Challenging Dogmas: Lessons Learned as an Academic Surgeon

In this sixth annual Kenneth L. Mattox, MD Lecture, Dr. Hasan Alam discusses his career as an academic surgeon, sharing stories about lessons learned and discoveries made during his work in trauma care practice and research.

This Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery Grand Rounds session took place on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. Attendance will be available in-person at Alkek Building N.315.

Activity Information

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Needs Statement

Surgeons, advanced practice providers, fellows, residents, and medical students in various surgical specialties and subspecialties need to receive regular updates on advances in surgical care and clinical practices. Novel technologies and procedures will be examined as means to improve the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions requiring surgical intervention. The series aims to expand the knowledge of learners, enhance surgical skills, increase surgical efficiency, disseminate surgical best practices, and improve surgical outcomes.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of the session, the participants should be able to:

  • Discuss new developments in the areas of hemorrhage control and damage control resuscitation.
  • Identify approaches to challenge established surgical dogma.
  • Review novel pharmacological approaches for organ protection in the setting of hemorrhage and brain injury.

Target Audience

Professional Categories

  • Physicians
  • Medical Students
  • Fellows
  • Residents
  • Other Health Professionals

Specialties

  • Surgery

Interest Groups

  • Hospital Medicine

Activity Evaluation

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

Educational Methods

  • Lectures

Accreditation/Credit Designation

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Activity Directors

  1. Michele Loor, M.D., FACS

    Michele Loor, M.D., FACS

    Associate Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine
  2. James W. Suliburk, M.D., FACS

    James W. Suliburk, M.D., FACS

    Associate Professor and Chief, Endocrine Surgery
    Baylor College of Medicine

Term of Approval

April 1, 2023 through April 30, 2025. Original release date: April 1, 2023.

Disclosure Policy

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Disclosures

The following individual(s) has/have reported financial or other relationship(s) with commercial entities whose products/services may relate to the educational content of this activity:

Presenter

  1. Hasan Alam, M.D. Placeholder Image

    Hasan Alam, M.D.

    Loyal and Edith Davis Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery
    Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

Activity Directors

  1. Michele Loor, M.D., FACS

    Michele Loor, M.D., FACS

    Associate Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:
    • Consultancy: Vicarious Surgical
  2. James W. Suliburk, M.D., FACS

    James W. Suliburk, M.D., FACS

    Associate Professor and Chief, Endocrine Surgery
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

Planning Committee Members

  1. Sukriti Bansal, M.D. Placeholder Image

    Sukriti Bansal, M.D.

    General Surgery Resident
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  2. Scott A. LeMaire, MD, FACS, FAHA, FCCP

    Scott A. LeMaire, MD, FACS, FAHA, FCCP

    Professor and Vice-Chair for Research
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  3. Michele Loor, M.D., FACS

    Michele Loor, M.D., FACS

    Associate Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:
    • Consultancy: Vicarious Surgical
  4. Todd Rosengart, M.D., F.A.C.S.

    Todd Rosengart, M.D., F.A.C.S.

    DeBakey-Bard Chair of Surgery
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  5. James W. Suliburk, M.D., FACS

    James W. Suliburk, M.D., FACS

    Associate Professor and Chief, Endocrine Surgery
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

Presenter:

Hasan Alam, M.D.

Loyal and Edith Davis Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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