Some dreams donโt arrive with noiseโฆ they arrive quietly, after years of early mornings, long nights, doubt, growth, and choosing to keep going anyway.
I can say it now. Iโm going to be a cardiothoracic surgeon trained at the best cancer center in the world. #MatchDay2026
The hardest lessons after training arenโt always in the OR or clinic.
๐ I wrote this essay for anyone navigating their first year as an attending.
โUnseen Scarsโ in @JAMA_current
๐https://t.co/0e09Zx1nb6
A (delayed) but HUGE congratulations to one of our chief residents Dr. August Schaeffer for matching to MIS/Abdominal Wall Reconstruction fellowship at @UVASurgery! ๐ท๐ค๐ช
Congratulations to our Chief Resident, Dr. Chris Yi, on graduating from residency! Your dedication, leadership, and skill have set the bar high. Wishing you continued success as you take the next step in your surgical journey!#UTMB#Graduation2025@HishamAMarwan@UTMBSurgery
Had an amazing time at the Texas Transplantation Society Meeting presenting our work at @UTMBSurgery with @BIDMCTransplant
โ 2 general sessions
โ 1 oral presentation
๐ Awarded best poster chosen by the audience
โ Unmeasurable networking
Thanks to my mentors and organizers!
Recap of our 2025 Surgical Olympics hosted by @utmblstar & directed by PGY3 @JanaD_MD ๐คฉ๐๐
This yearโs events:
- Robotic 3 Arm Relay ๐ค ๐ช๐ฆพ
- Laparoscopic puzzles ๐งฉ
- One-handed partnered bowel anastomosis ๐ชก
Congrats to our champions @DianaMaoMD & @fereshte986๐
๐จFELLOWSHIP MATCH ALERT๐จ
Our superstar PGY4 @CamilaFrancoMe has matched at her top choice @VUMChealth for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery fellowship! The future is BRIGHT ๐๐๐ช
Spending my 1 hour โฐ of cardio liking #Match2025 posts = time well spent!
Canโt wait to see our new interns @UTMBSurgery on Friday ๐
Congrats everyone!