The Yale School of Medicine Department of Surgery has named Kristin Oliveira, MD, Program Director for its General Surgery Residency Program, effective April 10. This appointment follows a rigorous 18-month national search.
A seasoned trauma surgeon and respected surgical educator, Dr. Oliveira has served as Associate Program Director for the past seven years, leading efforts in curriculum development. She succeeds Andrew Duffy, MD, whose steady leadership as Interim Program Director helped maintain program momentum.
"Dr. Oliveira brings deep insight into the program’s strengths and opportunities and is exceptionally well positioned to lead the residency into its next chapter," says Department of Surgery Chair, Nita Ahuja, MD, MBA. "We extend our sincere gratitude to Andrew Duffy, MD, who has served as Interim Program Director throughout the search. His steady leadership and thoughtful stewardship have been instrumental in maintaining continuity and momentum during this transitional period; and to our residents for their invaluable feedback, flexibility, and patience throughout the search process."
In her new role, Dr. Oliveira will continue to work in close collaboration with Vice Chair of Education, Paris Butler, MD, MPH, Director of Education, Mehra Golshan, MD, and Associate Program Director, Andrew Dhanasopon, MD, to develop the program's leadership team. The department has expanded its search from two to three additional Associate Program Directors (APDs) to ensure a full complement of four APDs dedicated to supporting our general surgery trainees.
"Please join us in congratulating Dr. Oliveira on this well-deserved appointment and in thanking Dr. Duffy for his outstanding service to the program and our department," says Dr. Ahuja.