The Department of Surgery has an expectation that residents and faculty advance in the area of patient care, medical knowledge, clinical research, and fosters the desire to become academically productive. This meeting is a venue for research projects produced by faculty, fellows and residents, as well as program alumni of this program to be presented. This conference offers a case-based learning environment to allow review and discussion of interesting cases. The JD Ashmore Lectureship is a yearly series of presentations by current surgery residents and fellows in training, attendings active on the teaching service and alumni of the residency program who have an interest in academic medicine. The purpose of this event is to highlight clinical research projects completed during the academic year by residents and faculty. Alumni will have the opportunity to present their research interests as well.