Department of Surgery News

Cardiothoracic Surgery

General Surgery

• The Department of Surgery's Surgical Skills Laboratory was recently awarded accreditation for the term of three years from the American College of Surgeons' Program for Accreditation of Education Institutes. more...

Emergency Medicine

Neurosurgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

• An exciting new alternative to total hip replacement is now available in the United States. Used successfully for years around the globe, the BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing System has recently been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in the United States more...

Otolaryngology
 

• Gayle E.Woodson, M.D. Receives National Award
  American Laryngological Association, founded in 1878, is a scholarly organization of physicians and scientists who have made significant contributions to the care of patients with disorders of the larynx, and upper respiratory tract. The ALA fosters advances in the field of laryngology, by means of an annual scientific program for presentation of new information, panel discussions, and scholarly lectures. The ALA also acknowledges outstanding achievements in the field, by conferring honorary awards. The James E. Newcomb Award was established in 1941 by Elizabeth W. Newcomb in memory of her husband, Dr. James E. Newcomb, Secretary of the Association (1900-1910) and President (1911). The award is to be given annually to a member of the American Laryngological Association for scientific attainment in rhinology and laryngology, an as a mark of esteem and appreciation for services to the Association. Selection is made by a standing committee of the Association and the award is presented during the Annual Meeting.
  
  
• Tinnitus Study at SIU - Adults who have had chronic tinnitus for one year or longer are being recruited by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield for a study of the condition known as ringing in the ears. more...
  

Plastic Surgery

• Elvin G. Zook, M.D., professor emeritus of the division of plastic surgery, recently received the distinguished service award from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons at their annual meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. more...

Urology

• Brad Schwartz, D.O. is the first recipent of the Concept Development Award for his research " A New Stone Retrieval Device and Laser Resistant Material". more...

Vascular Surgery