Upcoming Events
Tuesday Oct. 20, 2026:
“The Hot seat”
Reception @ 1730
Dinner/Program @ 1830
Local surgeons with experience at the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, MetroHealth and the VA answer questions about surgery, training and the work itself while eating five progressively hotter wings. Forty-five minutes during dinner, with the room eating along on a milder set.
Featuring:
Joseph Trunzo, MD (CCF)
Luke Rothermel, MD, MPH (UH)
Amy McDonald, MD (VA)
Tuesday Jan. 19, 2027:
Resident case night (aka stump the stars)
Reception @ 1700
Dinner/Program @ 1800
Residents v. Staff edition. Esoteric cases will be presented by our residents to two teams—one made up of residents and one of staff—to see who can crack the diagnosis first. A battle of experience vs. youthful enthusiasm (and questionable confidence). May the best team win!
Tuesday Mar. 16, 2027:
Invited speaker
Come join us for an evening of education and inspiration applicable to all levels. Come learn about “What Is Your Work Worth? How Medicare Sets the Price of an Operation — and What It Means for Your First Contract”
Tuesday May 11, 2027:
Research Contest
Come see the great research being done across Cleveland and support the next generation of surgeons and scientists as they present their work. Our trainees will compete for the podium, some cash, and—perhaps most importantly—bragging rights.
Cleveland Surgical Society Fall Meeting
Local Surgeons with experience at the Cleveland Clinic (Joseph Trunzo, MD), University Hospitals (Luke Rothermel, MD, MPH), Metrohealth, and the VA (Amy McDonald, MD) answer questions about surgery, training and the work itself while eating five progressively hotter wings while the room eats along (one a milder set).
Hosted by your 2026 president Matthew Burstein, MD, PhD eating alongside the panelists.