Tracey D. Arnell

Tracey D. Arnell is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College since 2003. Her academic career focuses on surgical techniques and medical education.

• Education:
  • MD from University of Washington School of Medicine (1992)
  • BA from Whitman College (1987)

Research interests include:

• Colorectal surgery outcomes and laparoscopic techniques
• Impact of body mass index on surgical methods
• Medical education strategies for surgical career recruitment

Publications highlight clinical trials comparing surgical approaches and educational studies on medical student engagement in surgery. Notable work includes a 2008 multicenter trial on hand-assisted vs. laparoscopic colorectal surgery and a 2013 study on BMI correlations with laparoscopic methods.