Friday March 6, 2015 @ 6:30 PM
One Market Restaurant
1 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
- Naffziger Dinner for UCSF Surgery Residents
- Introduction of UCSF Chief Residents
- Introduction of New President
News & Events
Celebration Honoring William P. Schecter, MD, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at UCSF and SFGH
On Thursday, December 3, the UCSF Department of Surgery hosted a celebration was held honoring the illustrious career and accomplishments of William P. Schecter, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.C.C.M.
Dr. Schecter joined the UCSF faculty in 1980 as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery. He then served as the Chief of Surgery at the LBJ Tropical Medical Center, Pago Pago, American Samoa (1981-1983) and as a Lecturer in Surgery at the University of Natal, Durban, RSA (1983-1984). Dr. Schecter returned to UCSF in 1984 where he was appointed Chief of Surgery at the San Francisco General Hospital and Vice-Chair of Surgery at UCSF in 1993 serving that capacity until 2008.
The celebration began with a luncheon and scientific session at the UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center moderated by M. Margaret Knudson, M.D., Professor of Surgery in the UCSF Department of Surgery at Zuckerberg SFGH. This was followed by a dinner celebration at AT&T Park in San Francisco. In honor of Dr. Schecter’s dedication and service to SFGH, UCSF has established the “Trauma Resident of the Year” award.
View all photos of celebration
Featured Image: Dr. Darrell Cass, Dr. William Schecter and Dr. Edward Chen
Marjorie Albo, Wife of Legendary Bay Area Surgeon Dr. Robert Albo, Dies
Marjorie Stanley Albo of Piedmont, California passed away peacefully in Orinda, California with her family by her side. Marjorie “Marge” was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Robert Albo, well known bay area surgeon and former team physician of the Oakland Raiders and Golden State Warriors for many years.
Awards Announced for 28th Annual J. Engelbert Dunphy Resident Research Symposium
The 28th Annual J. Engelbert Dunphy Resident Research Symposium was held on March 11, 2015 at Toland Hall. Jennifer Grandis, MD, Associate Vice Chancellor of Clinical and Translational Research, Director of Clincial and Translational Science Institute, and Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, gave the keynote presentation.
Among the winners was Bian Wu, M.D., the UCSF General Surgery Resident Liaison to the Naffziger Society and member of the executive council. Dr. Wu tied for the Best “Quick-Shot” Presentation.
Read full story at the UCSF Resident Portal
Featured Image: Left to right: Bian Wu, Carlie Thompson, Peter Stock, Gavitt Woodard, Jennifer Grandis, Nancy Ascher, Jessica Cohan, Lily Cheng, Benjamin Howard
Laurence F. Yee, MD Installed as 66th President of UCSF Naffziger Surgical Society
Laurence F. Yee, MD, FACS, FASCRS has been elected the 66th President of the UCSF Naffziger Surgical Society for the 2015-2016 term. Dr. Yee is a general and colorectal surgeon and Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at UCSF. He also serves as Director of the Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery Program at CPMC. Dr. Yee is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and active in numerous professional societies .
A Personal Tribute to the Late Thomas R. Russell, MD
Read on November 16, 2014 in Bolinas, California
Dr. Thomas Russell is that once in a lifetime person and personality.
The 1 in a billion person.
And it was my great luck to be associated with him.
It is virtually impossible properly thank Dr. Russell for all of the teaching and mentorship he has personally provided me and all the hundreds of UCSF medical students and surgical residents who have had the privilege of working with him.
You have had a career and family that every surgeon aspires for.
Dr. Russell served as a US Navy surgeon during Vietnam, finished as Chief Resident in surgery at UCSF under Dr. William Blaisdell and Dr. JE Dunphy, recruited to join Dr. Peter Volpe in practice of colon and rectal surgery in San Francisco at age 33, succeeded Dr. Carlton Mathewson as Chairman of Surgery at California Pacific Medical Center at age 37, and left his surgical practice in his absolute prime at age 59 as he was recruited to become the Executive Director of the American College of Surgeons in Chicago succeeding Dr. Samuel Wells.
But to me, even more important than what you accomplished as a surgeon, was how you treated all people, whether they were patients, students, nurses, doctors, or even complete strangers.
…with respect, kindness, and compassion.
