Diversity, Equity, Inclusion 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 …

To whom it may concern, My name is Marios Alogakos, and I am a fourth-year medical student at St George's University of London, currently completing my clinical rotations at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Chicago. As a new member of the AAS, I am eager to learn from and contribute …

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'm a general surgeon in my second year of practice as a military surgeon. I am the simulation director at our hospital. I am an assistant professor at USUHS and will take over as clerkship director later in the year.

Throughout my medical school journey, I have focused on impacting medical education, augmenting mentorship, and building initiatives that uphold diversity, equity, and inclusion. For example, I have developed a method to review clinical curriculum to ensure it was grounded in health equity, led an interdisciplinary mentorship program throughout the University …

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 …

This statement was carefully prepared to communicate my genuine interest in applying for a committee position within the Association for Academic Surgery. At a time when our society is challenged by individuals and organizations that oppose the mission of inclusion and equity; the efforts and initiatives completed by AAS are …

As an acute care surgeon, I pride myself on the quality of care I provide for patients and the impact I leave with trainees.  The AAS has been instrumental in my success -  navigating academic surgery through courses and workshops, as well as mentorship.  I look forward to the opportunity …

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 …

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 …

As a third-year vascular surgery resident at Massachusetts General Hospital, I have cultivated a strong commitment to education, diversity, equity, and inclusion. My journey, rooted in a passion for teaching and mentorship, began as a high school science teacher and continued through medical school and residency. Currently, I serve as …

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 …

I am a preliminary general surgery resident intern at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, seeking a committee position for diversity, equity, and inclusivity and membership. I am deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. My experience as a Health Equity …

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 …

I am a newly graduated trainee in my first academic/faculty position who has been attending ASC for many years. I seek to become more active within both ASC and other associations as I start my attending life. My expertise is in surgical education as I have completed two surgical education …

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 …

In the early years of my career, I described myself as a full-time hard working pediatric surgery mother. 1 year into my daughter's life and I finally decided to go to the doctor myself and emerged with several chronic medical diagnoses that ultimately resulted in 3 months of short term …

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 …

As a surgeon and clinical educator, I would like to become more involved with AAS committees. My mission is to promote the organization and help create content that will be educational and accessible to faculty and trainees from all backgrounds. As a community academic surgeon I offer a unique perspective  …

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. …

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 a current research fellow at Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s and a BIDMC general surgery resident passionate about cancer genomics, surgical education, and improving representation in academic surgery. My research focuses on improving pre-operative risk stratification in hepatoblastoma using circulating tumor DNA signatures. I have a concurrent interest in capacity building …

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 …

Earlier this year, I attended my first surgical research conference at ASC 2024, where I presented research done through a collaboration between the University of Wisconsin and the Hawassa University Hospital in Ethiopia. Since my involvement in this research project and the opportunity to hear from surgeons at ASC, I …