Membership Nominations New

As an international nominee for the Membership Committee of the AAS, I am deeply committed to advancing the mission of this organization. With a strong background in global surgery and academic medicine, I understand the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive membership that reflects the broad spectrum of academic …

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 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 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 …

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 …

As an Education Chief at MD Anderson Cancer Center for the Complex General Surgical Oncology (CGSO) Fellowship program, and having been Administrative Chief in residency, the strengths that I aim to offer to an AAS committee would be insights on trainee curriculum and mentorship, as well as perspectives on 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 graduated residency and fellowship last year and have taken on a job in an academic setting in CT surgery. I have always favorably thought of the AAS and would like to continue being a member by actively participating in a committee. I have interests in leadership, academic advancement, and …

I am a surgical resident at the Brigham and a postdoctoral fellow in the Laboratory for Surgical and Metabolic Research. My deep passion lies in studying gastrointestial physiology and cancer metabolism to discover opportunities for novel cancer therapeutics. My journey toward becoming an independent surgical investigator has been profoundly impacted …

The AAS has been my academic home since 2016. This organization is one of the most influential in my young academic surgery career and I am so grateful for every opportunity I have had to be involved. I am currently the Class of 2021 Councilor and this has been an …

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 …

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 …

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 …

My interest in the Education Committee continues to grow as a current committee member. During my time on the committee, I have helped with revamping the surgical jeopardy program and hope to continue to contribute to these efforts as well as helping create new events and topics that can be …

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 an academic surgical oncologist at the University of Virginia, specializing in melanoma and soft tissue sarcoma, with a lab that focuses on the impact of obesity on treatment melanoma responses. I have been a member of the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) since 2013, when I had the …

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 …