Sharing news and updates from @OSUWexMed Department of Surgery. Follow our residents on Instagram @ohiostategensurgres!

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We had a great start to our #OhioStateSurg Grand Rounds for the 2026-2027 academic year last week! Thanks, Dr. Englesbe!
Fantastic @OhioStateSurg Grand Rounds by new @CUDeptSurg Chair Dr. Mike Englesbe on “Changing the Focus of Improvement”. A fantastic talk with no ppt slides, just survey Qs and discussion on quality in surgery patients & the importance of humility and civility as a master surgeon
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Proud moment for #OhioStateSurg! We've been ranked No. 12 in the U.S. and No. 22 in the world for surgery in the latest @USNews Best Global Universities rankings, placing us among the top 25 surgery programs worldwide. usnews.com/education/best-gl…
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We’re always growing and getting stronger in #OhioStateSurg 💪🙌
Enjoyed spending time with @OhioStateSurg TEAM this afternoon @CampMaryOrton. Important to take time to work intentionally on building leadership & communication skills to always grow & learn. "The leadership journey is a process of continuously transforming yourself” #teamwork
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Three days to go! Join #OhioStateSurg faculty and residents on Aug. 27 for our Virtual Meet & Greet. Register here: go.osu.edu/DJVb
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Congratulations to #OhioStateSurg PGY-3 lab resident Ashley Aldridge, MD, whose case was selected for the prestigious Spectacular Cases session at the 2026 @AmCollSurgeons Clinical Congress in September. Her submission was one of only seven chosen from hundreds nationwide! ⭐
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For years, Jennifer avoided the foods & activities she loved while searching for answers. Thanks to the care from #OhioStateSurg Dr. Patrick Sweigert (@psweigert) & Ohio State's Comprehensive Esophageal Health Center, she's back to enjoying meals & travel go.osu.edu/DNK3
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There's still time to register for our Virtual Meet & Greet on Aug.27! Join #OhioStateSurg faculty and residents to learn more about our residency program, ask questions and explore life in Columbus. We look forward to connecting with you!
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No one should have to navigate complex health conditions alone. Learn how #OhioStateSurg Dr. Alessandra Gasior (@Dr_Alessandra_G) and the Colorectal Transitional Care Clinic helped Laura find answers, regain confidence and reclaim her quality of life: go.osu.edu/DNK2
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Another successful #OhioStateSurg Trauma, Critical Care & Burn Summer Research Fellowship! Since 2019, the program has mentored 17 medical students and contributed to 12 manuscripts, helping foster the next generation of surgeons and researchers. Congrats to this year’s cohort!
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Interested in learning more about the #OhioStateSurg General Surgery Residency Program? Join us Aug. 27 for a Virtual Meet & Greet with our faculty and residents. We look forward to meeting you! Register here: go.osu.edu/DJVb
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year’s Take Steps Central Ohio walk! Together, we supported the IBD community, raised more than $246,000 for research and advocacy and brought home the 2026 Golden Colon Award. We look forward to seeing everyone again on June 19, 2027!
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Considering a future in surgery? Join #OhioStateSurg faculty & residents for a Virtual Meet & Greet on Aug. 27. Learn more about our residency program, ask questions and discover what makes Columbus a great place to train and live. Register here: go.osu.edu/DJVb
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Nathan's story — and the care he received from our #OhioStateSurg team — is truly incredible!
"As a trauma surgeon, the most rewarding thing I can see is my patient returning to the exact life they had." 🩺 See how the elite trauma team at #OSUWexMed saved the life of @OhioStateMensSocr captain, Nathan Demian. health.osu.edu/health/genera…
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#OhioStateSurg is truly the best! 🙌
Catching up on posts but can’t miss the chance to post @OhioStateSurg annual State of the Department celebration - an awesome showing of our research funding and productivity, plus the amazing work done by my trauma partners! It’s awesome to be a part of this TEAM! Buckeye 💪
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🎉 FIVE! #OhioStateSurg's General Surgery Residency Program is now ranked No. 5 in the nation in Doximity's 2026–2027 Residency Navigator! This marks our sixth consecutive year in the national top 10 and reflects the dedication of our outstanding residents, faculty and staff. 🩺
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Hear from #OhioStateSurg Dr. Raphael Pollock as he shares his cancer journey. Thank you for sharing, Dr. Pollock, and all that you do for our patients!
OSUCCC Director Emeritus Raphael Pollock, MD, PhD, discusses his own cancer journey, and how it’s impacted his relationships with patients and colleagues. Learn more on our Cancer-Free World Podcast: go.osu.edu/DKQA
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Welcome to #OhioStateSurg! 👏 Excited to have Dr. Donica, Dr. Sorrentino & Dr. Warren join our Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship — an outstanding group of future leaders.
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Congratulations to Dr. Paulina Villanueva! Recognized for her academic excellence & dedication to compassionate patient care, Dr. Villanueva will begin her career as a vascular surgeon at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. We can't wait to see what you do next! #OhioStateSurg
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Congratulations to Dr. Tejen Shah! A leader in surgical quality improvement and recipient of the James D. King Research Award, @shahtejen will head to @MassGenBrigham for plastic surgery fellowship. We can’t wait to see what’s next! #OhioStateSurg
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