Clinical and Health Services Research Nominations New

As a new member of ACS, a fourth-year medical student and third-year PhD student in Health Services with a concentration in Community Health, it is my duty as a future surgeon to remain active in performing necessary and continual research toward the development of global and community health. Keeping clinical …

I love academic medicine - I’m passionate about not only surgical education, but also clinical and health services research. I spent three years in my academic development time obtaining an MPH and performing clinical and health services research at the Center for Surgery and Public Health at Brigham and Women’s …

As a resident general surgeon at Zhejiang provincial peoples hospital, Hangzhou, China. I am eager to have a chance to contribute to the global surgery landscape. Pursuing my post graduate studies in this part of the globe offers a unique persepective on surgical education and practice. As I am still …

I am eager to join the Committee on Academic Advancement or the Clinical and Health Services Research Committee to contribute to the advancement of patient care via academic surgery. As an academic Trauma Surgeon and Pediatric Trauma Medical Director, I am interested in adherence to best practice guidelines and am …

I haved served in various capacities of national organisations towards advancement of medical science and research. I have applied for the committees of this eminent organisation so that I can serve it the better way.

I am a 3rd-year medical student at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Being on the DEI committee is an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful change in a field that profoundly impacts people's lives and would allow me to work collaboratively with other colleagues to develop strategies that promote …

My long-term career goal is to develop into a surgeon-scientist with a clinical practice in hepatobiliary surgical oncology and a research program focused on advancing health equity in cancer care through systems-level intervention design. For my academic development time in residency, I plan to study inequities in access to and …

I am deeply committed to advancing clinical and health service research, particularly in the context of underserved communities. As a general surgeon with a focus on health systems strengthening, I am currently conducting a research that addresses critical issues in healthcare delivery. I seek to join the Clinical and Health …

Dear Members of the Selection Committee, I am writing to express my interest in joining the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion or Clinical and Health Services Research Committee of the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS). My career as a trauma surgeon is dedicated to advancing health equity, with a focus on …

I'm a 4th-year medical student at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and have been involved with the AAS since 2020. My journey with AAS began when a mentor encouraged me to submit an abstract, leading to my first presentation at the virtual Academic Surgical Congress in 2021. Since then, …

I am currently an academic surgical oncologist at Emory University focused on hepatobiliary and peritoneal surface malignancies. I have been a member of the Association for Academic Surgery since 2017 - when I had the opportunity to present at the ASC. The AAS has played a critical role in my …

I am a third-year medical student of Nigerian descent, passionate about breast surgery and global health. Early in medical school, I was elected as the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine (CCLCM) Liaison for the Student National Medical Association (SNMA). In this role, I promoted diversity at CCLCM and built …

Dear Sir, Madam, I am writing to express my interest in serving as a committee member for the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS). I was first introduced to AAS during my years as a research resident and immediately found it to be an inclusive environment where I could thrive. The …

The AAS has been instrumental in my development as an academic surgeon. My research during residency was supported by the AAS Research Fellowship award and I have had the privilege of presenting my work at the ASC multiple times. I am completing a 2-year term on the Publications Committee and …

I am a fourth-year medical student with a strong interest in multidisciplinary research. Research allows for the dissemination of knowledge and has the potential to improve patient outcomes. My passion for research started during my undergraduate degree doing ELISA plates and was nurtured during my master's program. It was a …

The AAS has afforded me tremendous opportunities to grow as a leader in academic surgery and I want to be able to give back not only to the organization but to the members of AAS to further improve the mission. It was through AAS that I have met some of …

I am requesting your support in serving on the Clinical and Health Services Research Committee of the AAS. I serve as the Director of Research in the Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Harvard Medical School. My research is focused …

I am eager to serve on the Military Committee to increase military surgeon participation in AAS.  I believe that military surgeons bring unique skills, experiences, and perspectives that enrich the field of surgery. Notably, military surgeons provide a unique perspective in trauma care, adaptability in challenging environments, and commitment to …

I am a first-year academic surgical oncologist with special interests in hepatobiliary surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and metastatic colon cancer. I have prior experience in translational research, examining tumor immunogenic mutations for treatment of metastatic cancers and am looking to translate my experience in tumor genomics into guiding patient and …

