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Get to know Shannon Acker, MD
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Languages spoken
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Experience and background
My clinical interests include neonatal surgery and minimally invasive surgery on infants and children including thoracic/lung surgery, and gastroesophageal reflux disease
Undergraduate 2006
Emory University (GA)
Medical Education 2010
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Internship 2011
University of Colorado
Residency 2017
University of Colorado
Fellowship 2019
University of Colorado
For Patients:
In pediatric surgery, clinical judgment is limited by a lack of high-quality data on which to base clinical decisions for the treatment of common pediatric surgical pathology as well as trauma. My motivation to pursue a career in clinical research is to obtain the skills necessary to address the gaps in knowledge that limit our ability to care for patients.
In pediatric surgery, clinical judgment is limited by a lack of high-quality data on which to base clinical decisions for the treatment of common pediatric surgical pathology as well as trauma. My motivation to pursue a career in clinical research is to obtain the skills necessary to address the gaps in knowledge that limit our ability to care for patients.
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Golden Apple Award, Resident Teacher of the Year 2017
Department of Surgery, University of Colorado
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