Nita Ahuja, MD, MBA

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