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Mio Kitano MD, MS

October 1, 2021 by Mio Kitano MD, MS

Member Spotlight for October – Valerie Grignol, MD

Each month, the AAS Membership Committee presents the “Member Spotlight” – an opportunity to introduce you to a member of your association. Dr. Valerie Grignol is an Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology at The Ohio State University. She completed her General Surgery Residency at The Medical College of Wisconsin and […]

August 31, 2020 by Mio Kitano MD, MS

Adult Learning, Truth About Multitasking, and a Thing or Two About Clarity, Concentration, and Equanimity

I received a NIH-funded KL2 Career Development Award in May of this year. The Award gave an option of pursuing an advanced degree or taking courses to obtain a certificate during the 2-year award period. One of my career goals is to become a leader in cancer research in the field of racial disparities; I […]

August 3, 2020 by Mio Kitano MD, MS

AAS Member Spotlight for August 2020 – Callisia Clarke, MD MS

Each month, the AAS Membership Committee presents the “Membership Spotlight” – an opportunity to introduce you to a member of your association. Dr. Callisia N. Clarke completed her medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society. She completed a general surgery residency […]

October 24, 2017 by Mio Kitano MD, MS

Growing Pains

After many grueling years of surgical training, which included five years of General Surgery residency, three years of clinical and basic science research, and two years of clinical fellowship, I was ecstatic to be finally done with my training.  I have finally become a “grown-up.” However, little did I realize that being on the other […]

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Save the Date: 2023 Academic Surgical Congress

Save the date for the 18th ASC!
February 7-9, 2023
Hilton Americas-Houston
Houston, TX
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2023 AAS Fall Courses

Save the Date! Saturday, October 21, 2023 Boston , MA Courses will take place immediately prior to the ACS Clinical … More Information » about Fall Courses

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