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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

Upcoming: Chiefs’ Picnic

The Naffziger Surgical Society warmly invites you to this year’s Picnic Celebration honoring our graduating chiefs. We look forward to bringing together generations of Naffziger surgeons for an afternoon of reconnecting, sharing memories, and passing along your experiences and wisdom to this year’s graduates.

2026 Naffziger Resident Research Award

Resident Research Day will take place May 27, 2026 at UCSF. All UCSF Surgery Residents are eligible for the Award. Eligible research projects can be completed at UCSF or another institution.
The applicant must submit a manuscript to the Award Committee and work must be presented at the annual UCSF Department of Surgery Research Day.

In Memory of Sue Orloff, MD 1958-2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Sue Orloff, MD, a devoted surgeon, mentor, and beloved member of the community. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert Hart, professor of surgery and orthopedic spine surgeon at OHSU; their son, Jackson; and their daughter, Annie, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in perinatal […]

Loupes Day 2025

Thank you for joining us last month for the 2025 Naffziger Loupes Day ceremony. It was a joy to come together as a community to honor some of our remarkable alumni & R2s! We are very grateful to everyone who participated. Your connection to this community is what makes it so special.