Dr. Jonathan Hiatt

Professor

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Biography

Jonathan R. Hiatt, MD, is an Emeritus Professor of Surgery at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He served in this prestigious role until his retirement in 2021, having been deeply involved in surgical education and training across more than four decades with the UCLA medical community. Dr. Hiatt previously held significant administrative positions, including Vice Dean for Faculty from 2011 to 2021. His clinical practice and academic interests are centered on trauma, emergency surgery, and surgical critical care. Dr. Hiatt has also contributed as the founding Director of the UCLA Trauma Emergency Surgery Service, and he was the Vice Chair of Surgery and Director of the Surgical Residency Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for several years. A recognized educator, he has won multiple teaching awards, including the Golden Scalpel Award from UCLA for teaching excellence. Dr. Hiatt has published over 235 scientific manuscripts and contributed to numerous educational resources in surgical training and organ transplantation, showing his commitment to advancing medical education and surgical practices at UCLA.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2021-01-01 — Present

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine • Los Angeles, CA

Emeritus position at UCLA after a distinguished career in surgery and medical education.

Vice Dean for Faculty

2011-01-01 — 2021-01-01

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine • Los Angeles, CA

Oversaw faculty affairs in the medical school, emphasizing educational excellence.

Vice Chair of Education

2004-01-01 — 2013-01-01

UCLA Department of Surgery • Los Angeles, CA

Led the educational initiatives within the Department of Surgery.

Vice Chair of Surgery and Director of the Surgical Residency Program

1990-01-01 — 1998-01-01

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

Managed surgical residency training and program development.

Founding Director

1984-01-01 — 1990-01-01

UCLA Trauma Emergency Surgery Service • Los Angeles, CA

Established a trauma surgery service at UCLA.

Awards

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Golden Scalpel Award

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Golden Apple Award

2014-01-01

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.