Dr. Aussama Nassar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Nassar is a board-certified General Surgeon with subspecialty training in Surgical Critical Care. He holds a Master of Science in Health Science Education from McMaster University, Canada, and serves as the Director of the Emergency General Surgery Service and the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program at Stanford University. With over 12 years of clinical academic experience in leading tertiary care centers in North America, Dr. Nassar is dedicated to surgical education, focusing on advancing the training of non-technical skills in surgical disciplines. He has an extensive clinical interest in areas such as trauma, acute care surgery, and abdominal wall reconstruction. Dr. Nassar also directs the Surgery Resident Coaching Program and participates in various educational development initiatives, creating innovative assessment tools for surgical trainees to combat physician burnout. He is recognized both nationally and internationally for his contributions to surgical education and healthcare delivery.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and supervising surgical residents and contributing to surgical education.

Director, Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program

2019-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leading the fellowship program in Surgical Critical Care.

Director, Surgery Coaching Program

2019-01-01 — Present

Stanford Health Care • Stanford, CA

Overseeing the Surgery Resident Coaching Program.

Associate Program Director, Surgical Critical Care

2018-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Assisting in the administration of the Surgical Critical Care program.

Awards

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ISP Star Award

2023-01-01
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Stanford Healthcare Staff Award

2023-01-01
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Arthur L. Bloomfield Award

2022-01-01
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CSRP Recognition Award

2020-01-01
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Outstanding Contribution Award

2019-01-01

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.