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🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Deirdre ("Dee") Wyland on matching with the Minimally Invasive Surgery Clinical Fellowship at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University for the 2027–2028 academic year! We look forward to welcoming Dr. Wyland to our Department of Surgery.

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The General Surgery Residency Program at MCG is excited to announce the incoming PGY1 residents starting in our program on July 1, 2026!

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Email application materials to: [email protected]
Application Requirements
• Official medical school transcript
• Curriculum vitae
• Personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
• Official test transcripts
Examination Requirements
USMLE: Step 1 Pass, Step 2 Passing Score
COMLEX: Level 1 Pass, Level 2 CE Pass, Level 2 PE Pass
Visa Sponsorship
The program sponsors J‑1 visas only

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The Department of Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia is proud to announce ACGME accreditation of our new Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program.

We are now accepting applications outside The Match for candidates to start July 1, 2026.

This program offers comprehensive training in open and endovascular surgery within a collaborative academic medical center committed to surgical excellence, education, and innovation.

For application information and inquiries, please contact:
[email protected]

More details and application instructions coming soon — stay tuned!

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Division of Surgical Oncology (pictured Dr. Yakoub, Dr. Milgrom along with chief resident Dr. Hammond) performed the first hepatic artery infusion pump at our institution. This milestone allows our institution to be a center for treatment of advanced colorectal liver metastases and advanced primary bile duct cancers.

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Registration is now open for the Moretz Surgical Society Annual Meeting 📣
Join colleagues, faculty, trainees, and alumni for two days of surgical education, collaboration, and connection at the Medical College of Georgia 🏥
📅 March 13–14, 2026
More information and registration are available at the link below:
🔗 https://t.co/PUSdOKkXqu
We look forward to seeing you in March! ✨

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Dr. Moore joined MCG in 1973 as its first designated congenital heart surgeon, helping build and strengthen the pediatric heart surgery program over three decades. Known for his humility and patient-first care, he shaped generations of surgeons and advanced pediatric cardiac care across Georgia.

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In Memoriam: Holland Victor Moore, MD (1936–2025).
The Department of Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia honors Dr. Moore, a pioneering congenital heart surgeon, dedicated mentor, and compassionate physician whose legacy continues to guide our work.

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Did you catch Dr. Hilton featured in the commercial that aired during the UGA vs. Georgia Tech game last Friday?
It’s always wonderful to see our surgeons recognized for their impact on patients and communities.
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📣 The Moretz Surgical Society Conference is March 13–14, 2026!
Residents & medical students — your abstracts are due December 1. Don’t miss your chance to present your work.
#MCGSurgery #MoretzSurgicalSociety #MedEd #SurgeryResearch

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Celebrating a legacy of pediatric care 💙 The lobby at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia now bears the name of distinguished pediatric surgeon Dr. Charles Howell Jr., honoring decades of dedication to children’s health. Congratulations to Dr. Howell on this well-deserved recognition!
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Our bags are packed, and we’re on the way! See you soon, @AmCollSurgeons! ✈️

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We’re excited to welcome two new faculty to the Department of Surgery!
👏Drs. Fagenson and Gearhart have expertise in transplant and colorectal surgery.
📞 Referrals:
Fagenson: 762-375-4761
Gearhart: 706-721-6744
#MCGSurgery #WelcomeNewFaculty

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We’re excited to welcome two new faculty to the Department of Surgery!
👏Drs. Greenberg & McKenzie bring expertise in trauma/critical care & bariatric surgery.
📞 Referrals:
Greenberg: 706-721-3671
McKenzie: 706-721-4686
#Surgery #Welcome #MCGSurgery

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The very first Robotic Whipple was performed at Wellstar MCG earlier this year. Congratulations to Dr Yakoub, Dr Colquhoun, Dr Milgrom, and their surgical oncology team who carried this patient through the carefully coordinated finish line.

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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew Lawson as Division Chief of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and Clinical Service Chief of the Adult Trauma Service, effective August 1, 2025.

Dr. Lawson brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to advancing trauma care. He completed his surgical residency at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) in 2017, followed by a Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Fellowship at Emory University at Grady Memorial Hospital, and a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at UT-Houston. Since rejoining MCG as faculty in 2019, he has distinguished himself as a clinical leader, educator, and innovator.

Currently, Dr. Lawson serves as Director of Surgical Critical Care at Wellstar MCG, where he oversees both the Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit (STICU) and the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU). As Program Director of the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship, he has led significant improvements in the fellowship's curriculum, call structure, and overall training experience. His service on numerous departmental, institutional, and national committees reflects his deep dedication to both clinical excellence and academic leadership. In his new role, Dr. Lawson plans to expand the Emergency General Surgery (EGS) service and ultimately obtain certification for the EGS service from the American College of Surgeons.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Terence O’Keeffe for his outstanding leadership as Chief of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery since 2019. His contributions have been instrumental in shaping the program’s success and growth.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Lawson on this well-earned appointment.

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It’s Match Day! Congratulations to our new incoming class. We are proud to have you with us at MCG.
#matchday2025 #surgery #surgeryresident #match #congratulations #team

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Colonel Manuel Fernando "Manny" "Papo" Ramirez, MD, retired, a cherished father, husband, and dedicated physician, who peacefully passed away in his sleep on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Manuel was a man of remarkable dedication, serving both his country and community with honor. As a vascular and general surgeon, he made a lasting impact on countless lives with his expertise and compassionate care.
Dr. Ramirez graduated from University of Puerto Rico in 1976 and finished his general surgery training at Walter Reed in 1981. He then completed vascular fellowship at Walter Reed in 1985. After a short time in San Antonio, he became Chief of Vascular Surgery at Dwight Eisenhower Army Medical Center in 1989. In 2014, he formerly joined our department as Clinical Professor of Surgery and greatly contributed to surgery resident education. While he retired from MCG Department of Surgery in 2021, he maintained continued leadership and participation in vascular conferences with our department until 2024. He was always a thoughtful contributor to vascular discussion and greatly augmented our training.
Manuel's legacy of kindness, strength, and compassion will forever be remembered by his family, friends, and all who were fortunate to know him.
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This is a friendly reminder that the Moretz Surgical Society event is happening next Friday and Saturday! We would be thrilled to have you join us. If you haven’t registered yet, please make sure to do so by the end of tomorrow. We need an accurate headcount for the Friday and Saturday dinners.

You can register here: https://t.co/cenGHgu9zG

We look forward to seeing you all next week!

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2025 Moretz Surgical Society Annual Meeting
Dear Members of the Moretz Surgical Society, MCG Faculty, and MCG Residents,
We are excited to announce that the plans for the Moretz Surgical Society Annual Meeting are now finalized. This year’s event will take place on February 28 and March 1, 2025 at the J. Harold Harrison, M.D. Education Commons, located at 1301 R.A. Dent Boulevard on the MCG campus.
Friday, February 28, 2025:
The student and resident competition will begin at 1:00 pm, featuring presentations by current students and residents from the Medical College of Georgia.
The Friday evening dinner will be held at the Marion Hatcher Center in Augusta, GA.
Saturday, March 1, 2025:
A continental breakfast will be available starting at 7:15 am, followed by the scientific session at 7:55 am, featuring presentations by current faculty and guest surgeons.
This year’s Sam Richwine Annual Lecture will be presented by Dr. Lloyd Nanhekhan, and the Arlie R. Mansberger, Jr. Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Julie Freischlag.
On Saturday evening, the dinner will be hosted at the Augusta Country Club in Augusta, GA.
For additional details on locations, hotels, and the full agenda, please visit our registration page.
You can now register at https://t.co/0ypuRWNFSU