Thomas Jefferson University
Founded in July 2023, the SKMC chapter of Socially Responsible Surgery (SRS) was created to amplify the intersection of surgery and public health in the Philadelphia community. With strong institutional support from the Department of Surgery, this chapter serves as a local extension of the national SRSmission to address structural inequities in surgical care and support underserved populations through meaningful, collaborative, and community-based action.
Research Work:
Improving Continuity of Care and Community Outcomes for Survivors of Firearm Injury
Data-Driven Injury Prevention: Trauma Trends and Urban Safety Interventions
Advancing Health Literacy and Language Access in Surgical Recovery
Advocacy Initiatives:
Annual Gun Violence Symposium
Annual Lobby Day in Harrisburg
Education Initiatives:
Ceasefire PA Gun Violence Curriculum for Medical Students
Informed Lecture Series for Equity in Surgical Care
Service Initiatives:
Stop the Bleed Training in the Philadelphia Community
Bicycle Safety Initiative with JeffTeach
Faculty Chairs
Charles Yeo, MD, FACS
Chairman, Department of Surgery
Stanton Miller, MD, MPH, FACS
Executive Director, Jefferson Center for Injury Research & Prevention
Alec Beekley, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Director, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Program
Joshua Marks, MD, FACS, FCCM
Enterprise Surgeon Leader for Surgical Critical Care
Resident and Student Leads:
Resident Chair
Mitchell Hirsch, MD
PGY-3, Thomas Jefferson University
Medical Student Chapter Lead
Marissa Witmer, BA
MS-3, Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Research Pillar Chair
Meghan Grim, MS, BS
MS-2, Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Advocacy Pillar Chair
Isabella Giglio, BS
MS-3, Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Service Pillar Chair
Abigail Tingstad, MPH, BS
MS-2, Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Education Pillar Chair
Jazmine Shaw, BS
MS-2, Sidney Kimmel Medical College