UAB General Surgery Resident Connie Shao, M.D. was one of six resident doctors across the country to receive an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Resident Research Scholarship. The two-year scholarship funds the research of the recipient and may be used for salary or stipend, research materials and travel related to the research.

Shao will receive $30,000 per year and is expected to attend the 2022 ACS Clinical Congress to submit a report on the research as part of the Scientific Forum, and to receive a certificate at the annual meeting of the Scholarships Committee.

The ACS states that the six resident research scholarships are supported by the generosity of Fellows, Chapters and friends of the College, to encourage residents to pursue careers in academic surgery. Shao is delighted to represent the UAB General Surgery Residency program among those selected by the ACS for the scholarship.

“It is truly an honor to be selected by the committee,” said Shao. “I’m looking forward to pursuing my research opportunities and publishing findings that will improve patient care, research and academics for UAB and other institutions across the nation.”