Kelly McQueen

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Kelly McQueen is a renowned anesthesiologist and public health advocate. She is known for her significant contributions to the field of global health, particularly in the area of surgery and anesthesia.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Kelly McQueen was born and raised in United States. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas, where she majored in Zoology. She then went on to earn her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Following this, she completed her residency in anesthesiology at the University of Kentucky.

Career[edit | edit source]

McQueen has had a distinguished career in the field of anesthesiology and public health. She has worked in various capacities in the United States, Afghanistan, Haiti, and other countries. Her work has focused on improving surgical and anesthesia care in low-resource settings.

She is currently a Professor of Anesthesiology and Surgery at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she also serves as the Director of Vanderbilt Anesthesia Global Health and Development.

Contributions to Global Health[edit | edit source]

McQueen has made significant contributions to global health, particularly in the area of surgery and anesthesia. She has worked extensively in low-resource settings, advocating for improved surgical and anesthesia care.

She is the founder of the Lifebox Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to improve surgical safety in low-resource settings. The foundation has provided essential surgical equipment to hospitals in over 100 countries.

Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]

McQueen has received numerous awards and recognition for her work in global health. She was awarded the Humanitarian Award by the American Society of Anesthesiologists in 2010. In 2015, she was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD