On February 13 at 7:15 am, the Department of Surgery will be hosting a Diversity Grand Rounds lecture featuring George Yang, MD, PhD, who will be speaking on the topic: "Impact of Immigration onAmerican Surgery." This lecture is an initiative within the broader initiatives within the Department of Surgery.

Dr. Yang is an Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency and internship. He is a fellow of the American Surgical Association and former President of the Society of University Surgeons. He is a recipient of the wound care management award, and previously served as the Chair of the publications Committee for the Society of University Surgeons. 

The lecture will be held at Margaret Cameron Spain auditorium and is open to employees of UAB Medicine.