Alexander C. Schwed

Dr. Alexander C. Schwed serves as Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine and Program Director for the General Surgery Residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where he practices as a trauma surgeon and surgical intensivist.

His research spans critical trauma care domains:

• Coagulopathy of Trauma
• Resident and Faculty Development
• Surgical Education
• Surgical Infections
• Trauma Patient Outcomes (Thoracic Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury)
• VTE Prophylaxis Optimization

Dr. Schwed actively mentors surgical trainees in research while leading national initiatives through the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) and Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST). His work bridges clinical trauma care with educational innovation to reduce resident attrition and enhance surgical training. He presents findings at major forums including the AAST Annual Meeting and American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, focusing on practical applications for improving trauma systems and educational frameworks.