Hope T. Jackson

Hope T. Jackson, MD, FACS is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School. Her clinical expertise spans bariatric surgery, benign foregut disease (including achalasia and gastroesophageal reflux), and robotic surgery. She plays a central role in surgical education, training residents and medical students while conducting outcomes research.

• Education: MD (2009) and Master Teacher Certificate (2014) from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences; BA in Psychology (Magna Cum Laude, 2003) from Emory University
• Training: Minimally Invasive Foregut/Bariatric Surgery Fellowship (University of Washington, 2017); General Surgery Residency (George Washington University, 2016)

Research Focus: Jackson's work examines knowledge retention in surgical clerkships, the evolution of surgical training, and social media's role in medical education. She also investigates disparities in access to minimally invasive surgery and professional development frameworks for physicians.

Scientific Contributions: Recent publications analyze robotic surgery implementation, gender representation in surgical conferences, and digital educational tools. Her work on YouTube content quality for cricothyrotomy training highlights digital literacy in emergency procedures.

Awards:

• 2024 Inductee, Academy of Surgical Educators

Professional Leadership: Co-created surgical resident leadership training programs and pioneered research on social media applications for medical education and collaboration.