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Sara Pai, MD, PhD, has achieved FDA orphan drug designation for pembrolizumab to treat recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), a rare and debilitating condition. This designation, based on an investigator-initiated clinical trial conducted by Dr. Pai at Massachusetts General Hospital, highlights significant clinical benefits, with 52% of treated patients showing marked improvement. Notably, this marks a rare instance of an investigator directly submitting the application to the FDA rather than the drug’s manufacturer. The designation is expected to enhance patient access and drive further research into this promising therapy.
- December 12, 2024
Dr. Guzman was nominated by peers for his "extraordinary dedication, mentorship, and commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment."
- December 11, 2024
Faculty have selected Elizabeth Berger, MD, MS, and Jennifer Ogilvie, MD, to represent the department as education and clinical representatives on the Yale School of Medicine Faculty Advisory Council (FAC). They join Isibor Arhuidese, MD, MPH, the department’s research representative, ensuring well-rounded faculty representation. The FAC provides an essential platform for communication with the Dean’s Office. Representatives serve two-year terms.
- December 11, 2024
The Department of Surgery has announced “mastery” as the theme of this year’s academic development awards, inviting proposals aimed at advancing both personal and professional growth. Areas of focus include professional and executive skills, technological advancements, and physical and mental health.
- June 25, 2024
Dr. Benjamin Judson has been named Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs for the Department of Surgery, following four months in the interim position. His permanent seat on the Vice Chair cabinet goes into effect on July 1.
- May 15, 2024
Balancing education with other responsibilities can be challenging. R. Peter Manes, MD, Saral Mehra, MD MBA, and David Stitelman, MD, discuss how to ensure effective teaching while handling other duties.
- May 15, 2024
Four faculty members from the Department of Surgery were voted as top educators by the Yale School of Medicine's Class of 2024. As part of a series on the issues and opportunities facing medical educators in academic surgery, we spoke with R. Peter Manes, MD, Saral Mehra, MD MBA, Kelly Olino, MD, and David Stitelman, MD, about making feedback part of institutional culture.
- May 15, 2024
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence are a few of the skills medical students can learn during their surgical rotations. R. Peter Manes, MD, Saral Mehra, MD MBA, Kelly Olino, MD, and David Stitelman, MD, from the Yale Department of Surgery discuss what makes a rewarding surgery clerkship experience.
- May 02, 2024
Connecticut Magazine’s 2024 'Top Doctors' list includes more than 30 faculty from the Yale Department of Surgery.
- February 20, 2024
For Milford residents, a newly upgraded three-floor medical clinic at 849 Boston Post Road in the center of downtown, brings access to Yale’s gold-standard Otolaryngology and Vascular Surgery teams one step closer to home. Division Chiefs Benjamin L. Judson, MD, MBA and Raul Guzman, MD, were among the Department and Health System leaders who celebrated the official opening of the clinic at a ribbon cutting ceremony held Jan. 30.