Serving Minnesotans for Over a Century
IMPACT REPORT 2022
THE FUTURE OF SURGERY
A Message from the Department Chair
The spirit of teamwork and excellence that defines us inspires me the most about our department. We work relentlessly to provide our patients the best possible care.
117 years ago, our department was founded to provide local surgical specialization for our region. This legacy of surgical science and innovation created the foundation for our department to become the leader in the academic and scientific surgery it is today. But none of the breakthroughs we achieve, the research we publish, and the patients' success stories we share with the community would be possible without you.
Thank you,
Sayeed Ikramuddin, MD, MHA
Chair, Department of Surgery
Jay Phillips Professor
CLINICAL EXPERTISE →
In the early years, Dr. Owen H. Wangensteen, emphasized the importance of scientific research in medicine, a foundation that inspired pioneering surgeons to perform many of the world's 'firsts in breakthrough procedures that is our legacy.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are constantly learning and evolving to provide exceptional care to the populations we serve.
We recognize that an integral part of that process is understanding the history, structures, and environments within our teams, facilities, and community. Our belief is that all individuals that we care for and work with experience esteem for their backgrounds, as well as support to advance and thrive within our institution.
PIONEERING RESEARCH →
Research is our point of pride. Significant accomplishments across health informatics, translational, clinical, and educational exploration will create our future.
INNOVATIVE EDUCATION →
In the 1930s, the University of Minnesota was one of the first institutions to require its surgery residents to conduct laboratory research.
WORLD-CLASS TRAINING
The University of Minnesota is one of only ten states that supports a specialized residency in rural surgery.
ROBUST PATHWAYS
Our mandate to inform the future of surgery demands a commitment to innovation and dedication to training the next generation of surgeon scientists. From hands-on research to in-depth graduate studies, we offer tailored track options to fit the career needs of tomorrow's leaders.
VIDEO: DR. SONJA BOATMAN →
General Surgery Resident of 2022 talks about her education & training experience >>
#116 SUCCESSFUL LIVER TRANSPLANTS (2021)
Surgical faculty with their clinical teams at M Health Fairview set a record for our academic health system in liver transplantations- during an unprecedented pandemic year.
142+ UNIQUE PUBLICATIONS IN 2022
Thank you to our Contributors
Rich Wallin, Star Tribune “Where Discovery Creates Hope," w2 Films, Videography, www.w2films.com
Joel Morehouse Photography, www.joelmorehouse.com
Developed by: University of Minnesota Medical School, Office of Marketing & Communications
Authored by: Alyssa Dindorf, MPS, Surgery Communications Manager & Paxton Alto, Surgery Communications Specialist