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An Enduring Commitment to Surgical & Teaching Excellence

The UCSF Naffziger Surgical Society is the alumni society of the UCSF General Surgery and Plastic Surgery Residency Program and is comprised of residents who graduated the program and associate members. Dedicated to surgical excellence, the society has long served as a forum fostering collegiality between surgeons in multiple diverse settings, from academic medicine to bustling community practices, nationally, internationally, and in the developing world.

Mission Statement: The Naffziger Surgical Society’s mission is to promote connection, scholarship, and mentorship between UCSF alumni, faculty, and trainees.

News & Events

2025 Chiefs’ Welcome Picnic

The Naffziger Society held its annual Chiefs’ Welcome Picnic on Saturday, June 7th, at the Elk Glen Picnic Area in Golden Gate Park. Thank you to Dr. Sosa, our esteemed faculty, and all society members who joined us to celebrate and warmly welcome our newest alumni into the community. Spearheaded by President Jen Wang, the […]

38th Annual Research Symposium

The Department of Surgery Annual Research Symposium was held on May 14, 2025. You may view the recording here: https://ucsf.app.box.com/s/bfvgfw1o99ebqiq2wt2sbpkx6jj8iwjc For Dr. Jayaraman’s Keynote and awards announcements view here: https://ucsf.box.com/s/gqs8irzb04ahznqr499mpx2euz8j7xkr Congratulations to all the awardees listed below, selected by a panel of judges, who are members of the Department of Surgery Research Committee.

Save the Date for Loupes Day!

Loupes Day Wednesday, September 18, 2024 The annual loupes ceremony is set for Wednesday, September 18, 2024. We hope you can join us in person or via zoom as we present the second year residents with their loupes, named for members of the Naffziger Society. Names of the residents and honorees will be announced soon, […]