Surgery
Advisory Committees
Advisory Committees
Governance of the BCRTP includes multiple advisory committees to ensure program quality, mentor accountability, and trainee success.
Executive Council / Executive Steering Committee
Internal Advisory Board
Gerald Lipshutz, MD, DDS
Kidney Transplantation
Liver Transplantation
Pancreas Transplantation
Surgery General
External Advisory Board
Robert Ferris, MD, Phd
Executive Director, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Nipun Merchant, MD
Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology, Miami Miller School of Medicine
Department Chair Committee
Scott Eggener, MD
Urology, UCLA
Conflict Resolution Committee
These committees collectively oversee trainee progress, mentor effectiveness, and program evaluation, ensuring the highest standards of training and professional integrity.