Melina Kibbe

1 month ago | melinakibbemd.com | Melina Kibbe

Academic surgery demands more than technical skill in the operating room—it requires effective surgical research leadership to secure funding, produce high-impact publications, and inspire multidisciplinary teams. Aspiring surgeon–scientists encounter systemic barriers such as limited protected research time, competitive grant landscapes, and hierarchical cultures that can stifle innovation.

1 month ago | jamanetwork.com | Melina Kibbe

New Editorial Board Member—March 2025 JAMA Surgery would like to thank Heather Evans, MD, MS, for her service and contributions to the journal as a member of the Editorial Board. Effective March 1, 2025, JAMA Surgery is excited to announce the appointment of Cherisse Berry, MD, to the Editorial Board.

2 months ago | melinakibbe.wordpress.com | Melina Kibbe

The journey to becoming a leader in the field of surgery combines technical expertise, dedication to patient care, and a strong sense of responsibility toward the medical community. Surgical leaders are defined by their ability to perform complex surgeries and their capacity to inspire and guide the next generation of medical professionals. Their success lies in the delicate balance between honing their craft, leading teams, and ensuring patient-centered care.

2 months ago | jamanetwork.com | Melina Kibbe

JAMA Surgery would like to thank Avery B. Nathens, MD, MPH, PhD, for his extraordinary service and contributions to the journal as a member of the International Editorial Board for the past 10 years. Effective February 1, 2025, JAMA Surgery is excited to announce the appointment of María F. Jiménez, MD, to the International Editorial Board. María F.

Mar 18, 2025 | jamanetwork.com | Melina Kibbe |Biomedical Engineering

2024 was a year associated with tremendous accomplishments for JAMA Surgery. As continued evidence of the high-quality scientific publications in the journal, JAMA Surgery remains the 1 ranked surgery journal in the world with a Journal Impact Factor of 15.9. This remarkable achievement reflects the hard work of our authors, peer reviewers, and editorial team. In 2024, the number of submissions rose from 2598 to 2962—a 14% increase.