Presidential Winter 2015 Update
Dear Naffziger Surgical Society Members:
It remains as my honor and privilege to serve as your 65th Naffziger Society President for 2014-15. I wanted to update you on our upcoming annual events and make some other announcements attendant to our latest Executive Council meeting in January:
Postgraduate Course in Breast & Endocrine Surgery
It is my pleasure to invite you to San Francisco for the Postgraduate Course in Breast & Endocrine Surgery,co-chaired by Dr. Quan-Yang Duh and Dr. Laura Esserman,and hosted by the UCSF Department of Surgery. This outstanding program is held in conjunction with Naffziger Day at the Marines’ Memorial Club on March 6-7th.
I have invited Dr. Gerard Doherty as the Naffziger Visiting Professor and UCSF Endocrine Surgery has invited Dr. Nancy Perrier from the MD Anderson Cancer Center. I am delighted to report both of our invited speakers have accepted. All members are cordially invited to attend our March 6th lunch business meeting at Marine’s Memorial, and our March 6th dinner meeting at One Market Restaurant where we will recognize both the 2015-16 UCSF Chief Residents and our new society members.
Registration for Course
There is no charge for attending the Postgraduate Course itself. Attendance is complementary. However, if CME Credit is required, there is a $35.00 charge.
Note online registration is not available for Naffziger members. Instead, please register either by calling the CME office at 415-475-5808 or registering at the conference with Courtney Flookes, the Post-Graduate course coordinator.
Cost for Business Lunch and Naffziger Dinner
For your convenience, you may now pay for these events online by clicking the PayPal Pay for Events button on our website. The cost for the lunch on March 6th is $50.00 and $100.00 for the dinner that evening for a total of $150.00. If you elect to bring a spouse or guest to the dinner, please add an additional $100.00. PayPal will give you the option at checkout to attach a note indicating which events you are paying for and whether you will be bringing a guest. Click here if you would like to pay for these events using PayPal. You may also mail us a check at the address listed below.
Membership Dues Support the Naffziger Society’s Mission
We truly value your support and loyalty through payment of membership dues. These funds are critical to supporting the mission of the Society including our educational symposiums, annual events and social functions. For those of you who have paid this past year’s membership dues, Thank You!
If you have not yet paid your 2014 dues for the academic year 2014-2015, please consider doing so today by clicking the PayPal “Pay Membership Dues“ button on our website. Click here if you would like to pay these dues now. You may also, of course, send us a check for $200.00 made payable to the “UCSF Naffziger Surgical Society”. Please mail the check to:
UCSF Naffziger Surgical Society
P.O. Box 3052
Berkeley, CA 94703
Since we are a 501(c)(3) registered organization, your membership dues should be tax deductible.
New Online Billing and Payments System
I am also pleased to tell you about our new and modern system for billing and payment of membership fees. We have worked hard to make payment of dues easy and convenient. Members with valid email addresses on file will be emailed electronic invoices for membership dues for the 2015-2016 academic year. For the first time, you may pay your dues directly from your electronic invoice by clicking the “View Pledge Now” button within the email. This will take you to a secure website with a “Pay Now” button operated by “Intuit Payment Processing”, a well-established and highly respected name in the field. You payment will be instantly credited to your membership account and you will receive a payment confirmation.
Because we are in a year of transition from a purely paper-based system, we will also be mailing paper bills to the membership. We will, of course, endeavor to avoid sending you a paper bill if you have already paid your 2015-2016 dues electronically.
Supporting the Orlo Clark Lectureship in Endocrine Surgery
Dr. Quan Duh has written an accompanying letter to the membership providing additional details on the outstanding didactic program for this years’ post-graduate course, and further requesting your support of The Orlo Clark Lectureship in Endocrine Surgery. Dr. Clark is recognized as one of the fathers of modern American endocrine surgery and is world-renowned in the field. Please click here to read Dr. Duh’s letter.
In Closing
Finally, we appreciate the efforts of members to update the Society on their latest contact information. During the past year, we have made significant strides in cleaning up our records and bringing the society forward into the digital age. As a reminder, you can update your contact information at any time by using the contact form on our website or by emailing us directly at naffziger.society@gmail.com.
I look forward to seeing you in person on March 6th and 7th for several days of learning and fellowship. Please feel free to to reach out to me or any council member regarding any issue you would like addressed or if you have ideas for improving the Society.
