From Surgeon-Scientist, to Mentor, to Department Chair: 10 Years after Receiving the Jacobson Promising Investigator Award

It was an incredible honor to be the 6th recipient of the Jacobson Promising Investigator Award of the American College of Surgeons. This brief report summarizes my journey in the 10 years since receiving this award, from a surgeon-scientist, to a scientific mentor, and, ultimately, to a department chair responsible for building the careers of other surgeon-scientists. Awards are given to individuals but reflect the work of large supporting teams, including mentors, collaborators, and mentees. In this narrative, I will point out the many colleagues who have contributed to my own career development.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Special Article Source Type: research