News & Events
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UMGSD Leadership Report
The University of Minnesota Global Surgery and Disparities (UMGSD) Program has been very active during the past six months.
Surgery, Patient Care, Research
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Residents Shine at 43rd Annual Surgical Infection Society Meeting
At the 43rd annual meeting of the Surgical Infection Society in Miami, two residents, Julia Kohn and Robyn Marks proudly presented their findings. Dr. Christophe Mpirimbanyi, a young Rwandan surgeon...
Surgery, Research
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Exciting Collaboration with Essentia Health Duluth
In 2024, our Division of Cardiac Surgery formed a partnership with Essentia Health in Duluth to enhance cardiothoracic services, benefiting patients and reinforcing our commitment to serving...
Surgery, Faculty, Patient Care
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Dr. Robert Evans Awarded 2024 Institute on the Environment Impact Goals Funding
Dr. Evan Roberts is among the twelve 2024 IonE Impact Goals grant recipients, leading an initiative to develop a public Minnesota Zoning Atlas.
Surgery, Faculty, Research
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In the News: Drs. Srinath Chinnakotla & Vanessa Humphreville Talk Remarkable Kidney Transplant Success
Drs. Srinath Chinnakotla and Vanessa Humphreville speak with KMSP about kidney transplants and their roles in helping 'Miracle Michael' beat the odds.
Surgery, Faculty, Patient Care
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Surgical Education Leadership Appointments
Congratulations to Dr. Melissa Brunsvold on her expanded role as Vice Chair for Education & Dr. Daniel Kendrick on his new role as Program Director for the General Surgery Residency. Their roles...
Surgery, Education, Faculty, Leadership
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2024 Match Day Results! Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship Program
We are excited to welcome our two new outstanding fellows to the University of Minnesota on August 1, 2025.
Surgery, Education
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Match Day 2024: Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program
Meet our incoming fellow of the Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program!
Surgery, Education
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Dr. Srinath Chinnakotla Highlights Critical Role of Organ Donation during National Donate Life Month
In honor of National Donate Life Month, the Surgical Director for the Liver Transplant Program, Dr. Srinath Chinnakotla, talks about the importance of organ donation and what you need to know to make...
Surgery, Community Engagement
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Global Health Spotlight with Dr. Todd Tuttle
The Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility held Global Health Day 2024: Shared Perspectives, Shared Solutions: Advancing Equity in Global Health on Thursday, April 18, so we reached out...
Surgery, Faculty, Spotlight