Department of Surgery chief's talks

Department of Surgery Grand Rounds

When

8 – 9 a.m., Feb. 14, 2024

Where

Arizona Health Sciences Center, Room 5403
1501 N. Campbell Ave. Tucson, AZ 85724

or

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Presenter Details

"Rehabilitation: Improving outcomes for surgery"

Dillon Gasper, MD
PGY-5, General Surgery Resident
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson

Originally from Ellensburg, Washington, Gasper completed his medical degree at the University of Washington before joining the University of Arizona for his surgical residency. He has served as a leader in various capacities, including serving as the Surgical Simulation Chief Resident and completion of the Banner Health Leadership Development Course for Residents. After graduation from residency, Gasper will be going to Omaha, Nebraska, for a MIS/Bariatric surgery fellowship at the University of Nebraska. 

"Fostering grit: Building resilience in patients and providers"

Nathan Tanoue, MD
PGY-5, General Surgery Resident
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson

Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Tanoue completed his medical degree at the University of Arizona where he then continued his surgical residency. During his medical education career, he has participated in research and has presented various presentations, both locally and nationally. After graduation from residency, Tanoue will be going to California to complete a Burn and Surgical Critical Care fellowship at the University of California, Davis. 

Learning Objectives

  • Incorporate into practice intraoperative teaching and feedback to improve operative performance. 
  • Incorporate cutting-edge surgical techniques and patient management strategies.
  • Incorporate into practice results from recent randomized-controlled trials/studies. 
  • Communicate operative knowledge effectively to peers.

About

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

Disclosure Statement(s): All Faculty, CME Planning Committee Members and the CME Office Reviewers have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with commercial interests that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity. 

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