UC Davis Surgery

Training individuals in the art and science of surgery, and cultivating the next generation of surgeon leaders.

[UC Davis Surgery @UCDavisSurgery]

🎉 Congrats to all the winners at today’s Dept of Surgery 2026 Awards! 🏆

Whether you took home an award or crushed it behind the scenes, we celebrate every single faculty member & resident. Your dedication makes us proud! 👏💙 #SurgeryAwards2026 #MedX

[UC Davis Surgery @UCDavisSurgery]

The Department of Surgery is bursting with pride as we celebrate a historic milestone for our very own Dr. Diana Farmer! At the recent Vienna Joint Congress, the European Paediatric Surgeons' Association (EUPSA) bestowed its highest honor upon her: EUPSA Honorary Membership.

[UC Davis Surgery @UCDavisSurgery]

We are incredibly proud to announce that Dr. Mohamed Ali, Chief of Foregut, Metabolic, and General Surgery, was honored at the 2026 TREO (Treatment Research and Education to end Obesity) LEAD Awards ceremony on May 5. Congratulations Dr. Ali on this remarkable achievement!

[UC Davis Surgery @UCDavisSurgery]

Congratulations to Dr. Russo, our newest American Surgical Association Foundation Fellowship awardee!

This $75K/yr, 2-year career development award will allow Dr. Russo to focus on regenerative nanotherapeutics for spinal cord injury.

[UC Davis Surgery @UCDavisSurgery]

👭Breast Cancer Survivorship Clinic - Now Open!
♥️guidance in mental wellness
♥️ physical functioning coaching
♥️ fertility + nutrition support
♥️ health management

[UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Cent @UCD_Cancer]

Breast Cancer Survivorship Clinic opens in East Sacramento. The innovative @UCD_Cancer program offers guidance in mental wellness, physical functioning, & other aspects of health for breast cancer survivors. https://t.co/j4rpCFCITZ @UCDavisHealth #BCA #breastcancer #sacramento

[University of California @UofCalifornia]

University of California leaders warn that proposed cuts in the budget reconciliation bill will make it harder for students to pay for college and could result in at least 1.7 million Californians losing health care coverage. https://t.co/zZa7LXtDHj

[UC Davis Surgery @UCDavisSurgery]

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[UC Davis Surgery @UCDavisSurgery]

New research 🔬 @annals_short
Predictors of need for Home Health Services at discharge for Thoracic Surgery Patients🫁

Why? -> Identifying high-risk patients and coordinating home health services earlier reduces hospital stays and improving patient care transitions💡

[UC Davis Surgery @UCDavisSurgery]

New research 🔬 @annals_short
Predictors of need for Home Health Services at discharge for Thoracic Surgery Patients🫁

Why? -> Identifying high-risk patients and coordinating home health services earlier reduces hospital stays and improving patient care transitions💡

[James P. Waters, MD @H2Omed]

In one week, I’ll be getting ready to start my first day of intern year. I’ve had so many emotions hit me these past few weeks. But, I’m so unbelievably excited to start my journey into academic surgery with such a great group of co-interns.

Go Aggies!

[UC Davis Surgery @UCDavisSurgery]

New #cancer research published in @FrontImmunol may help optimize NK immunotherapy for both dogs and people

"Single cell atlas of natural killer cells identifies distinct circulating and tissue resident gene profiles"

https://t.co/AuIEW3qIMh

[UC Davis Research @UCDavisResearch]

Have a look at how research @ucdavis continues to impact daily lives and shape our future.
#UCDavisDelivers #UCDD #ResearchImpact
https://t.co/6MQeb2cIxD

[UC Davis Health Center for Simulation & Education @UCDavisSim]

Today marked the first-ever General #Surgery #Simulation Olympics, where residents put their laparoscopic and suturing skills to the ultimate test. 🏅 From precision to speed, these @UCDavisSurgery residents demonstrated impressive skill throughout the educational event! #meded

[UC Davis Surgery @UCDavisSurgery]

We are pleased to share the passing of the Magnet Safety Rule! Congratulations to our Associate Professor, Minna Wieck, MD who was a key contributor to the amicus brief informing the Consumer Safety Commission ruling. https://t.co/cMBl02yYqt... https://t.co/5FZVC407ss...

[UC Davis Surgery @UCDavisSurgery]

👏 Huge congratulations to Dr. Gaskill, recipient of the 2025 Gazi Zibari Global Outreach Humanitarian Award!

As Director of the UC Davis Center for Global Surgery, he's transforming surgical care globally with sustainable, equity-driven programs. 🌍🩺

#GlobalSurgery

[UC Davis Surgery @UCDavisSurgery]

🚨 Just Released: Our 2024 Department of Surgery Annual Report! 📘🏥

From surgical breakthroughs to academic growth, we’re shaping the future of medicine through innovation, research & education.

🔗 Explore the highlights: https://t.co/ucJ5gelexm

#InnovationInMedicine

[UC Davis Surgery @UCDavisSurgery]

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[UC Davis Health Center for Simulation & Education @UCDavisSim]

Residents from @UCDavisSurgery recently honed their suturing skills in the #simulation center. From steady hands to life-saving stitches, they’re mastering techniques that make a real difference. Bravo to these amazing health care professionals! #MedEd #simtribe

[UC Davis Surgery @UCDavisSurgery]

🌸 Spring highlights from the Department of Surgery are here!

This quarter, we’re celebrating advances in research, surgical innovation, & exceptional care. Dive into our latest newsletter: https://t.co/paT5GOqc0H

#Surgery #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalResearch #SpringUpdate

[UC Davis Surgery @UCDavisSurgery]

Proud to see our incredible Department Chair, Diana Farmer, MD, FACS, FRCS, FAAP, recognized with the Edward H. Ahrens, Jr. Award for outstanding contributions to clinical and translational research. A well-deserved honor for a leader who continues to inspire and elevate us all!

[UC Davis Surgery @UCDavisSurgery]

Congratulations to Dr. Riccardi on her winning poster presentation at the Texas Lung Cancer Conference! 🫁 #thoracicsurgery

[Julia Riccardi, MD @julia_riccardi]

It is a real honor to present our work at @TLCconference @UCDavisSurgery @maraantonoff

[James P. Waters, MD @H2Omed]

So excited to begin my surgical career at @UCDavisSurgery! A huge thank you to my family, friends, and especially my mentor @younghong522 for all of the support and advice they have given me over the past few years. Here I come Sacramento!