Merrick I. Ross, Charles M. McBride Distinguished Professor
Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Charles M. McBride Distinguished Professorship in Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Chief, Melanoma Section, Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1980 | University of Illinois - School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA, MD, General Medicine |
| 1976 | University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA, BS, Biology |
Postgraduate Training
| 1988-1989 | Administrative Fellow, General Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
| 1987-1989 | Surgical Oncology Fellow, General Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
| 1986-1987 | Administrative Chief Resident, General Surgery, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL |
| 1984-1985 | Research Fellow, General Surgery, Scripps Clinic and Research Institute, La Jolla, CA |
| 1980-1987 | General Surgery Residency, General Surgery, University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals, Chicago, IL |
Board Certifications
| 1988 | American Board of Surgery |
| 1981 | National Board of Medical Examiners |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Chief, Melanoma/Sarcoma Section, Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1990 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2002 | Charles M. McBride Distinguished Professorship in Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 1996 | Faculty Achievement Award in Patient Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 1993 | Faculty Teaching Award for the Fellowship Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 1993 | The Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 1989 | Fellow Research Award, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 1989 | Finalist, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 1989 | Finalist, Society for Surgical Oncology |
| 1988 | University Cancer Foundation Award, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 1987 | Resident Teaching Award, University of Illinois |
| 1983 | Shock Society Annual Meeting |
| 1980 | Young Investigators Award Winner, Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Society |
| 1976 | Bronze Tablet Award, University of Illinois |
| 1976 | Undergraduate Scholar of the Year, Zeta Beta Tau National Fraternity |
| 1975 | Phi Beta Kappa University of Illinois, University of Illinois |