Weill Cornell Medicine Surgery

11/25/2025

🦃🎄 5 Ways to Relish Holiday Flavors After Bariatric Surgery—Stress-Free!

✨ Want to learn more about our GI Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the comprehensive care we offer? Visit: https://weillcornell.org/services/gi-metabolic-and-bariatric-surgery

🍂 Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving!

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11/17/2025

Big congratulations to Gwendolyn Reeve, D.M.D., FACS, Program Director for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine, for receiving the Daniel M. Laskin Award at the 2025 AAOMS Annual Meeting for her award-winning article in JOMS: “Does Botulinum Toxin Improve Pain, Function, or Quality of Life in Myofascial Pain Disorder?” Incredible achievement advancing patient care!
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Learn more about Dr. Reeve here: https://weillcornell.org/gwendolyn-reeve

11/11/2025

Congratulations to Benjamin Samstein, MD!

Chief of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medicine and Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, Dr. Samstein was honored with the 2025 Leadership Award at the National Legacy Gala for his exceptional contributions to the liver community and the American Liver Foundation.

His clinical expertise, groundbreaking work in living donor liver transplantation, and unwavering dedication to improving patient lives continue to inspire us all.

🔗Learn more: https://alfgala.org/national-legacy-gala/
📸 See event highlights & photo album: https://alfgala.org/national-legacy-gala/

11/07/2025

🌟 Future Surgeon Webinar – Free Event! 🌟
Are you an undergraduate or medical student from a global majority background interested in a career in surgery?
Join us for the Future Surgeon Webinar — a free and inspiring online event designed to guide and support your journey into the surgical field.
🩺 Topics include:
• A Day in the Life of a Surgeon
• Applying to College
• Applying to Medical School
• Wellness and Work–Life Balance
📅 Date: November 10, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM ET
📍 Location: Online (Zoom)
💻 Register in advance: weillcornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vc81GGP8QJmgRVkSONVONQ
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from surgeons and medical professionals dedicated to supporting the next generation of diverse surgical leaders.
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Who will benefit from attending this webinar? This series of webinar events aims to increase exposure to careers in Surgery and increase representation among surgeons and students nationwide. College Students | Exposure to careers in surgery, surgical specialties, introduction to the operating room,...

11/05/2025

🧠 National Stress Awareness Day reminds us that even in high-pressure environments like surgery, mental well-being matters. From the OR to the office, recognizing stress and supporting each other helps us stay sharp, compassionate, and resilient. 💙

Let’s continue fostering a culture where wellness is part of the practice.
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11/04/2025

🎗️ You're Invited! Join us for The Sixth Annual CME Symposium: Breast Health Disparities: Hope In Unity
📅 Format: FREE Virtual Event
👩‍⚕️ Who Should Attend: CME and non-CME participants alike — all are welcome!
🔗 Register Now: Webinar Registration – Zoom
📖 Learn More: https://surgery.weill.cornell.edu/breasthealth

📢 Please share the attached flyer with your network to help raise awareness and promote unity in addressing breast health disparities.

10/30/2025

Our amazing front desk team is showing up in pink 💗 to close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month with strength, support, and solidarity.

10/29/2025

🧬 Weill Cornell Medicine joins forces in a major NIH-funded initiative to advance diabetes research!

We’re proud to share that Dr. Shuibing Chen, Kilts Family Professor of Surgery and Director of the Center for Genomic Health, will co-lead the newly expanded New York Regional Diabetes Research Center (NYR-DRC) alongside colleagues from Einstein and Mount Sinai.

Dr. Chen’s pioneering work in human organoid and stem cell platforms will play a key role in uncovering disease mechanisms and accelerating therapeutic discovery.

This $10.8M NIH grant marks a powerful step forward in transforming care for people living with diabetes.

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🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/k27z50XjhS6

10/23/2025

🏃‍♀️💪 Department of Surgery Fall Fitness Challenge is in full swing!

We’re thrilled to see our team crushing it—doubling workout points with group runs, walks, cycling, and even stretching sessions while on call! 💥
It’s all about teamwork, motivation, and movement this season. 🍂

🎉 Special shoutout to Dr. Goulet, who’s been holding first place for three weeks in a row! Let’s keep the momentum going!
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10/20/2025

🏅 A Moment of Distinction! Congratulations to Dr. Winchell and Dr. Magahami on their prestigious induction into the Academy of Master Surgeon Educators—recognizing leadership, innovation, and dedication to surgical excellence. Join us in congratulating them!

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10/16/2025

10/15/2025

AI is transforming breast cancer care. 🧠

Dr. Magdalena Lombardi Plasilova shares how artificial intelligence is helping doctors interpret mammograms, detect suspicious lesions, and personalize treatment plans—leading to earlier diagnoses and better outcomes. She also addresses the critical issue of bias in AI algorithms and datasets.

🎧Listen to the podcast here: https://ow.ly/lx0750XbOwS

To learn more about Dr. Plasilova: https://ow.ly/ZsBE50XbOwR
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