Erica Maduakolam, MD, (she/her/hers)
Why Iowa?
"Our institution provides the opportunity to gain comprehensive training in all surgical subspecialities. Our patients travel here from across the state and surrounding areas to seek the quality of care we provide.
I chose Iowa because I wanted my training to prepare me in becoming a competent surgeon with diverse training, all while creating a collaborative learning environment where I would gain hands-on experience from the very start.
It was imperative for me to belong to a program that finds new ways support its residents with innovation in surgical education."
Research Interests
- Soft Tissue Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction
- Medical Education
- Community Outreach
What Erica is up to
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Upcoming Projects:
Maduakolam E, Johnson-Mann C, Asfew S. 2023. Investigating Diversity in Invited Speakers at National Conference amongst Surgical Subspecialties. In Data Collection.
Maduakolam E, Dixon M, Ledbetter K, Keith J. 2023. Single Midwest Tertiary Care Center 10-year Review of Disparities and Outcomes in Breast Reconstruction. Submitted for presentation.
Bull A, Maduakolam E, Rominowski K, Wibbenmeyer L, Galet C. 2022. Retrospective Multi-Center Study Examining Surgical Treatment of Older Adult Burn Patients. In Data Analysis.
Dixon M, Ramey S, Maduakolam E, Rolig B, Ledbetter K, Keith J, Akinbiyi T. 2022. Oncologic Breast Reconstruction Database. In Data Review.
Publications
Maduakolam E. Lower lid Reconstruction (Eye Rounds). 2026
Maduakolam E. Questions for TWIS (Gen Surg Qbank). 2024
Zogg CK, Kandi LA, Thomas HS, Siki MA, Choi AY, Guetter CR, Smith CB, Maduakolam E, Kondle S, Stein SL, Shaughnessy EA, Ahuja N. Comparison of Male and Female Surgeons' Experiences With Gender Across 5 Qualitative/Quantitative Domains. 2023. JAMA Surgery. Published.
Odukoya EJ, Kelley T, Madden B, Olawuni F, Maduakolam E, Cianciolo AT. 2021. Extending "Beyond Diversity": Culturally Responsive Universal Design Principles for Medical Education. Academic Medicine: Teach Learn Med. Published
Maduakolam, Erica, Barra Madden, Tatiana Kelley, and Anna T. Cianciolo. 2020. Beyond Diversity: Envisioning Inclusion in Medical Education Research and Practice. Teaching and Learning in Medicine. Published.
Presentations
Maduakolam E. Managing the Challenges of Eldercare in Surgery Training and Practice. PSRC 2026
Maduakolam E, Wibbenmeyer L, Andrews BT. 2023. Climbing the Reconstructive Ladder: Management of Scalp Electrical Burn Injury with Osteonecrosis of Cranial Bone. Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons. Lake Geneva, WI.
Ross AJ, MD, Kottwitz K, MD, Maduakolam E, Sommer NZ. 2020. Breast Reduction Aesthetic (BRA) – Aesthetic Shape Outcomes of Reduction Mammoplasty Surgery. New England Science Symposium at Harvard Medical School.
Ross AJ, MD, Kottwitz K, MD, Maduakolam E, Sommer NZ. 2020. Breast Reduction Aesthetic (BRA) – Aesthetic Shape Outcomes of Reduction Mammoplasty Surgery. Student National Medical Association, Annual Medical Education Conference.
Ross AJ, MD, Kottwitz K, MD, Maduakolam E, Sommer NZ. 2020. Breast Reduction Aesthetic (BRA) – Aesthetic Shape Outcomes of Reduction Mammoplasty Surgery. Student National Medical Association, Regional Conference. 3rd place winner for best poster presentation.
Advocacy and Invited Speaking Engagements
Panelist for WOCPRS Sub-Internship Advice Panel. 2026.
Medical Students Interested in Plastic Surgery Forum (The Aesthetic MEET). 2026.
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic, GME Residency recruiter
Hidden Figures in Medicine, Black History Month Panelist at University of Illinois Springfield, 2020
Coaching Wellness and Self-Care to Cultivate Resiliency in an Era of Burnout, National Medical Association Women’s Health Section Panelist, 2019
Committees
Society of Black Academic Surgeons – Women in Surgery Committee member
Association of Women Surgeons – Resident Committee member
UIHC Dept of Surgery, DEI Committee member
Global Outreach
El Salvador. Encounter El Salvador, Social Justice Mission trip, 2012
Tanzania. International Service Learning Medical Mission, 2011
Training
AO Hand Fractures, Case Western University, 2022
Trauma Informed Care, SIU School of Medicine, 2019
Medical School: Southern Illinois University
Shannen Ramey, MD, MPH, (she/her/hers)
Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Why Iowa?