I am a non-traditional international graduate and a 4th year general surgery resident at Montefiore Medical Center. I am passionate about lung physiology, and lung and esophageal cancer research. I have spent dedicated research years focusing on clinical and patient reported outcomes research and integrated the same into my residency. …

With a strong foundation in both basic science and clinical research, I believe I would be a valuable addition to the Research Committee for the Association of Academic Surgeons. Currently I am an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine with a mixed …

I am a general surgery resident at the University of Texas Houston and am currently pursuing a 2 year research fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. I am very passionate about academic surgery and after attending the AAS Fall Course last year, I would love to be …

I am eager to serve as a committee member of the Clinical and Health Services Research Committee for the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS), driven by a deep commitment to advancing research that bridges the gap between clinical practice and healthcare delivery. While I have not yet attended an AAS …

I am seeking your support for my nomination to the AAS Global Affair Committee, the Education Committee, and the Clinical and Health Services Research Committee. I am a pediatric surgeon at Texas Children’s Hospital and part of the global surgery faculty at Baylor College of Medicine. My clinical focus is …

I am a first-generation college graduate from rural Indiana who is currently completing a two-year research fellowship at Fox Chase Cancer Center in hopes to become a surgical oncologist. Being an underrepresented voice in surgery has demanded not only work ethic, but patience and confidence. Eventually, I want to function …

I am a third-year medical student at Albany Medical College. I am pursuing an MD/DR through its reputed Physician-Scientist Program. My admission was based on my early involvement in surgical research, co-authoring a publication in neurosurgical research at age 17 and, soon after, achieving my first lead-author basic neurosurgical publication. …

As a fourth year medical student at UCLA who hopes to pursue a career in academic surgery, I would be honored to serve on an AAS Committee. The AAS has been a wonderful community for me since my first few months of medical school, and I would love to now …

I am an international medical graduate from the University of Nigeria, College of Medicine. I am excited at the prospect of serving on the AAS Committee as it presents a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change in a field that profoundly impacts lives. Having practiced in underserved African communities and …

I am an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, specializing in bariatric and general surgery, with a strong focus on outcomes research for obesity treatments. Following the completion of a T32 research fellowship in trauma research, I was inspired to pursue a career in academic surgery. My …

I am a fellowship-trained surgical oncologist and health services researcher at Indiana University (IU) where I serve as an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology at IU Health and the Richard Roudebush VA Medical Center. My clinical focus is on hepato-pancreatobiliary, upper GI, and peritoneal surface …

I would like the opportunity to serve on an Association for Academic Surgery committee as I have found this society to be consistently progressive, inclusive and welcoming to surgeons of all levels. The annual meeting allows students, residents and faculty a platform to amplify important research, and society leadership has …

As a trauma/critical care surgeon, I care for a wide array of patient populations, and have worked with countless specialties, both in the field of surgery and out. I care for a diverse group of patients, and believe in the value of a workforce that reflects the patient populations we …

National organizations such as the AAS are rarely shared with students, and they don’t get involved until later on. I only discovered AAS after meeting my mentor who has dedicated her work and life to academic surgery. My classmates who aren’t as fortunate to have a mentor introduce them to …

I am an academic colorectal surgeon and educator. For two years I have served as Director of our Surgery Clerkship and Sub-internship for medical students. I am also active in health services research. AAS membership has been a rewarding and academically rejuvenating experience for me as a resident, fellow, and …

I am a general surgery resident and thoracic surgery research fellow at the Massachusetts General Hospital. My research focuses on improving outcomes after lung and esophageal surgery and novel methods for evaluating postoperative recovery and complications. My long-term goal is to become an academic thoracic surgeon specializing in thoracic surgical …

Serving on the Publications Committee for the Association of Academic Surgery has been one of the most fulfilling academic commitments I have had the privilege of enjoying over the past year and a half. In this role I have had the opportunity to review abstracts and manuscripts submitted to Journal …

I am a fellowship-trained health services researcher, Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, and faculty member in the Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center at the Indiana University School of Medicine. My surgical practice is focused on bariatric and general surgery, which is well aligned with my research interests …