surgery – we are so proud of our department and every member of our team who are committed to creating the best place in the world to launch your career in surgery. This site provides an insight to our department and our people, who are inspired every day by our dedication to academic achievement and excellence in education, research, patient care and community service.
Our storied tradition of excellence in resident and student education remains a top priority of all faculty. Our innovative surgical residency program provides residents with the skills needed to care for the patients of today and tomorrow – the principles you learn at MCW will provide the foundation for life-long learning combined with a culture of caring – for patients and each other. If you are a student who is contemplating a career in surgery, are academically oriented and highly motivated to achieve excellence in patient care, we invite you to explore our program on this site and learn more about the PERK(C)S of training at MCW in our "Surgery Residency Program" video.
You can also learn more about our residency program by selecting Education, our departmental structure by selecting Divisions, and our Faculty and their Research and Academic Contributions by selecting the respective links. You can also explore the Medical College and the city of Milwaukee through the links provided. Please also view our Annual Report which provides a pdf version of our department and all of the people who make this such a great place to train!
Douglas B. Evans, MD
Chair, Department of Surgery
Donald C. Ausman Family Foundation Chair
Dr. Evans is in the operating room with Dr. Elliott Asare when he was a surgical chief resident. Dr. Asare went on to complete a fellowship in surgical oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Elliott is now on the faculty at the University of Utah School of Medicine Department of Surgery.
In Memoriam: John F. Just, MD
Emeritus Clinical Professor of Surgery
August 30, 1935-March 28, 2024
For over 48 years, Dr. Just practiced thoracic surgery and dedicated himself to serving the Milwaukee community and our department of surgery.
As the consummate role model, he imparted his wisdom, work ethic, and love of medicine and surgery to more than 140 residents.
Recipients of the John Just Award in Thoracic Surgery (PDF)
Education
The Department of Surgery offers a Medical Student Program, a General Surgery Residency Program and Fellowships in the following: Clinical Psychology, Endocrine Surgery, Hepatopancreatobiliary, Minimally Invasive/Bariatric Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Trauma/Acute Care Surgery Research and Vascular Surgery.
Learn about our education programs
Research
MCW is advancing research through curiosity and discovery with faculty and staff committed to a culture of collaboration.
Learn about our research
Giving
Support the life-saving work of the Department of Surgery at MCW, and help build a foundation of excellence in patient care, medical training and innovation.
Learn how to give to Surgery
Divisions
Explore Surgery department divisions publications, current clinical programs and clinical highlights.
Explore surgery divisions
Introducing the Bud and Sue Selig Hub for Surgical Data Science
The Bud and Sue Selig Hub for Surgical Data Science (Selig Hub) is a centralized center for surgical discovery that leverages cutting edge tools and knowledge in data science and artificial intelligence to improve healthcare in Wisconsin and beyond.
What's happening in the Department of Surgery
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"The Word on Medicine"
Radio program highlights innovation and discovery across MCW
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Dept. of Surgery: Faculty Focus
Meet the new faces of the Department of Surgery in this video interview series featuring Dr. Douglas B. Evans, Chair of the Department of Surgery, and our newest faculty members. (YouTube videos)
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Froedtert & MCW Cancer Blog
Froedtert & MCW Cancer Blog: "Together, We Are Strong"
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MCW Medical Moments
MCW Medical Moments with the Department of Surgery (YouTube videos)
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Global Surgical Programs
MCW surgeons across each of our subspecialties have been engaging globally to advance global surgical care.
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Mentoring Committee
Program for mentoring junior faculty
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Joining Forces Program
Joining Forces leverages Military-Civilian partnerships to decrease preventable injury deaths, facilitate clinical knowledge exchanges, and increase the clinical readiness for military medical providers.
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We pledge to achieve and maintain equity and diversity among faculty and staff, to reinforce professional workplace standards, and to optimize patient care and health equity. #IWILLMCW #WEWILLMCW
Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Mission
The Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Surgery is dedicated to leadership and excellence in education, research, patient care, and community service.
Vision
The Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Surgery will become one of the best departments in the nation by dedication to:
- Commitment to resident, student and continuing medical education
- Innovative basic, translational, and outcomes research
- Excellence and scholarship in patient care with robust interdisciplinary programs
- Professionalism and collegiality in relationships with colleagues, nurses, residents, students and staff
- Creativity, teamwork and pride in dedication to mission and achievement of vision
Core Values
- Commitment to education
- Innovative research
- Excellence in patient care
- Professionalism and collegiality
- Creativity, teamwork and pride
Professional Societies
- American College of Surgeons (ACS)
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), Dr. Timothy Ridolfi, Chair, Program Committee
- Association of Out Surgeons and Allies (AOSA Rainbow)
- Association of Women Surgeons (AWS)
- Central Surgical Association (CSA), Dr. Tina Yen, President
- Latino Surgical Society (LSS)
- Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society (MVSS), Dr. Kellie Brown, President
Contact Us
Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 955-5700