"I wanted to train at an institution that offered a wide variety of surgical cases along with outstanding academic and research opportunities. It was also very important that I worked in an environment that was conducive to learning and encouraged inquiry."
Research Interests
- Soft Tissue Reconstruction
- Microsurgery
- Medical Education
- Community Outreach
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Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts
- Robin Osofsky, Hamza Hanif, Pierce Massie, Shannen Ramey, Richard Miskimins, Ross Clark, Mohammed Ali Rana, and Sundeep Guliani. Vascular Surgery Role in Vascular Trauma: 11-year Analysis of Peripheral Vascular Trauma Management at a Level-1 Trauma Center. Annals of Vascular Surgery. (2023). Pub Status: In Press.
- Ramey, S., McGough-Maduena, A., Nicka, C., and Fahy, B.A. Large Extraovarian Granulosa Cell Tumor of the Retroperitoneal Space. ACS Case Reports (2021). Pub Status: Published.
- Ramey, S., Wilcox, H., Evans, M., Sauerwein, R., and Wang, ML. Enteral Feeding INduced Non-Occlusive Mesenteric Ischemia, ACS Case Reports (2020). Pub Status: Published.
- Yardman-Frank, JM., Ramey, SJ., Ravichandran, N., Osmani, S., Ko, R., Berwich, M., and Durkin, JR. The Effect of Providing One-On-One Training on Skin Cancer Prevention at Community Based Free Skin Cancer Screenings: A Survey Study, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (2020). Pub Status: Published.
- Wetz, CJ., Chohan, MO., Ramey, SJ., Flores, RA., and Jung, RE. White matter correlates of creative cognition in a normal cohort. NeuroImage. 2020; 208: (116293)1-4. Pub Status: Published.
- Jung, R., Wertz, C., Ramey, S., Mims, R., Flores, R., and Chohan, MO. Subcortical contributions to high cognitive function in tumor patients undergoing awake craniotomy. Brain Communications. Pub Status: Published.
Ramey, S., Ravichandran, N., Logue, ME., and Altman, E. A non-healing scalp ulceration in a patient with a history of herbpes zoster infection. JAAD Case Reports. 2020, Jul; 6(7): 689-69. Pub Status: Published.
Poster Presentations
- Ramey, S., Osofsky, R., & Miskimins, R. Comparison of Lower Arterial Injuries Management by Trauma and Vascular Surgeons. Presented at: University of New Mexico Surgery Research Symposium; Virtual Meeting, USA (June 2021).
- Ramey, S., McGough-Maduena, A., Nicka, C., & Fahy, B. A Larg Extraovarian Granulosa Cell Tumor of the Retroperitoneal Space. Presented at: University of New Mexico Surgery Research Symposium; Virtual Meeting, USA (June 2021).
- Ravichandran, R., Ramey, S., Lala, A., & Granados, M. Attitudes Towards Inpatient Obstetric Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Presented at: American Medical Association Research Symposium; Virtual Meeting, USA (December 2020).
- Ravichandran, R., Ramey, S., Lalla, A., Granados, M., & BlackStone, J. Patient Perceptions of Virtual Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Presented at: ACOG National Medical Student Poster Session; Virtual Meeting, USA (September 2020).
- Ramey, S., Wilcons, H., Sauerwein, R., and Wang, LM. Non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia: A case report and review of the literature. Presented at: UNM Surgery Research Symposium; Virutal Meeting, USA (June 2020)
- Ramey, S., Soto-Mas, F., and Page-Reeves, J. Gaining Insight on Food Insecurity from the Perspective of Community Health Workers. Presented at: UNM SOM Rural and Urban Underserved Program Conference; Albuquerque, NM (June 2019)
- Ramey, S., Soto-Mas, F., and Page-Reeves, J. Gaining Insight on Food Insecurity from the Perspective of Community Health Workers. Presented at: UNM Family and Community Medicine Scholars Day; Alburquerque, NM (June 2019).
- Ramey, S., Soto-Mas, F., and Page-Reeves, J. Gaining Insight on Food Insecurity from the Perspective of Community Health Workers. Presented at: UNM Community of Scholars Research Day; Alburquerque, NM (April 2019).
