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Dr. Panos Kougias

Milestone Achievement for Dr. Panos Kougias

- June 4 , 2025

The SUNY Downstate Department of Surgery congratulates Panos Kougias, MD, MSc, FACS, Chair of the Department of Surgery, Clarence and Mary Dennis Professor of Surgery on being elected as a Fellow of the American Surgical Association (ASA).

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Dr. Kougias and Dr. Sharath

Panos Kougias, MD, MSc, FACS, and Sherene Sharath, PhD, MPH Publish Landmark TOP Trial in JAMA

November 30 , 2025

The Department of Surgery congratulates Panos Kougias, MD, MSc, FACS, and Sherene Sharath, PhD, MPH, on their landmark TOP trial study published in JAMA.

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thanksgiving

Department of Surgery Thanksgiving Gathering

November 30 , 2025

Despite demanding schedules and long clinical hours, we were grateful to pause this month and celebrate our Department of Surgery community at the annual Thanksgiving gathering.

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Dr. Velcek

Scholarly Achievement | Recent Publications & Presentations from Downstate Surgery

November 30 , 2025

Our team published a strong series of pediatric surgery case reports, guided by the mentorship and leadership of Francisca Velcek, MD, FACS, FAAP, MAMSE, Chief of Pediatric Surgery.

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SUNY Downstate Surgery iNSPIRe Group Publishes Two Studies in JAMA Surgery

November 30 , 2025

The SUNY Downstate Department of Surgery is proud to announce that two studies from the iNSPIRe research group have been published in JAMA Surgery.

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Intern Spotlight

November Intern Spotlight

November 30 , 2025

The SUNY Downstate Department of Surgery is excited to introduce a new social media and newsletter initiative: The Surgical Intern Spotlight Series.

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wellness space

New Resident Wellness Space Opens in the Department of Surgery

October 20 , 2025

The Department of Surgery is excited to announce the opening of a new resident wellness space, designed to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for our trainees.

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Dr. Alikhan

Resident Spotlight | Dr. Sukaina Alikhan at the AAST 2025 Conference

October 20 , 2025

The Department of Surgery proudly congratulates Dr. Sukaina Alikhan, General Surgery Resident, for representing SUNY Downstate at the 2025 American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) Annual Meeting.

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Pumpkin Carving

Pumpkin Carving Contest Brings Fall Fun to the Surgery Department

October 20 , 2025

The SUNY Downstate General Surgery Wellness Committee hosted its annual Pumpkin Carving Contest on October 2nd, inviting residents, faculty, and staff to take a break from the wards for a day of creativity, laughter, and camaraderie.

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Dr. Scalea

Grand Rounds Highlight | Vascular Injuries with Thomas M. Scalea, M.D., FACS, MCCM

October 20 , 2025

The Department of Surgery recently welcomed Dr. Thomas M. Scalea, a pivotal figure in modern trauma surgery, for a forward-looking Grand Rounds presentation. As Physician-in-Chief of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Dr. Scalea is at the forefront...

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Dr. Brunicardi

Grand Rounds Highlight | Leadership Lessons with Charles Brunicardi, M.D., FACS

October 20 , 2025

Dr. Charles Brunicardi, Dean of the College of Medicine, shared an inspiring Grand Rounds exploring the leadership values of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and their relevance to medicine today.

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Transplant Division

Transplant Division Excels in CMS Recertification Survey

October 20 , 2025

The Department of Surgery is proud to recognize the outstanding success of the Transplant Division following its recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Recertification Survey, held from September 8 to 10, 2025.

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