Valerie Rusch
American thoracic surgeon
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Valerie Rusch is an American thoracic surgeon known for her contributions to the field of thoracic surgery and oncology. She has made significant advancements in the treatment of lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies.
Education and Early Career[edit | edit source]
Valerie Rusch completed her medical degree at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She then pursued a residency in general surgery at the University of Washington and a fellowship in thoracic surgery at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Professional Career[edit | edit source]
Rusch has held several prominent positions throughout her career. She is a faculty member at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she has served as the Vice Chair for Clinical Research in the Department of Surgery. She is also a professor of surgery at the Weill Cornell Medical College.
Contributions to Thoracic Surgery[edit | edit source]
Rusch is renowned for her work in the surgical treatment of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and mesothelioma. She has been involved in numerous clinical trials and has published extensively on these topics. Her research has focused on improving surgical techniques and outcomes for patients with thoracic malignancies.
Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]
Throughout her career, Valerie Rusch has received numerous awards and honors, including recognition from the American College of Surgeons and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. She has also been named a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Professional Memberships[edit | edit source]
Rusch is a member of several professional organizations, including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Details about Valerie Rusch's personal life are not widely publicized. She is known to be dedicated to her profession and has mentored many young surgeons throughout her career.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Thoracic surgery
- Lung cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Weill Cornell Medical College
References[edit | edit source]
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