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Kristin Long

May 27, 2020 by Kristin Long

RESET

The spring of 2020 has brought forth unprecedented changes in the way we both live and work.  The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our daily lives and for most of us, upended our daily workflow.  As a clinically busy endocrine surgeon with an academic focus on global surgery, all aspects of my work have been affected.  […]

July 16, 2019 by Kristin Long

No One Tells You…

“Let me tell you what I wish I’d known, when I was young and dreamed of glory…you have no control who lives, who dies, who tells your story,” George Washington warns a young, scrappy, and hungry Alexander Hamilton near the end of Act One of “Hamilton.” Having just seen the musical for the third time […]

September 6, 2018 by Kristin Long

What if We Were Friends?

Upon returning from my frequent short-term surgical mission experiences, I am commonly asked, “How was your trip??”  A frequent response is usually…”It was overwhelming….” A sentiment used to describe the feelings of encountering hundreds of patients, some in the most desperate situations imaginable, some so far beyond help by basic medical care that it breaks […]

November 7, 2017 by Kristin Long

Enthusiasm is Contagious

In the past week, I have attended a surgery department-sponsored mixer for first and second year medical students interested in surgery and have had brunch with an undergraduate pre-medical student.  Both of these events featured young, eager individuals who were seeking advice, and sometimes reassurance, about their intended career paths.  In conversation with these bright […]

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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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