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Thank you to @TheSecondCity for leading an engaging session on communication, storytelling, and building stronger connections with patients and colleagues.
#NMSurgery #MedicalEducation
Congratulations to Dr. Arun Gosain, recipient of the 2026 ACS Resident and Associate Society Outstanding Mentor of the Year Award! 🎉
This honor recognizes his exceptional commitment to mentorship, resident education, and fostering the next generation of surgical leaders.
That's a wrap on #ACSCC26! 🎉
Thank you to our incredible faculty, trainees, and staff for representing #NMSurgery, sharing expertise, advancing research, and connecting with colleagues from across the surgical community.
#ACSCC26 #NM
Northwestern Medicine surgeons implanted the first U.S. bionic arm system with intuitive control and sensory feedback. Congrats to Dr. Ko, Dr. Peabody, and partners!
🔗 ow.ly/b5cb50ZR3iG
🦾 #BionicArm #NorthwesternMedicine #NMSurgery #Neuroprosthetics #Osseointegration
📢Join us in welcoming Adult Surgical Critical Care Fellows Drs. Jen Darby and Rachel Van Doorn, starting August 2027!
#SurgicalFellows #SurgicalCriticalCare #NorthwesternMedicine
Great discussion at our General Surgery Grand Rounds with Dr. Rana Pullatt @MedUnivSC on obesity treatments, GLP-1, surgery, and robotic advances!
#NUSurgery #GrandRounds
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Stop by to explore our research posters and hear keynote speaker Anthony Mistretta, RN, MS
Connect with colleagues and discover cutting-edge research!
#EBDay #MedicalResearch #AcademicMedicine
Today is Edelstone–Bendix Day! 🔬🩺💜
We’re excited to kick off a full day of faculty development, research, and collaboration at the Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center.
Stay tuned for highlights throughout the day.
#EdelstoneBendixDay #DeptOfSurgery
🎤 Speaker Spotlight
Proud to welcome Anthony Mistretta, RN, MS, our Edelstone–Bendix Lecturer. Join us May 29 for his keynote on "Designing Healing Spaces”
#EdelstoneBendixDay #HealthcareLeadership #GuestSpeaker
Looking forward to hearing about #HealingSpaces from #AnthonyMistretta of @perkinswill in 15 minutes after catching the poster session!
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What to expect at #EdelstoneBendixDay:
✅ Faculty Retreat
✅ Research Symposium
✅ Poster Session
✅ Edelstone–Bendix Lecture
Join us May 29!
📣 Edelstone–Bendix Day
Join us May 29, 2026 for a day of faculty development, research, and collaboration.
📍 Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center
#EdelstoneBendixDay #DeptOfSurgery
Incredibly humbled to hear from @JosephSakran for the 2nd Annual #HealthEquity Grand Rounds. He met with trainees and discussed further the ways surgeons can engage in their work meaningfully by building their clinical content expertise and adding advocacy and passion work.
It’s Nurse Appreciation Week, and we’re incredibly grateful for the nurses of our Department of Surgery. Your expertise, compassion, and dedication make a meaningful impact every day.
Thank you for all that you do. 💜
#NurseAppreciationWeek #ThankYouNurses
📢 We’re hiring!
Northwestern Medicine’s Department of Surgery is seeking a Division Chief of Vascular Surgery to provide academic and clinical leadership in a collaborative environment.
🔗 Apply here: ow.ly/G6B750YNBsR
#NowHiring #AcademicMedicine #NorthwesternMedicine
Department leadership in @NMSurgery gathered with @Wymore to discuss the legacy they are building, the gratitude they hold, and the joy that can be found inside and outside the OR. (Fun fact: Someone in this room is a Powerlifter)
ALT Active surgeons with additional leadership roles meet to talk about building a legacy inside and outside the OR. One of them wants to find more time for their side hustle - powerlifting!
The Chicago Principles in Action
This morning, we were honored to welcome Dr. @JBMatthews of @uchicagosurgery for an engaging conversation with our residents and faculty. Thank you for sharing your insights and sparking meaningful discussion. 💜
#ChicagoPrinciples #SurgeryEd
Today is National Doctors' Day! We proudly honor our physicians, fellows, residents, and healthcare heroes for their passion, dedication, and impact every day. Thank you for your tireless work and inspiring commitment.
#NationalDoctorsDay #NMStrong 🩺💜
Celebrating women transforming surgical care and honoring Mary Harris Thompson, Chicago's first woman surgeon. Her legacy thrives at Northwestern Surgery.
Her legacy lives on at Northwestern Surgery.
💜 #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInSurgery #NorthwesternSurgery
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This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women who transform surgical care, push innovation, and lead with excellence at Northwestern Surgery.
Join us all month as we highlight trailblazers past and present.
💜 #WomensHistoryMonth #NorthwesternSurgery
Honoring National Women Physicians Day 💜
Today we celebrate Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell’s legacy and the remarkable women surgeons who continue to transform healthcare. Thank you for your leadership, innovation, and dedication.
#NationalWomenPhysiciansDay #WomenInMedicine
