We are proud to announce that Dr. Rachel Gorenflo, MD, has been awarded the prestigious Health Outreach Program for Equity in Global Surgery (H.O.P.E.) Scholarship by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This honor recognizes surgical residents with a strong commitment to advancing global health equity.
As part of this recognition, Dr. Gorenflo will attend the upcoming ACS Clinical Congress 2025 in Chicago, Illinois, where she will participate in the specialized didactic course, “Global Health Competencies for Surgeons: Key Concepts, Evidence, and Practical Approaches for Responsible and Effective Engagement.”
This scholarship supports the professional development of only ten surgical residents nationwide, and we are proud that Dr. Gorenflo joins their ranks.
Notably, she is the second resident from our program to receive this distinguished scholarship. Dr. Laxmi Dongur, MD, was honored with the award two years ago — a continued testament to our program’s dedication to global surgical education and leadership.