In this study of firearm suicide among US children and young adults, there was important state-level variability, with the highest proportion of firearm deaths due to suicide observed in clusters in the Mountain West and the Northeast. ja.ma/4dM7DUU

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Dr. Samantha Woolery, a beloved First-Year Surgery Resident. Dr. Woolery was formerly named MSM’s 2023 Intern of the Year. Her dedication to health equity and her compassionate spirit will forever be remembered. 🕊️ #InMemoriam

Need accurate prognostication data for your patients with complicated appendicitis?? 🎩 ‘s off to Kerri McKie MD MPH for demonstrating the gold-standard predictive value of NSQIP-P severity criteria! BCH Department of Surgery APSA Surgeons Brigham and Women’s Department of Surgery JAMA Surgery jamanetwork.com/journals/jamas…

In this study of firearm suicide among US children and young adults, there was important state-level variability, with the highest proportion of firearm deaths due to suicide observed in clusters in the Mountain West and the Northeast. ja.ma/3Y1iYLi

Most viewed in the last 7 days from JAMA Surgery: How do surgical residents experience pregnancy and parenthood? ja.ma/3zRJ1uj

It’s that wonderful time of the year again! Surgery applicants, want to learn more about the #BrighamFamily? Save the dates for our virtual meet & greet sessions to hear what it’s like to be #BrighamTrained from our faculty and residents. Stay tuned for more details!

Our BCH Department of Surgery superstar Sarah Wang kicking off the #AAP2024 Section on Surgery meeting for the day! 👏 👏

Once again confirming that Kamila Moskowitzova is a genius with an amazing presentation on her work on fetal therapies in the BCH Department of Surgery Fauza Lab 👏 #AAP2024 American Academy of Pediatrics

Super impressive, important and super COOL work by our BCH MeGaSTAR - always shining bright! Priyanka V. Chugh MD, MS BCH Department of Surgery American Academy of Pediatrics

Another expert presentation by Priyanka V. Chugh MD, MS delineating the factors associated with pediatric SBS - and current treatment strategies! #AAP2024 #SectionOnSurgery BCH Department of Surgery Boston Children's American Academy of Pediatrics

Team BCH Department of Surgery in the poster session!! Congratulations Haley Etskovitz, DO, MBS on your awesome work from the Prathima Nandivada Lab on clinical outcomes after restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch anal anastomosis. #AAP2024 American Academy of Pediatrics

Always an honor presenting our work promoting opportunities for improved antimicrobial stewardship in surgery! Shawn Rangel BCH Department of Surgery

Representing BCH Department of Surgery at #AAP2024! #GirlPower American Academy of Pediatrics

NSQIP-Pediatric criteria should be considered the gold-standard for severity assessment in children with appendicitis, finds cohort study of 80k+ children from 148 hospitals participating in NSQIP Pediatric. ja.ma/3Y9B1yp

Superstar Kerri McKie MD MPH presenting another practice changing study from the BCH Department of Surgery Shawn Rangel Lab on postoperative prophylaxis use in children undergoing pectus excavatum repair 👏 Assoc4AcademicSurgery #ASC2025

Incredible presentation by Priyanka V. Chugh MD, MS of her award winning work with BCH Department of Surgery on medication adherence in adolescent intestinal failure patients! 👏 Assoc4AcademicSurgery #ASC2025

Prophylaxis use was associated with a reduction in surgical site infections in children undergoing cholecystectomy. ja.ma/4jp3p7O

Brigham and Women’s Department of Surgery descends on APSA Surgeons.

Congrats to the GGI team for an fun BWH #Boston10K that raised money for pancreatic cancer research! Sweats, grazes and muscle cramps to show for our efforts! Brigham and Women's Hospital Brigham and Women’s Department of Surgery Boston Athletic Association