Ethics 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 am Dr. J A Jayalal MS, FRCS (Glasgow), FACS, PhD, serving as Professor and HOD Surgery at Kanyakumari Government Medical College, and every year, eleven postgraduates join my department for their post-graduation course. I am interested in minimally invasive surgery and diabetic foot management. I also serve …

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 …

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 …

I would be an excellent member of the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) Ethics Committee due to my extensive background and commitment to surgical ethics. My fellowship in Ethics provided me with a robust foundation in the complex moral considerations that impact clinical practice and academic research. This specialized training …

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 …

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 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 an academic surgical oncologist with a strong side interest in applied moral philosophy. I believe the discipline of surgery, practiced well, requires a strong moral compass, particularly in academics when conflicts of interest are involved. It is critical that we maintain the integrity of our research endeavors without …

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 Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary surgeon at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Previously, I worked at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa, OK as an assistant professor of surgery. In my current position, I serve as the incoming Program Director for the General Surgery residency program which has …

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 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 …

As a third-year medical student in an MD/MPH program and aspiring academic surgeon, I am eager to express my interest in serving on a committee within the Association for Academic Surgery. ASC 2024, my first research conference, was a transformative experience. Presenting my global health research, attending other presentations and …

I am currently an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Miami and APD for the fellowship in endocrine surgery. I had similar roles at the University of Tennessee Medical Center where I served on the surgical education committee for the residency program and as course director for grand …

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 …

My motivation to join an AAS committee stems from a deep-seated passion for both surgery and the advancement of our field. Although I may be new to formal committee roles, my enthusiasm and dedication drive me to seek this opportunity. I am committed to bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. Joining …

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 …