Anne C Mosenthal

Anne C Mosenthal, MD, FACS, MAMSE, is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at UMass Chan Medical School with clinical responsibilities at the Lahey Regional Campus. She holds a secondary position at the T.H. Chan School of Medicine. Her academic career includes foundational training in Neurobiology & Behavior (BA, Cornell University) and medicine (MD, Dartmouth Medical School). Dr. Mosenthal specializes in integrating palliative care principles into trauma surgery and critical care contexts.

Her research focuses on:

• Trauma outcomes in geriatric populations
• Palliative care integration in surgical ICUs
• Advance care planning for high-risk surgeries
• COVID-19 care protocols for vulnerable populations
• Communication systems during health crises
• Surgical survivorship program development

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent themes: innovative palliative frameworks for trauma/ICU settings (38% of works), geriatric surgical outcomes (25%), and pandemic-era care adaptations (37%). Her research demonstrates evolving methodologies from clinical trials to international cohort studies during COVID-19, with increasing emphasis on predictive scoring systems and health equity.

Honors include professional recognition as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and MAMSE designation. Her collaborative networks span palliative care, trauma surgery, and oncology, with frequent contributions to multi-institutional guidelines and quality improvement initiatives.