From responding to emergencies in the field as an EMT and firefighter to advancing pediatric trauma research as a surgeon-scientist, Dr. Christine M. Leeper's journey reflects a lifelong commitment to improving patient care. At the University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery, she shares how one of the nation's leading surgical training programs prepares the next generation of surgeons to excel in both the operating room and the research lab. In this conversation, Dr. Leeper discusses: • Her path from first responder to pediatric surgeon. • Why Pitt's surgical residency develops exceptional surgeon-scientists. • How her research is advancing new approaches to pediatric trauma, transfusion medicine, and coagulopathy. Watch the full conversation and discover how Pitt Surgery is preparing tomorrow's surgical leaders. Learn more about the program: lnkd.in/eBrszCWN #PittSurgery #Surgery #MedicalEducation #SurgeonScientist #PediatricSurgery #TraumaResearch #InnovationInMedicine #FutureOfSurgery #HealthcareLeadership @WomenSurgeons @PittTweet @ChildrensPgh @UPMCnews .

🚨 Out now in @NEJM! @Jjasonsperrymd and colleagues share primary results from the #TOWAR trial comparing prehospital #wholeblood vs. component #transfusion for injured patients in #hemorrhagicshock—a major collaborative effort pushing the boundaries of #traumacare. #CriticalCare

We are officially accepting submissions for the 24th Annual #RichardLSimmons Lecture in Surgical Science and @PittSurgery Research Day! 🔬 Join us in celebrating a legacy of #innovation and sharing the latest in #surgicalscience. Please refer to the flyer for submission details