Global Affairs 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 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 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 …

I am an assistant professor of surgery in the divisions of trauma, acute care, and critical care surgery at University of California, Los Angeles. My academic practice centers around collaborations with surgical partners in LMIC to expand surgical and trauma capacity globally. Throughout my training and early career, I have …

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 …

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 …

As a general surgery resident spending my 2 years of research time working with collaborators in Kigali, Rwanda, I hope to join the Global Affairs committee to enhance the impact of partnerships between AAS, institutions in Rwanda, and global surgery organizations worldwide. If elected, I would use the following partnerships …

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 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 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 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. …

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 a General Surgery resident who is currently training in a community-based consortium program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. My interest in Global Medicine is deeply intertwined with my desire to pursue medicine, as well as my past and current education. I dove into global work in …

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 …

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 …

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 …