Melissa Ranney Newcomb

Melissa Ranney Newcomb, MD, FACS is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, where she also serves as Associate Program Director for the General Surgery Residency and Section Chief of General Surgery at the VA Medical Center. Her work focuses on graduate medical education and surgical training.

• Education: MD from University of Kentucky College of Medicine
• Residency: General Surgery at University of Kentucky

Research interests span surgical education, clinical training programs, and healthcare delivery optimization. She contributes to institutional initiatives in medical education and resident development.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Her roles include administrative oversight of residency programs and leadership in the Department of Surgery's GEMS (General Surgery Residency) division.