Dr. Hee Soo Jung, Associate Professor in the Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery, was recently elected to the American Board of Surgery (ABS) Council. His six-year term will begin on July 1, 2025.
“It’s a great honor to have an opportunity to contribute to the American Board of Surgery’s mission of service to the public and to the specialty of surgery,” Dr. Jung said. “My personal goal as a surgical educator has been to optimize patient outcomes by identifying ways for more effective assessment and feedback. I am excited to channel my passion for innovative strategies in medical education to the council’s work in advancing surgical training, assessment, and certification.”
As a member of the ABS Council, Dr. Jung will also serve as a member of the Assessment Committee and as a director of the Trauma, Burns, and Surgical Critical Care Board. His previous volunteer experience at the ABS includes serving as an examination consultant for the General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment, acting as an examiner for the General Surgery Certifying Examination, and assisting in the development of surgical critical care Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) as part of the EPA Writing Group.
The American Board of Surgery is an independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1937 to provide board certification to individuals who have met a defined standard of education, training and knowledge in the field of surgery. Board certification by the ABS is a voluntary process that demonstrates a surgeon’s commitment to professionalism, lifelong learning, and quality patient care.