Sincerely,
James Constant, MD
President, UCSF Naffziger Surgical Society
Fall Presidential Update 2014
Dear Naffziger Surgical Society Members:
It is my honor and privilege to serve as your 65th President for 2014-15. Our Executive Council met in September and I would like to summarize for you some important announcements including new nominations to the executive council and upcoming events.
Announcements
- Executive Secretary Annette Bronstein has retired after many years of service. The Naffziger Society wishes to express its gratitude for her service.
- Our new Executive Secretary is Angie Hirano Shin. Many of you know Angie from her outstanding work as Manager of the UCSF Department of Surgery Education Office. Recently Angie returned to California from Hawaii and the Society is very fortunate to have her.
Nominations by Executive Council
The council has nominated Dr. Laurence Yee as Vice-President for 2014-15. After confirmation at our annual meeting in March 2015, Dr. Yee will become Vice-President/President-Elect and then President for the 2015-16 term.
The council has nominated Dr. Mika Varma as a member-at-large
The council has nominated Dr. Rita Mukhtar as a member-at-large.
The council has nominated Dr. Jonathan Carter as website liaison.
Current Executive Council
In addition to myself, the Executive Council, is comprised of Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Shelley Marks; at-large members Dr. Crystine Lee, Dr. Michelle Li, Dr. Wen Shen; and immediate past-Presidents Dr. Carlos Corvera, Dr. Brent Eastman, and Dr. Jim Macho.
Website Updates
- I encourage you to visit our website. We have made numerous improvements to the site including a new searchable membership directory.
- In the near future, we will add the ability to pay membership dues on the site by clicking a PayPal button.
New Contact Info
You may reach us at our new address, via email, phone or fax:
UCSF Naffziger Surgical Society
P.O. Box 3052
Berkeley, CA 94703
naffziger.society@gmail.com
(415) 496-5572
(415) 325-4601 (Fax)
Support the Naffziger Society
Please support your society by ensuring your annual membership dues and contact information are current. Please use our contact us form or email us at naffziger.society@gmail.com with any changes.
Fall Events
Memorial Service for Dr. Thomas Russell
Wednesday, October 29 – 6:30 – 7:30 pm
The American College of Surgeons will be hosting a “Celebration of Life” service for Dr. Thomas R. Russell, our friend and past Naffziger President (1991-92). The ACS has also created a wonderful tribute to Dr. Russell on its website.
The service will take place at:
Moscone Center North
747 Howard St., San Francisco, CA, 94103
Room 130-131
Naffziger Reception & Cocktail Hour
Wednesday, October 29, 2014 – 7:30 – 10:30 pm
In conjunction with the ACS Clinical Congress, the Naffziger Society will be hosting a reception for our members as well as surgical residents at UCSF. The event will be held at:
Hotel Zetta VIP Playroom – Map and Directions
55 5th St.
San Francisco
2015 Events
UCSF Post-Graduate Course in General Surgery / Naffziger Day
March 6, 2015
- Naffziger lecture
- Business meeting
- Dinner
USCF Department of Surgery Annual Surgical Loupes Ceremony
August, 2015
The Society will present and sponsor a resident each year in honor of Dr. Howard Naffziger.
Executive Council Meeting
The next Executive council meeting will be held in January, 2015. Feel free to to reach out to me or any council member regarding any issue you would like addressed.
Sincerely,
James Constant, MD
President
UCSF Naffziger Surgical Society
Naffziger Social & Cocktail Hour
In conjunction with Clinical Congress 2014 hosted by the the American College of Surgeons, all Naffziger members and UCSF Surgery Residents are invited for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the elegant VIP Playroom.
UCSF Department of Surgery Presents 27th Annual Dunphy Resident Research Symposium
The UCSF Department of Surgery presented the annual Resident Research Symposium funded by the UCSF Naffziger Surgical Society on April 25, 2014, an event that showcases the research of residents, fellows and medical students in the Department of Surgery and honors the life and accomplishments of J. Engelbert Dunphy, a legendary surgeon and former Chair of the Department. The 2014 Presentation Winners* were Best Basic Science Presentation,James Gardner, M.D., Ph.D.; Best Clinical Science Presentation, Emily Huang, M.D.; Outstanding Basic Science Presentation, Chris Derderian M.D. (Emory University surgical resident); Outstanding Clinical Science Presentation, Carolyn Seib, M.D.; Best Basic Science “Quick-Shot, Cerine Jeanty, M.D.; Best Clinical Science “Quick-Shot, Adam Laytin, M.D.
* Please click image above to enlarge