Dr. Eduardo Vega

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Eduardo Vega is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and a Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic surgeon at Boston Medical Center. He completed his medical degree at the University of Los Andes and subsequently underwent general surgery residency at Hospital Sotero del Rio in Santiago, Chile. Dr. Vega further advanced his training as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Surgical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center from 2017 to 2019. His clinical experience includes innovative approaches to treating complex liver and pancreatic cancer, focusing on minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Vega has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, emphasizing his research in gallbladder cancer and the development of innovative prognostic tools. He is an active member of several national and international organizations, including the Society of Surgery of the Alimentary Tract and the American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. His work aims to address healthcare challenges in resource-limited settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Focus on the surgical treatment of liver and pancreatic diseases, particularly using minimally invasive techniques.

Awards

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William S. Halsted Award

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Top Presentation Award

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.