Upcoming Events
2026–2027 SEASON
All meetings are Tuesday evenings. Reception at 5:30 pm, dinner and program at 6:30 pm.
Tuesday, January 19, 2027
Stump the Stars
Resident Case Night
Residents v. Staff edition. Our residents present esoteric cases to two teams, one 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!

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Tuesday, March 16, 2027
What Is Your Work Worth?
How Medicare Sets the Price of an Operation, and What It Means for Your First Contract
An evening of education and inspiration for every level, from medical students and residents to junior faculty and practicing surgeons.
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Tuesday, May 11, 2027
Research and Essay Contest
Annual Meeting
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.
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Missed one? See photos and recaps on Past Events.
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.