Welcome to the Department of Surgery

Quality surgical care only comes through superior technical training, a great fund of knowledge, and compassion for the less fortunate. The Department of Surgery is committed to training future leaders in medicine. We will provide exceptional patient care, dedicated community service, and promote innovative basic science and clinical research. We must always be conscious that
"The first qualification for a physician is hopefulness"

*James Little, U.S. physician (1836-1885)