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Center for Surgical Ethics – 2026 Surgical Ethics Conference

Advancing Ethical Excellence in Surgical Practice The 2026 Surgical Ethics Conference returns on September 1–2, bringing together surgeons, educators, trainees, and healthcare professionals for two days of practical, thought-provoking learning. Designed to strengthen ethical decision-making…

Surgery Synopsis | July 2026

Welcome to the summer issue of Surgery Synopsis where we focus on our education programs. The celebration of graduating residents and fellows contrasts with the excitement of the new trainees who are just starting their…

Modernizing The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: What Problem Are We Trying to Solve?

A new Health Affairs Forefront article by UW Department of Surgery’s Dr. Christopher Childers, assistant professor in the Division of General Surgery, examines a central question shaping Medicare policy: what problem the physician fee schedule is…

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Douglas E. Wood MD, FACS, FRCSEd
The Henry N. Harkins Professor and Chair

I'm delighted to welcome you to the Department of Surgery website. I invite you to peruse the many facets of our Department described in this site - our nationally and internationally respected faculty, the nature and scope of our surgical programs, our highly regarded residency programs and our exciting research endeavors that include basic, translational, outcomes and clinical research. Learn about the Department of Surgery.

Education

Department of Surgery Training Programs

As one of the premier surgical training programs in the country, the University of Washington Department of Surgery fosters trainees along their path to independent surgical practice. Residents engage with local, national, and international surgical leaders as they master clinical and technical skills in their respective fields. Our graduates demonstrate excellence in clinical medicine, research, and leadership across a broad range of practice settings. Learn about the Department of Surgery's education programs.

Research

Department of Surgery Division of Research

Faculty, fellows, and residents in our department participate in a wide variety of research across ten major focus areas: gastrointestinal physiology and metabolism; transplantation; injury, burn, and inflammation; cancer; reperfusion; simulation and education; vascular biology; pharmaceutical and device trials; and health services. Learn about the Department of Surgery's research.

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