UCM PRS 50th Celebration

Chicago, IL US
September 20, 2025
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: Join Us for a Special Evening!

The University of Chicago Medicine Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery invites you to a landmark 50th Anniversary Celebration, honoring the extraordinary legacy of our Section, Residency Education Program, and Burn Center. This event is a chance to celebrate the achievements of alumni, faculty, and current residents, recognize our shared history of excellence, and strengthen the ties within our surgical community as we continue to grow and thrive together. Join us for an unforgettable evening dedicated to the past, present, and future of plastic surgery—a night filled with celebration, reflection, and reconnection as we commemorate five decades of innovation and achievement. Don't miss this momentous event!

Tickets:
$250 per person

Sponsorship Opportunities:
We invite you to support this celebration and the resident education fund through one of the sponsorship opportunities outlined below, whether or not you can attend. Your generous contribution will support future residents and help make this event truly memorable. 
 
Diamond – $10,000 
✔ 10 Complimentary Tickets 
✔ Recognition in Event Program

Platinum – $7,500 
✔ 8 Complimentary Tickets 
✔ Recognition in Event Program

Gold – $5,000 
✔ 6 Complimentary Tickets 
✔ Recognition in Event Program

Silver – $3,000 
✔ 4 Complimentary Tickets 
✔ Recognition in Event Program

Bronze – $1,000
✔ 2 Complimentary Tickets 
✔ Recognition in Event Program
 
 

Special Guest Performance

MingHuan Xu headshot          Winston Choi headshot

Violinist/violist MingHuan Xu is a dynamic performer and educator whose wide-ranging career spans solo, chamber, and contemporary music across five continents. Her expressive artistry and versatility have taken her to venues such asCarnegie Hall, Symphony Space, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian Institution.

She is a core member of Ensemble Dal Niente and a former violinist with the Grossman Ensemble at the University of Chicago. She tours internationally with her husband, pianist Winston Choi, as part of Duo Diorama, known for bold programming and dynamic performances.

You can find more information about MingHuan at this website.


Canadian pianist Winston Choi is Professor and Program Director of Piano at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts. Winner of France’s Concours International de Piano 20e siècle d’Orléans and Laureate of the Honens International Piano Competition, he is internationally recognized for his bold interpretations of the standard repertoire and his unwavering commitment to contemporary music. He appears worldwide as a soloist, chamber musician, and educator.

You can find more information about Winston at this website.
 
Dietary Restrictions
Food and beverages will be provided at the event. If you would like to share a dietary restriction, please contact Bridget Zhou by August 15.
Additional information
ACGME/ABMS Core Competencies: 
Professionalism
For more information, please contact:
CME Coordinator Contact Name: 
Bridget Zhou
CME Coordinator Contact Email: 
CME Coordinator Contact Phone: 
773.795.0333
Summary
Event starts: 
09/20/2025 - 6:00pm
Event ends: 
09/20/2025 - 10:30pm
Activity opens: 
05/14/2025
Activity expires: 
09/21/2025
David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago
1201 E 60th St
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Visit the David Rubenstein Forum's website! For questions about the program, contact Bridget Zhou via e-mail.
 

Hotels: https://davidrubensteinforum.uchicago.edu/local-accommodations/

The David Rubenstein Forum combines a variety of spaces, both formal and informal, large and small, calm and animated, focused and diffuse, scheduled and spontaneous. The Rubenstein Forum’s ten-story tower features vibrant and distinct “neighborhoods.” The Rubenstein Forum’s unique position on the Midway allows for expansive views toward the campus and surrounding communities as well as downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan. The City View Room on the 10th floor offers a strong visual connection between the university and the city, and it is an exquisite setting for hosting spectacular special events.

 
ACCESSIBILITY The University of Chicago is committed to providing equal access appropriate to need and circumstances and complies fully with legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are in need of special accommodation, please contact Bridget Zhou via email at [email protected].
 
The University of Chicago reserves the right to cancel or postpone this conference due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event this activity must be cancelled or postponed, the registration fee will be refunded; however, the University of Chicago is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline/travel/lodging agencies.
HOW TO REGISTER
Please log in or create an account to complete the registration. You can only choose one ticket package. If the ticket package you are looking for is not listed, or if you prefer to pay using an alternative method other than a credit card, please get in touch with Bridget Zhou for assistance.

For guests who purchase one of the sponsorship levels, please email Bridget with your guests' first and last names as well as dietary restrictions. This is crucial for an accurate head count. Bridget will also be reaching out closer to the RSVP deadline to confirm attendance, so keep an eye out for email reminders in early to mid-August.
 
Registration closes August 29, so don't delay!
 
 
Ticket Package
 Fee
1-Ticket Package
$250
2-Ticket Package
$500
3-Ticket Package
$750
4-Ticket Package
$1,000
Bronze Sponsorship
✔ 2 Complimentary Tickets 
✔ Recognition in Event Program
$1,000
Silver Sponsorship
✔ 4 Complimentary Tickets 
✔ Recognition in Event Program
$3,000
Gold Sponsorship
✔ 6 Complimentary Tickets 
✔ Recognition in Event Program
$5,000
Platinum Sponsorship
✔ 8 Complimentary Tickets 
✔ Recognition in Event Program
$7,500
Diamond Sponsorship
✔ 10 Complimentary Tickets 
✔ Recognition in Event Program
$10,000
 
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Due to the commitments involved in planning and executing this event, no refunds or exchanges will be issued.
 
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