Isaac Alty

Isaac Alty, MD, is a Research Fellow at the Program in Global Surgery and Social Change within Harvard Medical School (HMS). He is concurrently serving as a general surgery resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Dr. Alty holds a B.S. in Chemistry and a double major in Ancient Greek from the College of William & Mary, followed by an MD from Harvard Medical School. His research emphasizes improving access to surgical care in underserved regions, exemplified by his focus on rural Burundi. His interests span surgical capacity strengthening, trauma system development, and surgical education innovation.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, College of William & Mary
• Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Greek, College of William & Mary
• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Harvard Medical School

Research Interests: Dr. Alty’s work prioritizes equitable access to surgical care, particularly in low-resource settings. He explores trauma system frameworks, surgical workforce development, and the intersection of global health with surgical practice. His Burundi-based research underscores his commitment to addressing systemic barriers in global surgery.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Program in Global Surgery and Social Change at HMS, collaborating on initiatives related to surgical equity and capacity-building.