Honored Mentor

Larry C. Booth (Deceased)

He believed in me at every stage of my life, surgical training and career. Larry generously shared his passion for surgery and attention to detail, along with friendship and kindness....
Honored Mentor

Elizabeth M. Santschi

...appreciative of her support and friendship. Her residents have been lucky to have someone who shows them the thought process preparing for complex surgeries, models integrity and compassion, and makes...
Honored Mentor

Patrick T. Colahan

...owe it all to him. I would not have finished my resident research without Dr. Colahan’s help. Dr. Colahan advised and inspired me during my veterinary internship and residency training...
Honored Mentor

Ross A. Lirtzman

...and truly humbled to receive this recognition as an ACVS Honored Mentor. To be acknowledged in this way by my peers is both unexpected and profoundly meaningful. Mentorship has never...
Honored Mentor

Amy Kapatkin

...is inspirational and her dedication to teaching is greatly contributing to the field of Orthopedic Surgery. I am forever grateful for her mentorship. Mentoring residents and young faculty are like...
Honored Mentor

E. Christopher Orton

...cardiac surgery fellowship and has been instrumental in helping guide me toward a career focused on the surgical treatment of structural heart disease. I am thankful every day that he...
Honored Mentor

Michael W. Ross

...career-long dedication to the profession and to teaching students, residents, and colleagues around the world. I owe much of my success to his mentorship. Dr. Mike Ross has been one...
Honored Mentor

Spencer A. Johnston

...and professionally have made an exceptionally positive impact on me. I am very appreciative for Dr. Johnston’s outstanding training during my residency and his support and mentorship in my career....
News

Change in director of the Examination Committee

...first committee director, bringing experience from two terms on the EC during the transition to the two-phase examination. Through Dr. Elce’s collaboration and leadership, the EC is better positioned to...