The MD-PhD Surgical Society is a professional organization aiming to provide mentorship, scholarly opportunities, and community for MD-PhD students with clinical interests in surgery and surgical subspecialties.
The society was inspired by an understanding that MD-PhD students have a unique training path and for those interested in becoming surgeon-scientists, specific guidance and support may be required
Our Mission Statement
The MD-PhD Surgical Society aims to connect aspiring surgeon-scientists with the resources and support they need to excel in their careers. Our goal is to empower the next generation of surgical leaders through mentorship, professional development, and scholarly pursuits
Meet our Team
Founder
Elena M. Wilson
MD-PhD Student, Yale School of Medicine
Education:
B.S. Molecular and Cellular Biology with Minor in Chemistry
B.A. Germanic Studies
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2020
Cancer Research Training Awardee
National Cancer Institute, NIH, 2020-2022
Founder
Sabrina DaSilva
MD-PhD Student, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Education:
M.S. Chemistry
University of Pennsylvania, 2020
B.A. Biochemistry, Neurobiology
University of Pennsylvania, 2020
School Representatives
Artin Asadipooya
University of Chicago
Casey Gilles
Duke University School of Medicine
Sarah Van Winkle
Baylor College of Medicine | Rice University
Kelly O’Conor
Harvard Medical School
Manlin Shao
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Rishi Devulapalli
University of Alabama- Birmingham (UAB)
Heersink School of Medicine
Additional School Representatives Not Yet Pictured:
Sofia Krylova
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Christopher Mederos
Phillip Mackie
University of Florida College of Medicine
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