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Joseph Victor Sakran is a trauma surgeon and public health expert, currently serving as the Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of Emergency General Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. His passion for trauma surgery arose after a personal experience with gun violence in his youth, which has since driven his dedication to treating vulnerable populations and reducing health disparities. Sakran is widely recognized for his advocacy in gun violence prevention and has taken a leadership role in coalitions aimed at public health policy reform. He has worked internationally, providing surgical care and developing sustainable solutions in various low-resource settings. He has also responded to multiple international disasters. Honored with several awards for his innovative research in firearm injury prevention and surgical education, Dr. Sakran actively participates in professional organizations, shaping health policy as a fellow with the American College of Surgeons and a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellow. His contributions to media and public discourse on gun violence have made him a prominent figure in the national conversation surrounding this critical public health issue.
Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD
Teaching and leading clinical operations in emergency general surgery and trauma.
Johns Hopkins Hospital • Baltimore, MD
Responsible for clinical operations and patient care in emergency surgery.
Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.