- Ramey, S., jaeger-Siegel, L., and Meyer, M. Fighting Childhood Obesity in New Mexico: An evaluation of Kids Cook! Tasting programs within Albuquerque grade schools. Presented at the New Mexico Public Health Association Annual Conference; Albuquerque, NM (March 2018)
- Robinson, M., Ramey, S., Hall, M., Peterson, E., Shaller, E., Fullerton, L., Bussman, S., and Femling, J. Observational Study of Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Day Hikers: Determining Behavior Patterns and Risk Factors to Aid in Preventive Search and Rescue Efforts. Presented at UNM Department of Biology Undergraduate Research Day; Albuquerque, NM (April 2016).
- Ramey, S., Talbott, H., Zhang, P., Cordes-Krause, C., and Davis, J. Effects of Mdivi-1 on Progesterone Synthesis in the Corpus Luteum. Presented at: UNM Department of Biology Undergraduate Research Day; Alburquerque, NM (April 2015).
Oral Presentation
- Ravichandran, R., Lalla, A., Ramey, S., & Granados, M. Qualitative Assessment of Experiences of Pregnant Women during COVID-19 Pandemic. Presented at: UNM Department of OBGYN Grand Rounds; Alburquerque, NM (July 2020)
- Ramey, S. and Durkin, J. Cidofovir as Treatment for Recalcitrant Warts: A Case Series. Presented at: 4th Annual Walter Brugdorg M.D. Memorial Lecture & NM Dermatological Society Meeting; Albuquerque, NM (September 2019)
- Ramey, S., Talbott, H., Zhang, P., Cores-Drause, C., and Davis, J. Effects of Mdivi-1 on Progesterone Synthesis in the Corpus Luteum. Presented at UNMC Department of OBGYN Journal Club; Omaha, NE (August 2014).
Outreach and Service
- MAPS Bootcamp Planning Committee
- ASPS/PSF Resident Council Member
- Instructor for Summer Health Professions Education Program
Jordan Grimmett, MD, (he/him/his)
Why Iowa?
"Iowa exuded a strong sense of family and togetherness which is critical for success in such a rigorous training program. Given those factors along with a robust clinical environment, I knew Iowa was the perfect place for me to continue growing in all facets of life."
Research Interests
- Hand Surgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Minority representation in plastic surgery
What Jordan is up to
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Presentations
Adjunctive Tendon Protect Sheets in Flexor Tendon Repair: Association with Reduced Adhesion Formation. Surgical Research Day Best Poster. 2026
Prevalence of Early Separation from Cleft Team Care: Patients Who Are Lost to Follow-Up, American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, 2021.
Publications
Assessment of Differences in Colorectal Cancer Outcomes by Geographic Region for Black Patients in the United States. J. Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2025
Care Patterns and Outcomes for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma by Rurality of Patient Residence in a Midwestern State. J. Surg. Oncol. 2025
Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City
Eva Kaufman, MD, (she/her/hers)
Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City
Why Iowa
"I chose the University of Iowa for plastic surgery residency because if offers the ideal combination of rigorous surgical training, strong academic mentorship, and a genuinely supportive culture dedicated to resident growth. From the start, the faculty, residents, and staff created a learning environment that felt welcoming and collaborative. I value the variety of cases, the structured graduated autonomy, and the strong emphasis on teamwork. I am confident that I will become a competent surgeon with my training here in Iowa"
Research Interests
- Research Interests
- Hand Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction
- Community Outreach
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Poster Presentations
- Referral Efficiency and Rural Disparities in Hand Trauma Care at a Midwestern Rural Tertiary Center. Surgical Research Day. 2026
- Improve Examination Consistency and Accuracy in Brachial Plexus Exam with A Comprehensive Brachial Plexus Clinic Template (Kaufman, E, Zahid, R) 3/2025
Victoria Qian, MD, (she/her/hers)
Why Iowa
I was drawn to the University of Iowa’s plastic surgery program because it offers a combination of rigorous operative training, strong academic mentorship, and a deeply collegial environment. The program’s breadth — including microsurgical reconstruction, hand surgery, and gender affirming care — provides exceptional exposure while maintaining a culture of approachability and resident support. I value that Iowa emphasizes both surgical precision and patient-centered care, cultivating surgeons who are not only technically excellent but also deeply compassionate. The program’s reputation for producing independent, confident surgeons and its commitment to research and innovation make it an ideal environment to grow into the kind of plastic surgeon I aspire to be.
Research Interests
- Biomedical engineering
- Reconstructive microsurgery
- Environmental and socioeconomic impacts on surgical pathologies and outcomes
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