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Thank you to Michael B. Yaffe, MD, PhD, David H. Koch Professor of Science and Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering at MIT, for attending last week's CU Anschutz Department of Surgery Grand Rounds lecture and connecting with our residents about their research.

Michael B. Yaffe, MD, PhD, with Department of Surgery leaders and faculty.
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Congratulations to Nicole Christian, MD, MSCS, FACS, who was just inducted into the American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators and named the Co-Director of Resident Wellbeing and Experience for CU Anschutz Graduate Medical Education (@cu-gme.bsky.social)!

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Congrats to Chief of General Thoracic Surgery, John D. Mitchell, MD, on his appointment as Chair of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS), effective October 2026! đź‘Ź Dr. Mitchell has served on the ABTS for 9 years, including the last two as vice-chair.

A photo of John D. Mitchell, MD, in a CU gold square. In a white box below the image "John D. Mitchell, MD. Chair of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery." The background is a photo of campus during the late summer.
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Congrats to these four members of the Department of Surgery's Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit team for being honored at the 2026 Office of Advanced Practice Awards! 🎉

Physician Partner: Nick Teman, MD. Compassion in Action: Jake Blackmer, PA-C. Excellence in Clinical Practice: Bri Illingworth, PA-C. Unsung Hero: Kelly Dever, NP.
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Thanks to everyone who came to kick off the CU Anschutz Department of Surgery Grand Rounds! On Monday, Christopher Raeburn, MD, and Jeniann Yi, MD, presented on the American Thyroid Association guidelines and the role of informatics in surgical quality and safety.

Christopher Raeburn, MD, presenting.Jeniann Yi, MD, presenting.Early attendance at the Grand Rounds.Interim Chair Robert McIntyre, MD (right), and Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs Joseph Cleveland, MD (left).