From discovering her passion for pediatric surgery through a high school shadowing opportunity to leading one of the nation's largest multi-center studies on non-traumatic massive bleeding, Dr.@ICampwala's career reflects the power of curiosity, mentorship, and scientific discovery. At the University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery, Dr. Campwala shares how a collaborative culture, world-class mentors, and cutting-edge research have shaped her journey as a surgeon-scientist. In this conversation, Dr. Campwala discusses: • Why she is leading the HEMOSTAT Study, a nationwide multi-center effort to better understand resuscitation practices for patients experiencing non-traumatic massive bleeding. • How a decade at Pitt Surgery transformed mentors into lifelong colleagues and friends within one of the country's most collaborative surgical departments. • The unexpected high school experience that inspired her to pursue pediatric surgery and a career dedicated to advancing patient care. • Her advice to future surgeons on making the most of mentorship, research, and networking opportunities. Watch the full conversation and discover how Pitt Surgery is advancing research, cultivating exceptional surgeon-scientists, and preparing the next generation of surgical leaders. Learn more about the program: lnkd.in/eBrszCWN #PittSurgery #Surgery #MedicalEducation #PediatricSurgery #SurgeonScientist #ClinicalResearch #SurgicalInnovation #Mentorship #HealthcareLeadership #FutureOfSurgery @ICampwala

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Congrats to our @UPMC_SurgRes Chief Residents, 7-8yrs of training done in a 💓! A pleasure to be part of your training. Ready to take on the world but always keep us close to your heart @aalthans @David_SilverMD @Yeahwa_Hong , Drew Sayce, Ahmed Hamed, Aly Morgan. @PittSurgery