Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
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.
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Bellevue Hospital, 462 First Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Director, Advanced Surgery Clerkship
MD from UMDNJ
American surgeon. 2022 Nov 30; 31348221142585
Journal of surgical research. 2025; 312:214-220
Annals of surgery. 2020 08; 272(2):e66-e71
Panamerican Journal of Trauma, Critical Care and Emergency Surgery. 2025; 14(1):44-49
Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2023 Jul 01; 237(1):109-116
Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2022 Jul 01; 235(1):78-85
American surgeon. 2022 May 21; 31348221103649