https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-rss/?title=News&orgId=109184 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at General Surgery, Trauma & Surgical Critical Care en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:23:11 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/sion-appointed-to-aws-foundation-board-of-directors/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/sion-appointed-to-aws-foundation-board-of-directors/ Melanie Sion, MD, assistant professor of general surgery, trauma, and surgical critical care, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Association for Women Surgeons (AWS) Foundation for a three-year term. A leader in global surgical initiatives, Dr. Sion also serves as chair of the American College of Surgeons International Subcommittee and recently represented both organizations at a surgical education event in East Africa. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/lawrence-memorial-hospital-achieves-level-iii-trauma-center-verification/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/lawrence-memorial-hospital-achieves-level-iii-trauma-center-verification/ The Department of Surgery is pleased to announce that Lawrence + Memorial Hospital (L+M) has received one-year Level III Trauma Center verification from the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This designation recognizes L+M’s commitment to meeting nationally recognized standards for trauma care and emergency preparedness. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/newly-appointed-and-promoted-faculty/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/newly-appointed-and-promoted-faculty/ Six Department of Surgery faculty appointments and promotions were approved by the Board of Permanent Officers on Nov. 19, 2025. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/nadzam-named-chief-medical-officer-at-uw-health-northern-illinois/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/nadzam-named-chief-medical-officer-at-uw-health-northern-illinois/ Geoffrey Nadzam, MD, MHA, Chair of Surgery at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, will depart Yale to become Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at UW Health Northern Illinois. Stephanie Eosten Joyce, MD, will assume the position of Interim Chair of Surgery at L+M as a search is conducted for his successor. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-kristin-oliveira-named-yale-general-surgery-residency-program-director/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-kristin-oliveira-named-yale-general-surgery-residency-program-director/ Kristin Oliveira, MD, has been appointed Program Director of the General Surgery Residency Program in the Department of Surgery, effective April 10, following an extensive 18-month national search. A seasoned trauma surgeon and respected educator, Dr. Oliveira has served as Associate Program Director for seven years, leading key curriculum initiatives and shaping resident education. She succeeds Andrew Duffy, MD, whose steady leadership as Interim Program Director helped maintain program momentum. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-kimberly-davis-named-president-elect-of-aast/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-kimberly-davis-named-president-elect-of-aast/ Kimberly Davis, MD, MBA, has been named president-elect of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST), the premier scholarly organization for trauma and critical care. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-adel-bassily-marcus-appointed-ynhhs-chief-of-surgical-critical-care/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-adel-bassily-marcus-appointed-ynhhs-chief-of-surgical-critical-care/ Effective Sept. 1, 2024, Dr. Adel M. Bassily-Marcus has been appointed Chief of Surgical Intensive Care for YNHHS. A Professor at Mount Sinai with over 30 years of experience, he is recognized for his leadership in ICU management and his contributions to national guidelines and medical education program development. As a YSM faculty, he holds appointments in both Surgery and Anesthesiology, and will work closely with surgical leaders across the health system to unify ICU operations. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/coveted-dei-award-goes-to-dr-dirk-johnson/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/coveted-dei-award-goes-to-dr-dirk-johnson/ Dirk C. Johnson, MD, is the Minority Organization for Retention and Expansion (MORE) 2024 Michele H. Johnson MD award recipient. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/department-of-surgery-advances-education-mission-with-integrated-approach/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/department-of-surgery-advances-education-mission-with-integrated-approach/ In a concerted effort to uphold its commitment to excellence in surgical education, the Department of Surgery has made significant strides over the past five years. Tue, 21 May 2024 12:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgeons-recognized-by-connecticut-magazines-2024-top-doctors-list/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgeons-recognized-by-connecticut-magazines-2024-top-doctors-list/ Connecticut Magazine’s 2024 'Top Doctors' list includes more than 30 faculty from the Yale Department of Surgery. Thu, 02 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/understanding-the-risks-of-surgery-in-older-adults/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/understanding-the-risks-of-surgery-in-older-adults/ In a QA, Yi Wang, PhD, postdoctoral associate (geriatrics) at Yale School of Medicine, discusses the inspiration behind his research, the importance of recognizing frailty and dementia in older persons before surgery, and his goal of helping older adults maintain health and independence. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:19:00 Z https://www.hcplive.com/view/seniors-have-increased-hospital-readmission-risk-within-180-days-major-surgery https://www.hcplive.com/view/seniors-have-increased-hospital-readmission-risk-within-180-days-major-surgery Older adults who are ≥ 90 years old, have dementia, are frail, and are undergoing vascular surgery have greater hospital readmission rates within 180 days. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:02:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2024/02/28/risk-hospital-readmission-after-surgery-high-older-americans https://news.yale.edu/2024/02/28/risk-hospital-readmission-after-surgery-high-older-americans A new Yale study is the first to describe the short- and longer-term risk of hospital readmission for older persons who have had major surgery. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/alan-dardik-appointed-chief-of-surgery-for-the-va-connecticut/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/alan-dardik-appointed-chief-of-surgery-for-the-va-connecticut/ Alan Dardik, MD, PhD, will assume the position of Chief of Surgery for VA Connecticut at the end of February 2024 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/immunotherapy-for-metastatic-cancer-on-the-rise-even-near-end-of-life/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/immunotherapy-for-metastatic-cancer-on-the-rise-even-near-end-of-life/ Researchers learn more about when immunotherapy is most effective Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/chiefs-celebrity-doppelganger/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/chiefs-celebrity-doppelganger/ Division Chiefs name the Hollywood actor they'd like to represent them in a movie. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/department-of-surgery-welcomes-16-faculty-and-9-staff/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/department-of-surgery-welcomes-16-faculty-and-9-staff/ The Department of Surgery is pleased to welcome 16 faculty and 9 staff members this fall. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:00:00 Z https://www.greenwichsentinel.com/2023/11/02/doctors-of-distinction-honors-three-yale-new-haven-health-providers/ https://www.greenwichsentinel.com/2023/11/02/doctors-of-distinction-honors-three-yale-new-haven-health-providers/ Athanassios Petrotos, MD, received the “Lifetime Achievement” award by Doctors of Distinction. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-life-of-a-surgeon-program-addresses-challenges/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-life-of-a-surgeon-program-addresses-challenges/ Hosted by Benjamin L. Judson, MD, MBA, Charles W. Ohse Professor of Surgery, and J3P Healthcare Solutions, the Life of a Surgeon series aims to address challenges and build a supportive community for early-career surgeons. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/athanassios-petrotos-doctors-of-distinction-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/athanassios-petrotos-doctors-of-distinction-award/ Athanassios Petrotos, MD, was selected for the Lifetime Achievement award by Doctors of Distinction. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-research-highlighted-at-acs-clinical-congress-2023/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-research-highlighted-at-acs-clinical-congress-2023/ Yale Surgery faculty and trainees will present new findings at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress from October 22-25. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-kevin-schuster-to-lead-acute-care-services-at-bridgeport-hospital-yale-surgery/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-kevin-schuster-to-lead-acute-care-services-at-bridgeport-hospital-yale-surgery/ We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kevin Schuster to the position of Chief of Trauma, Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery and Burn Wound Care at Bridgeport Hospital. Dr. Schuster currently serves on the Yale School of Medicine faculty as a Professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Trauma, and Surgical Critical Care. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z