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  General Surgery Resident D.J. Darden PGY4   Q: What made you want to be a surgeon? I originally thought I wanted to do gynecology, but then I did…

The UF Department of Surgery’s Global Surgery Program offers international resident rotations as approved by the ACGME and the RRC. Residents can count cases for approved rotations. Read about surgical resident Andrea Riner’s rotation with our partners in Kigali, Rwanda. Q: Where did the majority of your OR time…

“I’d written about kidney donations before,” she said. “It felt like fate, in a way. I’d always wondered if the situation arose — if I’d be willing to give my kidney — and here was the universe saying, it’s time.”

In my role as a chair, as well as a vascular surgeon, I find myself learning more each year — learning what makes a great partner, parent, surgeon and leader. As we reflect on this quarter’s many accomplishments, I’m grateful for the opportunity to be a part of a department…

  Plastics and Reconstructive surgery fellow Brianne Sullivan PGY2   Q: What made you consider UF for your fellowship training? A: It was multi-factorial. One reason that really appealed…

Every month, we highlight those in our department who have gone above and beyond in their day-to-day.

For patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia, or CLTI, a form of severe vascular disease, amputation is a common treatment option. When the arteries that carry blood to the lower leg and foot become blocked, complications can occur, like wounds that won’t heal or severe infection.

Every month, we highlight those in our department who have gone above and beyond in their day-to-day.

Join us in welcoming our new trainees! We’re excited to work with these new additions to our UF Department of Surgery.  …

Every month, we highlight those in our department who have gone above and beyond in their day-to-day.