About
The MD-PhD Surgical Society is a professional organization aiming to provide mentorship, scholarly opportunities, and community for MD-PhD students with clinical interests in surgery and surgical subspecialties.
The society was inspired by an understanding that MD-PhD students have a unique training path and for those interested in becoming surgeon-scientists, specific guidance and support may be required.
Meet the Team
Hello all, we are the founders of the MD-PhD Surgical Society!
We are so happy you're interested and look forward to supporting you.
Founder
Elena Wilson
Education:
MD-PhD Student
Yale University School of Medicine
B.S. Molecular and Cellular Biology with Minor in Chemistry
B.A. Germanic Studies
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2020
Cancer Research Training Awardee
National Cancer Institute, NIH, 2020-2022
Founder
Sabrina DaSilva
Education:
MD-PhD Student
University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine
M.S. Chemistry
University of Pennsylvania, 2020
B.A. Biochemistry, Neurobiology
University of Pennsylvania, 2020
Our Mission
To support MD-PhD students with clinical interests in surgery and its subspecialties and to nurture the careers of future surgeon-scientists.
Our Vision
To establish a community of MD-PhD students, residents, and faculty who can provide mentorship, scholarly opportunities and guidance regarding the personal and professional growth of surgeon scientists.