Dr. Timothy Donahue, 2023-2024 SUS President, reflected on his term and outlined the theme of his talk, “Empowering Leaders Better Together,” which embodies the society’s new vision.  He emphasized the critical challenge facing academic surgeons: balancing the academic mission—encompassing research, education, and service—with the corporatization of healthcare.  This shift centralizes care, prioritizes efficiency, and pressures […]

Dr. Carla Pugh is the recipient of the prestigious 2023 SUS Trailblazer Award. She was introduced by Dr. Mary Hawn as a unique leader, innovator, and pioneer—the first surgeon to obtain a Ph.D. in education, blazing a new trail in surgical sciences for future generations of surgeon-scientists. In her acceptance speech, Dr. Pugh expressed deep […]

Dr. Timothy Billiar is the recipient of the prestigious 2023 SUS Lifetime Achievement Award (LTAA). He was introduced by Dr. David Geller as the consummate surgeon-scientist, having served as the Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine for nearly a quarter of a century. Throughout his tenure, Dr. […]