Work-In-Progress Session

Presented by: Laura A. Graham, PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar
Stanford-Surgery Policy Improvement Research and Education Center
Dept. of Surgery
Stanford University, School of Medicine

Talk title: “A Primer to VA Data”

For dial-in instructions, please contact Ana Mezynski at mezynski@stanford.edu

Presented by:
Alex Sox-Harris, PhD, Associate Professor
S-SPIRE Center

And

Todd Wagner, PhD, Associate Professor
S-SPIRE Center

Talk Title: “VA’s Efforts to Purchase More Surgical Care: Effects on Costs, Quality and Access”

For dial-in instructions, please contact Ana Mezynski at mezynski@stanford.edu

Marzena Sasnal, PhD
Social Science Research Professional, S-SPIRE Center
Department of Surgery
Stanford University

Talk Title: “Feasibility and Acceptability of Coaching Residents on Teleneurology Communication Skills”

For dial-in instructions, please contact Ana Mezynski at mezynski@stanford.edu

Dr. Arash Momeni is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In addition to offering all reconstructive modalities following mastectomy, Dr. Momeni has developed cutting edge surgical approaches to post-mastectomy reconstruction such as hybrid breast reconstruction (i.e. the combination of free flap transfer and implant placement) and techniques of flap neurotization with the goal to improve sensory recovery to the reconstructed breast.

The 22nd Annual Thomas J. Fogarty, MD Lecture: Focus on Innovation

Friday, October 30, 2020 | 4pm
LKSC – Berg Hall | Stanford University

Featuring Julio C. Palmaz, MD, radiologist, honorary Ashbel Smith Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center, inventor, entrepreneur, and vintner.
The Fogarty lectureship was established to bring together a diverse community in Silicon Valley focusing on leaders in discovery, invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship. This event is sponsored by Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign, Fogarty Institute for Innovation and Stanford Department of Surgery. Watch this space for more information.

Register here.

Presented by:
Kristen Davis, MPH, Social Science Researcher
S-SPIRE Center

Title: “NIH Grant Updates”

For dial-in instructions, please contact Ana Mezynski at mezynski@stanford.edu

Work In Progress Session

Kirbi Yelorda, MD, General Surgery Resident
Title: “Relationship Between High Deductible Health Plans and Emergency Hernia Operations”

For dial-in instructions, please email Ana Mezynski at mezynski@stanford.edu

Speakers:

Katelyn Susan Chan, MD Student
Julia Chandler, MD, General Surgery Resident
Mentor: Stephanie Chao, Assistant Professor of Surgery (Pediatric Surgery) at Stanford University Medical Center

Talk title: “Mental Health Outcomes in Pediatric Trauma and Chronic Disease Patients: A Large Database Approach”

For dial-in instructions, please email Ana Mezynski at mezynski@stanford.edu