University of Iowa Surgery

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[University of Iowa Surgery @UIowa_Surgery]

General Surgery Journal Club at Dr. Garcia’s. Great discussion, good food, plenty of laughs and soccer under the stars ✨

#MedEd #SurgeryResidency #AcademicSurgery

[Hassan Aziz, MD, FACS @Sharpknife_Aziz]

Thanks to Dr. Garcia for hosting this month’s Journal Club at @UIowa_Surgery. Outstanding presentations by our trainees, with thoughtful discussions spanning the STITCH trial, CODA, and the STOP-IT trial. Great to see critical appraisal and evidence-based surgery in action.

[University of Iowa Surgery @UIowa_Surgery]

Welcome to our newest residents!

We’re excited to have you join us as you begin this next chapter of training. Your talent, dedication and passion will strengthen our community and the care we provide every day.

Here’s to a great start—welcome aboard! #NewResidents #surgery

[Brian Longbottom, MD @LongbottomBrian]

Some of the best surgical education happens outside the home institution—learning donor anatomy, procurement techniques, and the responsibility that comes with honoring the gift of donation. @Sharpknife_Aziz

[University of Iowa Surgery @UIowa_Surgery]

Welcome to Iowa, Diana Tang, MD! 👏

Joining our bariatric surgery fellowship in 2027–28, Diana brings a strong passion for advancing access to bariatric and metabolic surgery. Excited to have her in the Hawkeye family.

[University of Iowa Surgery @UIowa_Surgery]

We celebrated our 2026 Department of Surgery graduates Friday: Dr. Luis Borbon, Dr. Kyle Freischlag, Dr. Mohammed O. Suraju, and Dr. Ashleigh Bull.

Congratulations on this incredible milestone—we’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited for what’s ahead!

[University of Iowa Surgery @UIowa_Surgery]

Join us in celebrating Chief Resident Luis Borbon, MD, on his graduation 🎓

Next up: Advanced GI/MIS fellowship at OHSU in Portland—an exciting next step!

Congratulations, Luis! 👏 #IowaSurgery

[University of Iowa Surgery @UIowa_Surgery]

Celebrating Chief Resident Kyle Freischlag, MD, MHS 🎓

He describes residency as “rigorous, collaborative, purpose-driven, and formative.”

Next stop: UPMC for CT fellowship 🫀

Congrats, @kfreischlag! 👏 #IowaSurgery

[University of Iowa Surgery @UIowa_Surgery]

🎓We’re celebrating graduation and Mohammed O. Suraju, MD, MS, who is headed to MD Anderson for a Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship

A dedicated mentor supporting trainees—including those from underrepresented backgrounds—through key milestones.

Congrats! @FemiSuraju

[University of Iowa Surgery @UIowa_Surgery]

Celebrating our graduating chief residents 👏

Ashleigh Bull, MD, Administrative Chief Resident, is headed to @HarborviewMC as a Surgical Critical Care Fellow (Burn Track).

Join us in congratulating her on this next step!

[University of Iowa Surgery @UIowa_Surgery]

Big @uiowa presence at #VAM26 💥

Sharing research, building connections, and representing the next generation of vascular surgeons.

@VascularSVS @NextGenVascular

[University of Iowa Surgery @UIowa_Surgery]

Stop by the University of Iowa Vascular Surgery booth at the #SVSVAM26 Residency Fair! Learn about our integrated (0+5) residency and independent (5+2) fellowship programs, meet our team, & discover why Iowa is a premier destination for vascular training. #VascularSurgery #MedEd

[University of Iowa Surgery @UIowa_Surgery]

The Iowa Department of Surgery was well represented at #CSA2026 in Chicago.

Brandon Toliver presented with Dr. Hoshi, and Jeremy Chang presented with Dr. Howe and moderated a surgeon advocacy session.

Dr. Serkan presented; Dr. Aziz attended.

[University of Iowa Surgery @UIowa_Surgery]

We’re proud to highlight Dr. Colin Kenny’s research advancing new approaches for a rare and aggressive eye cancer, bringing hope to patients in need of better options.

Learn more: https://t.co/klnwg9gt4p

#UIowa #CancerResearch #MedResearch

[Carver College of Medicine @IowaMed]

Congratulations to Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award recipients Cameron Keomanivong and Evelyn Ross-Shapiro, MD, MPH, and the 28 new members of the @GoldFdtn Humanism Honor Society. Your compassion and professionalism set the standard for us all. 💛

[SSAT @SSATNews]

Congratulations to Peter Nau, MD, from @UIowa_Surgery!

The ACS/SSAT Health Policy & Management Scholarship, offered by the American College of Surgeons & SSAT, supports attendance in the Executive Leadership Program for Health Policy & Management at Brandeis University.

[University of Iowa Surgery @UIowa_Surgery]

Resident research. Faculty mentorship. Scientific discovery.

@B_Toliver3, MD, shares how the Department of Surgery is helping him build the foundation for a future in academic surgery.

Read more: https://t.co/kFczHABpJR

#UISurgery #ResidentResearch

[University of Iowa Plastic Surgery @IowaPlasticSurg]

What an amazing couple of days welcoming Dr. Sybile Val, MD, FACS, Plastic Surgery Foundation Visiting Professor to Iowa! We loved learning from her! Thank you for an inspiring visit, Dr. Val! #match2027 @uiowa_surgery

[University of Iowa Plastic Surgery @IowaPlasticSurg]

Great representation at Medical Education Day & Surgical Research Day.
🏆 Congrats:
• Sean Kim – Best Poster Award Surgical Research Day
• Briana Horwath, MA – Best Mini Education Presentation Surgical Research Day
Proud of our team & their impactful work! 👏 @uiowa_surgery

[University of Iowa Plastic Surgery @IowaPlasticSurg]

🎉 Congrats to our Plastic Surgery Integrated Resident, Erica Maduakolam, MD, on her induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society! Her dedication to compassionate, patient-centered care makes us proud 👏
#PlasticSurgeryResidency #Match2027 @USF_GHHS