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    Nita Ahuja, MD, MBA

    Chair of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine

    Nita Ahuja, MD, MBA is a prominent figure in academic medicine and surgery. She currently serves as the Chair of the Council of Faculty and Academic Societies (CFAS) at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).12 This role involves representing physicians from medical schools and academic societies, focusing on issues like faculty well-being and organizational culture in healthcare.4

    Professional Positions

    Dr. Ahuja holds several significant positions:

    • William H. Carmalt Professor of Surgery and Chair of the Department of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine6
    • Chief of Surgery at Yale New Haven Hospital8

    Academic Leadership

    Her leadership extends beyond her clinical roles:

    • Appointed Chair-Elect of the Council of Faculty and Academic Societies (CFAS) for the AAMC in 20217
    • Active member of the AAMC Board of Directors123

    Expertise and Contributions

    Dr. Ahuja is known for her:

    • Expertise in surgery, particularly as a practicing surgeon specializing in complex cases5
    • Advocacy for physician well-being and improving organizational culture in healthcare4
    • Contributions to discussions on rediscovering joy in academic medicine4

    Personal Qualities

    Colleagues describe Dr. Ahuja as:

    • Gentle, kind, and caring
    • Willing to go the extra mile for patients, even in challenging cases5

    Her LinkedIn profile can be found under the username nita-ahuja-md-mba-44404920.5

    Highlights

    Jun 20 · aamc.org
    AAMC Announces 2024-25 Board of Directors
    Rediscovering the Joys in Academic Medicine
    Jul 6 · aamc.org
    AAMC Announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors
    Dr. Ahuja Appointed Chair-Elect of Premier Faculty Advocacy Group ...
    Jan 12 · aamc.org
    Our moment to heal health care - AAMC

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    Experience

    Chair, Surgery, Yale School of Medicine & Associate Cancer Center Director, Yale Cancer Center
    Surgeon in Chief, Yale New Haven Hospital (February 2018 - Present), Chair-Elect, Council of Faculty & Academic Societies, AAMC (November 2021 - Present), Surgeon in Chief, Yale New Haven Health (November 2019 - Present), Chair , Yale Medicine, Yale School of Medicine (November 2020 - Present), Chair of Surgery, Yale University (February 2018 - Present), Interim Director Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine (February 2021 - February 2022), Professor and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University (December 2013 - February 2022), Jacob C. Handelsman Professor of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University (August 2013 - February 2022), Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology; Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, Johns Hopkins University (August 2016 - January 2018), Professor of Surgery, Oncology and Urology, Johns Hopkins University (February 2015 - January 2018), Director of Surgical Oncology, Johns Hopkins Health System (September 2016 - January 2018)

    Education

    Duke University School of Medicine, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Executive MBA, The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School (2014 - 2016)

    Location

    New Haven, Connecticut, United States
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