Michael J. Klein

Michael J. Klein, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery

Keywords
surgical education, operative trauma, trauma simulation, high-fidelity simulation
Summary

As a trauma surgeon, my research focuses on enhancing surgical competence in managing high-acuity, low-occurrence (HALO) injuries through the use of advanced simulation. Recognizing the infrequent nature of the worst of these life-threatening injuries, and the limitations of real-patient practice, my work centers on creating realistic and immersive training environments for medical students, residents, and fellows to refine their surgical skills, particularly when every second matters and someone's life is on the line. 

My current projects involve utilizing a next-generation human surgical simulator to replicate severe traumatic bleeding and organ injury, allowing trainees to perform operative procedures in a high-fidelity setting. These simulations are enhanced by allowing the students to "stop time," allowing for real-time correction, feedback and mentorship. The effectiveness of this approach is measured through assessments that provide objective feedback, leading to improved skill acquisition and increased confidence among trainees in managing the most complex of operative traumatic injuries.

Phone

212-263-6509

Academic office

Bellevue Hospital, 462 First Avenue

New York, NY 10016

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MD from UMDNJ

Chao, Edward; Liveris, Anna; Yusaf, Tricia; Batista, Gabriela; Diaz, Dajelyn; Cruz, Juan; Lee, Alex-Sungbae; Pohlman, Jessica; Andrews, Kiah; Bukur, Marko; Teperman, Sheldon; Klein, Michael J

American surgeon. 2022 Nov 30; 31348221142585

Chernetskii, Nikita; Chao, Edward; Grin, Eric A.; Decker, Christopher; Klein, Michael J.

Journal of surgical research. 2025; 312:214-220

Klein, Michael J; Frangos, Spiros G; Krowsoski, Leandra; Tandon, Manish; Bukur, Marko; Parikh, Manish; Cohen, Steven M; Carter, Joseph; Link, Robert Nathan; Uppal, Amit; Pachter, Hersch Leon; Berry, Cherisse

Annals of surgery. 2020 08; 272(2):e66-e71

Chernetskii, Nikita; Grin, Eric A.; Klein, Michael J.

Panamerican Journal of Trauma, Critical Care and Emergency Surgery. 2025; 14(1):44-49

DiMaggio, Charles J; Klein, Michael; Young, Claire; Bukur, Marko; Berry, Cherisse; Tandon, Manish; Frangos, Spiros

Injury prevention. 2024 Aug 23;

Escobar, Natalie; Keshinro, Ajaratu; Hambrecht, Amanda; Frangos, Spiros; Berman, Russell S; DiMaggio, Charles; Joseph, Kathie-Ann; Bukur, Marko; Klein, Michael J; Ude-Welcome, Akuezunkpa; Berry, Cherisse

Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2023 Jul 01; 237(1):109-116

Escobar, Natalie; DiMaggio, Charles; Frangos, Spiros G; Winchell, Robert J; Bukur, Marko; Klein, Michael J; Krowsoski, Leandra; Tandon, Manish; Berry, Cherisse

Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2022 Jul 01; 235(1):78-85

Tamirian, Richard; Klein, Michael; Chui, Patricia; Park, Julia; Frangos, Spiros; Shah, Paresh; Malino, Cris M K

American surgeon. 2022 May 21; 31348221103649