Merrick I. Ross, Charles M. McBride Distinguished Professor
Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
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 |
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified September 19, 2024