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Brian D. Kim, M.D.

  1. Acute Care Surgeon
  2. General Surgeon
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Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Traumatic injury
  1. Chest surgery
  2. Emergency care
  3. Trauma care
  • The acutely traumatized/injured patient
  • Surgical education
  • Emergency general surgery
  • Agonal resuscitation
  • Damage control trauma & general surgery
  • Trauma system development
  • Hemostatic resuscitation strategies
  • Thoracic trauma; complex chest wall reconstruction
  • Surgical quality & performance improvement
  1. 2008
    Fellowship - Vanderbilt University -- Trauma and Surgical Critical Care FellowshipVanderbilt University
  2. 2006
    ResidentSurgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2006
    Chief Resident - General SurgeryMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2005
    Resident - General SurgeryMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2001
    MDUniversity of Kansas School of Medicine
  6. 1997
    BS - Biology (Emphasis - Neuroscience)Duke University

Certifications

  1. 2007
    Surgical Critical CareAmerican Board of Surgery
  2. 2006
    General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2009
    Mayo Fellows' Association 2009 Teacher of the Year - Department of SurgeryMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  2. 2008
    Cell Biology Award Winner; Oral Abstract: Basic Science - Genetic Variation in Carbamyl Phosphate Synthase I Influences Mortality from Traumatic Brain InjurySociety of Critical Care Medicine
  3. 2005
    Certificate of AchievementInpatient Transcription Team, Documentation Services
  4. 2005
    Chief Resident Teacher of the YearDepartment of Surgery
  5. 2005
    Howard Kramer Gray Travel Award - Outstanding Clinical Achievement and Technical Skill as a Resident of the Department of Surgery, as Selected by Mayo Clinic Surgery ConsultantsMayo Clinic
  6. 2005
    Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Surgeon, as Selected by Mayo Clinic General Surgery ConsultantsSociety of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS)
  7. 2003
    Outstanding Educator - Recognized by Mayo Medical Students and Emergency Medicine Residents and ConsultantsMayo Clinic
  8. 2003
    Excellence in TeachingDepartment of Surgery
  9. 2001
    Delp Award - Integrity, Compassion, and Dedication to Care of the PatientUniversity of Kansas School of Medicine
  10. 2001
    The Silver Retractor Award - Distinguished Surgical Intern, as Elected by Fellow Residents, Mayo ClinicAwarding Organization
  11. 1999
    Clinical Course Honors Rec'd in Trauma, Transplant, and Orthopedic Surg; Int Med; Ob/Gyn; Family Med; Outpatient & Ambulatory Med; Psychiatry; Neurology; and Diagnostic RadiologyUniversity of Kansas School of Medicine
  12. 1993
    Dean's List Eight SemestersDuke University
  13. 1993
    Cum Laude GraduateDuke University

Professional memberships

  1. 2019
    Secretary/TreasurerPriestley Society
  2. 2017 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for the Surgery of Trauma
  3. 2017 - 2019
    CouncilorPriestley Society
  4. 2016 - present
    Charter MemberChest Wall Injury Society
  5. 2016 - 2023
    Medical DirectorMayo Clinic Trauma Center
  6. 2016 - present
    MemberMidwest Surgical Association
  7. 2016 - present
    MemberTrauma Center Association of America
  8. 2015
    Program Co-chairMinnesota Surgical Society
  9. 2014
    Program Co-chairMinnesota Surgical Society
  10. 2014 - present
    Fellow of the American College of SurgeonsAmerican College of Surgeons
  11. 2014
    Program Co-chairMinnesota Surgical Society
  12. 2014 - present
    Executive Committee of the BoardMinnesota Surgical Society
  13. 2014 - present
    MemberSociety of Trauma Nurses
  14. 2013 - 2015
    Committee MemberInformation/Management/Technology Committee, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST)
  15. 2013 - present
    MemberNovel Technologies Team
  16. 2013 - present
    LiaisonPatient Education
  17. 2012 - present
    MentorChief Resident Mentor, Department of Surgery
  18. 2012 - present
    MemberSurgical Electronic Environment Subcommittee
  19. 2012 - present
    Physician ChampionSecure Messaging
  20. 2011 - 2014
    MemberOutpatient Practice Subcommittee
  21. 2011 - present
    Physician ChampionMayo Clinic Rochester, Trauma Communication Project
  22. 2011 - 2014
    CouncilorMinnesota Surgical Society
  23. 2010 - present
    MemberCommunication/Innovation Project, Department of Surgery
  24. 2010 - present
    MemberAcquired Brain Disorders Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  25. 2010 - present
    MemberMinnesota Surgical Society
  26. 2010 - 2018
    ChairAdult Trauma Performance Improvement Committee, Trauma Committees, Trauma Center
  27. 2010 - 2018
    Associate Medical DirectorMayo Clinic Trauma Center
  28. 2010 - present
    Clinical Competency CommitteeDepartment of Surgery
  29. 2010 - present
    Subcommittee MemberMayo Clinic in Rochester
  30. 2010 - present
    MemberPriestley Society
  31. 2009 - present
    MemberGeneral Surgery Residency Committee, Department of Surgery
  32. 2008 - present
    MemberEastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST)
  33. 2006 - 2018
    MemberSociety of Critical Care Medicine
  34. 2003 - 2006
    Editor-in-ChiefSurgical Sentinel, Department of Surgery
  35. 2002 - 2006
    Resident AdvocateSurgery Interest Group, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  36.  
    MemberMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  37.  
    Committee MemberEDIS/MICS Implementation Oversight Executive Group
  38.  
    MemberExecutive Hospital Mortality Review Committee
  39.  
    MemberPediatrics Trauma Performance Improvement, Trauma Committees, Trauma Center
  40.  
    MemberTrauma Executive Committee, Trauma Committees, Trauma Center
  41.  
    MemberTrauma Operations Management Meeting, Trauma Committees, Trauma Center
  42.  
    MemberTrauma Subcommittee, Trauma Committees, Trauma Center
  43.  
    SICU Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement - Creation of Peer-Reviewed Vanderbilt SICU Morbidity and Mortality Standard Operating Procedure, Vanderbilt University
  44.  
    Vanderbilt University
  45.  
    SICU Administrative Director - Coordination of Vanderbilt SICU Orientation, Creation and Distribution of monthly SICU Schedule: Liaison between Medical and Paramedical Staff, Vanderbilt University
  46.  
    FCCS Administrative Director - Coordination of monthly FCCS Course, Creation and Distribution of FCCS Lecture Series, Vanderbilt University
  47.  
    Trauma / Acute Care Surgery Course Director - Organization of Weekly Lectures on Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Topics, Vanderbilt University
  48.  
    Administrative Director Trauma / Critical Care Journal Club - Organization, Distribution, and Lead Discussant for monthly Journal Club, Vanderbilt University
  49.  
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  50.  
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  51.  
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association

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